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Non-cancer patient numbers under the care of St Michael’s Hospice exceed cancer patients for first time
One of Herefordshire’s largest charities says the number of its patients with non-cancer conditions has exceeded those with cancer for the first time. The change is down to an expansion of services offered by St Michael’s Hospice including expert care and support for...
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Non-cancer patient numbers under the care of St Michael’s Hospice exceed cancer patients for first time
One of Herefordshire’s largest charities says the number of its patients with non-cancer conditions has exceeded those with cancer for the first time. The change is down to an expansion of services offered by St Michael’s Hospice including expert care and support for...
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Prestigious Visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire and Mayor of Kidderminster at KEMP Hospice
KEMP Hospice was honoured by a visit from the High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Charles Moyle JP, and the Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor George Connolly. They visited the Hospice on Thursday 6th February 2025 to meet with dedicated staff and see firsthand some of...
EBC Group Launches THEMIS: The Future of Legacy Evidence Management for UK Policing
Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and...
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West Midland RFCA welcomes 1000th Armed Forces Covenant signee
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to welcome City of Birmingham Rockets as the 1000th company, within the West Midland RFCA region, to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and pledge their support to the Armed Forces community. The...
Artist Appointed to Lead the University of Worcester’s Cultural Work
An artist and cultural policy expert has been appointed to lead the University of Worcester’s cultural engagement work in the community. Professor Lisa Stansbie is a practising artist, as well as being a triathlete, whose research focuses on the crossover between...
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Managing Mental Health during the Coronavirus Crisis
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEXsDGbY02k& Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as we partner with Jon Downes from Glass Full for our webinar on how to manage...
Employment and HR issues arising from Coronavirus
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX2aif3p4qY&t= Sally Morris, Head of Employment at mfg Solicitors LLP will presenting at an online seminar and Q&A session, in association with the...
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of...
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of...
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Your NHS needs you!
After the news many workers would be will be placed in furlough, protecting peoples jobs due to the governments recent ‘job retention scheme’, it is leaving many people at home with not much to do. Last night the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock appealed for 250,000...
NHS call for business support
The NHS are calling for businesses across the UK to help with protective equipment such as goggles and protection screens. Protective equipment such as goggles are a critical safety item for frontline staff and there are concerns that supplies will not last. The...
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New Partner announced at SME
SME Solicitors in Worcester has announced that Liz Stirk (nee Meddings) has been made a Partner in the firm. Liz is Head of SME’s Residential Conveyancing department. Liz Stirk joined SME Solicitors, based in Sansome Walk, in 2013 as a secretary and has progressed...
Skidmore Review: Government must prioritise pragmatic measures for businesses
Reacting to the publication of the Net Zero Review by Chris Skidmore MP, Alex Veitch Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the BCC said: “The review published by Chris Skidmore MP is a significant document and provides us with a substantive overview of the...
NMITE to host Future Skills Fair in its Blackfriars Campus
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) in Hereford will be hosting a Future Skills Fair from 3-6pm on 1st February to encourage young people in Secondary and Post-16 education to explore the next steps in their education, career, or training....
University’s New Pro Vice Chancellor Calls for Urgent Attention to the Health and Care Workforce
The nation’s health and care workforce is in crisis and needs urgent attention, according to the University of Worcester’s new Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Science. Professor Sally Moyle, a qualified nurse, experienced academic and educational leader, joins the...
Brownfield site owners encouraged to generate energy and income by transforming their land
Owners of underused brownfield sites are being urged to consider transforming their land with energy generation and storage facilities to bring in extra income amid the energy crisis. Commercial property solicitor Phil Hunt, from Worcestershire law firm mfg...
Redhill Manufacturing moves to purpose-built new premises
It’s good news from Redhill as the Redditch-based manufacturing company is now fully operational from new, fully equipped, purpose-built premises located at Lakeside Industrial Estate. The move comes following a major fire at the company’s premises in May 2022,...
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