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Supporting Care Leavers and Families: Join Our December Zoom Sessions
We have 2 Peer Support Zoom Sessions for Care Leavers and their families of all ages in Dec! This Wed 10th – New Horizons – 1.30-3pm – See enclosed leaflet for more info. Monday 15th – Information on Accessing Records – 10 am -12 midday...
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Supporting Care Leavers and Families: Join Our December Zoom Sessions
We have 2 Peer Support Zoom Sessions for Care Leavers and their families of all ages in Dec! This Wed 10th – New Horizons – 1.30-3pm – See enclosed leaflet for more info. Monday 15th – Information on Accessing Records – 10 am -12 midday...
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Worcestershire law firm shows support for Birmingham’s Pride Parade
A group of lawyers and support staff from a Worcestershire and Birmingham law firm joined this year’s Birmingham Pride Parade as part of the legal profession’s backing for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The 10-strong team from mfg Solicitors, joined colleagues from the...
A Decade of Work Pays Off: Aspiring Doctor Earns Gold D of E
A trainee doctor spent an afternoon at Buckingham Palace as he was formally presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 22-year-old Nathan Scott, first year medical student at the University of Worcester, received his Award from His Royal Highness Prince...
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Family Lawyer Warns Over Seasonal Marriage Strains
One of Worcestershire’s leading matrimonial solicitors has issued a new year’s warning to couples as UK divorce rates continue to rise. Respected family law expert Anna Robinson, a senior associate at law firm mfg Solicitors, has spoken as the latest data shows that...
Lawyer Issues Alert Over Digital Assets in Wills
Melinda Rice, a senior associate at law firm mfg Solicitors, says there are a growing number of people who are unaware of their digital assets when it comes to preparing for the future. An individual’s digital assets can include online bank accounts, pensions, shares,...
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Furlough Scheme: Who is eligible?
Updated 05/11/2020 2.01pm The Furlough Scheme was introduced in March to prevent national redundancies in wake of the coronavirus pandemic and has seen over 9 million employments make use of the scheme. The support has been extended in line with the new nationwide...
UK resumes EU trade talks
Yesterday (Monday 2 November) MPs returned to Westminster after the half-term recess to resume discussions regarding Brexit. Michel Barnier, the EU’s Chief Negotiator, said it was important to focus attention on talks as the deadline looms – meeting with Lord David...
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Business Rates Review delayed until Autumn
The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, when there is more economic certainty. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the review’s...
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Business Rates Review delayed until Autumn
The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, when there is more economic certainty. Due to the ongoing and wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic and economic uncertainty, the government said the review’s...
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MHPP opens recruitment for companies to shape workplace mental health support
The Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) is recruiting ten companies from across the Midlands to help shape an awareness raising campaign that aims to encourage and support open and honest conversations about mental health at work.
Local school becomes first of its kind to achieve health and wellbeing accreditation
Worcestershire Works Well is delighted to confirm that St Bede’s School has achieved level 2 accreditation. Due to their hard work to support health and wellbeing during a challenging year they are the first school to have achieved the accreditation. Worcestershire...
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HW Chamber named in Top 20 Not for Profit companies in the UK
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has been placed 20th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not for Profit Organisations to Work for 2020. The Chamber was placed at Number 20 out of 100 not for profit UK companies at a...
FREE EU Exit Preparation for Herefordshire Businesses
The Herefordshire Council, in association with Strong and Herd LLP (a widely respected consultancy in all areas International Trade), the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Marches Growth Hub, are offering free half-day training sessions to help...
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OLPRO are collaborating with University of Worcester’s Graphic Design Students to Develop Sustainable Packaging Concept Work for New Camping Product Range
OLPRO, the B Corp-certified camping and outdoor brand, is partnering with the University of Worcester’s Graphic Design students to revolutionize the camping industry. This collaboration focuses on developing sustainable packaging for OLPRO’s upcoming...
Landscaping Firm to Take Part in Christmas Tree Recycling Efforts for Local Hospice
The team at F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes are getting prepared to take part in this year’s Christmas fundraising campaign for Birmingham Hospice. Last year, through the efforts of volunteers and generous members of the public, the Hospice raised over...
Property Consultancy Supports Engineering Company to Double in Size
An engineering company is set to double in size after signing a lease on a new premises in Worcester. Sierra CP Engineering Ltd, which designs and builds world-class engine and vehicle test facilities, is set to move to Worcester Six Business Park in spring 2024 after...
Shoppers Flock to New Hospice Charity Store
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a new hospice charity store in Barnards Green, Malvern, at the weekend. The new St Richard’s Hospice shop at 110 to 112 Barnards Green Road opened to the public on Saturday, December 2. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the shop...
A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Launches Festive Appeal to Raise £20,000 this Christmas
Charity launches Festive Appeal to raise £20,000 this Christmas to provide 20 more day beds for hospitals’ Palliative and End of Life Care Team Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing high quality supportive care for patients, and those...
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