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Research Project to Support People Living with Dementia and Hearing Loss
A new research project is launching to tackle a long-overlooked challenge in social care: how to better support people living with both dementia and hearing loss through improved use of hearing aid technologies, staff training, and noise-aware environments. The Turn...
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Research Project to Support People Living with Dementia and Hearing Loss
A new research project is launching to tackle a long-overlooked challenge in social care: how to better support people living with both dementia and hearing loss through improved use of hearing aid technologies, staff training, and noise-aware environments. The Turn...
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Worcester Ready for Clearing
As A-Level Results Day approaches, the University of Worcester is expecting to be inundated with calls as people look for places on courses through Clearing. Clearing at universities is the process where students are matched with available places on courses. Last year...
73082 ‘Camelot’ confirmed for SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that BR Standard Class 5 73082 ‘Camelot’ will join the line-up for its Autumn Steam Gala between 18 and 21 September It’s the first time this locomotive has ever visited the railway, and organisers says it will work alongside...
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Expert lawyer issues alert on late cancer treatment claims
An expert injury and negligence solicitor has warned of an upturn in claims arising from delays in cancer treatment following new national performance targets being introduced. David Lydon, a Senior Personal Injury Clinical Negligence specialist at Worcestershire law...
Wyevale Nurseries Sponsor 2024 GCA Ruxley Rose Award
A LEADING UK commercial grower has been unveiled this month as the sponsor for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Ruxley Rose Award (December 2023). The garden centre with the best overall plantaria will be presented with the accolade at the GCA’s 2024...
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Business rates revaluation postponed
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus, Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP has announced. Legislation had been introduced to bring the next revaluation forward by one year from 2022 to 2021, but following the recent economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic ministers want to ensure businesses have more certainty during this difficult time.
New funding to support dairy farmers through coronavirus
The new funding will help support dairy farmers – who together continue to produce over 40 million litres of milk every day – who have seen decreased demand for their products as bars, restaurants and cafes have had to close. The announcement is the latest action from the government to support dairy farmers, building on the unprecedented levels of support already announced by the Chancellor and our recent action to temporarily relax some elements of UK competition law to allow suppliers, retailers and logistics providers in the dairy industry to work more closely together on some of the challenges they are facing.
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White Paper protecting flow of goods and services across the UK published
The Government has published its White Paper on the UK Internal Market, setting out the policy options to protect the flow of goods and services across the UK after the end of the transition period. The UK Government is proposing to introduce the principles of mutual...
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White Paper protecting flow of goods and services across the UK published
The Government has published its White Paper on the UK Internal Market, setting out the policy options to protect the flow of goods and services across the UK after the end of the transition period. The UK Government is proposing to introduce the principles of mutual...
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Clear Branding announces COVID-19 Range to support KEMP
Clear Branding has been providing name and ID badges to the NHS for some time now. But in these challenging times they took the decision to expand their product range in order to support other key workers and business owners. When the Covid-19 pandemic broke, they...
Acas West Midlands Redundancy Process Map
Acas are seeing increasing numbers of organisations looking for support with handling potential redundancy situations. The ‘Redundancy Process Map’ is a helpful and practical resource for employers and was developed by Robert Handley, a Senior Advisor at...
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EBC Group to Host Critical Cybersecurity Event with Star Speaker Andy Gomarsall
EBC Group, one of the UK’s leading managed IT service providers, is set to host a pivotal cybersecurity event on 13th October at the BT Building, Three Snowhill, Birmingham. In addition to a roster of expert speakers, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear...
Thursfields have Expanded to Larger Premises in the Heart of Birmingham
Thursfields, a leading law firm in the Midlands, has recently expanded to larger premises in the heart of Birmingham. The new office, located on the corner of Colmore Row and Bennetts Hill, provides a more accessible space to clients and colleagues, supporting the...
Unlocking Your Path to First-Time Homeownership: A Must-Attend Webinar for Hereford & Worcester Chamber of Commerce Members!
Are you a First Time Buyer eager to step into the realm of homeownership? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive lunchtime webinar hosted by Gemma Brown Cert CII (MP & ER) of SN Financial Services. Join us on Thursday 21st September...
R&D Tax Credits Updates and Their Impact on You
ISO QSL have previously shouted about the fact businesses could be missing out on thousands by not claiming R&D Tax Credits after they nearly missed out on a claim worth £42,000. At the time, many organisations were oblivious to the opportunity available or held...
Malvern St James Girls’ School Appoints New Head
Malvern St James Girls’ School has announced the appointment of Dr Gareth Lloyd as the new Head of the school, taking up post as of January 1st 2024. He comes from Stoke College in Suffolk and succeeds Mrs Olivera Raraty, who retires at Christmas having been Head...
Rare Opportunity in Worcester as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Building Comes on the Market
Investors can take advantage of a rare opportunity in Worcester as a purpose-built student accommodation building which is already fully let for the next academic year comes on the market. Leading property consultancy Fisher German is marketing Court Mews – a...
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