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Stroke
A stroke can be caused by one of two things. A mild stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack – TIA),which is a blockage in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain, or a severe stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident – CVA), which is a bleed on the brain. Both conditions...
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Physician Associate Course Approved at the University of Worcester
The training of Physician Associates at the University of Worcester has received formal approval from the General Medical Council. The University has been running a Physician Associate MSc since 2016, providing high-quality education and training for future healthcare...
Living the Adventure: How Rosemary’s Mongolia Expedition Powers Authentic Team-Building
In June 2025, our director Rosemary Sales will embark on a extreme Expedition—canoeing the remote Delgermörön River in northern Mongolia, navigating fierce currents, portaging laden canoes and living almost entirely off the land. Sleeping beneath minimalist shelters...
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Search is on for Thursfields’ charity of the year
A charity is to be chosen to receive focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support from Thursfields Solicitors for the 2023-24 year. The leading Midlands law firm’s new charity of the year application window has now opened, and entries will be accepted for...
Midlands office furniture specialist creates 30 new jobs in expansion helped by Thursfields
Surging exports as far afield as Australia have seen a Midlands office furniture specialist take on 30 staff and expand into new premises, assisted by Thursfields Solicitors. JDD Furniture Ltd, which designs and manufactures its own products, was founded by Walsall...
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Over 5,000 young people attend Worcestershire’s largest ever skills event
Approximately 6,000 young people, employers and education providers from across the Midlands attended last week’s Worcestershire Skills Show 2019. A total of 46 schools and colleges attended the event on Wednesday 13 March, with over 110 of the county’s most exciting...
BCC Forecast: UK economy to falter further as Brexit uncertainty bites
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) slightly downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting growth of just 1.2% in 2019 (down from 1.3%), which if realised would be the weakest growth in a decade. The BCC has also downgraded...
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Chamber Network launches campaign to support the people at the heart of local business community
Today Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and the wider Chamber Network launch a new campaign to celebrate, support and develop the most important part of any business – it’s people. Chambers will be working with government, academics,...
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Chamber Network launches campaign to support the people at the heart of local business community
Today Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and the wider Chamber Network launch a new campaign to celebrate, support and develop the most important part of any business – it’s people. Chambers will be working with government, academics,...
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EBC Group installs new high speed WiFi at Worcester Warriors
Warriors has further enhanced the match day experience for supporters at Sixways by installing new high-speed WiFi throughout the stadium using its official IT partner, EBC Group. The new WiFi system will be fully operational for the first time for Warriors’ next home...
Christmas lights switch-on’s 2019
Cold November nights, late night shopping and last minute planning can only mean one thing! Christmas is coming. Visit Worcestershire have compiled a list of the best Christmas lights switch-on events around the county. Join in on the festivities by visiting the most...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Hereford First Aid Ltd – Hereford First Aid was established to provide fun, interactive first aid training for local businesses. The Orchard at Munsley –...
Moving business forward in 2023
If you Google what’s new for business in 2023 you’ll see numerous consumer trend reports. Forbes state that we’ll see: Accelerated digital transformation Inflation and supply chain security Sustainability Immersive customer experience The talent...
Witley Jones Furniture celebrate 25th Anniversary
On Wednesday 23rd November Witley Jones Furniture celebrated 25 years in business. During this time, they have worked with schools across the UK in the design, manufacture, and installation of school furniture. From creating the first business plan in the dining room...
Award Winning Campaign Feeds More Families This Christmas
With the cost-of-living crisis pushing more and more people to the doors of Foodbanks, ISO Quality Services Ltd once again campaigned to help feed more families this Christmas with the support of local businesses. In the UK there are more than 14 million people living...
Herefordshire’s Big Economic Plan
Hereford County Council are establishing clear priorities and the actions needed now and over the next five years, showing how Herefordshire partners can work together, bringing different talents and perspectives to deliver for Herefordshire. To date, the plan has...
Worcester Foodbank Selected as University’s Charity of the Year
Worcester Foodbank has been chosen as the University of Worcester’s Charity of the Year 2022/23. The Foodbank was chosen following a staff vote, which saw many hundreds of colleagues participate in an online poll. Worcester Foodbank provides emergency food and support...
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