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Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Would you know what to do?
Someone collapses in your workplace. They are not breathing. People step back. Because they are afraid of getting it wrong. This is the moment that decides everything. And the biggest mistake is not bad CPR. It is no CPR. When someone is in cardiac arrest, they are...
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Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Would you know what to do?
Someone collapses in your workplace. They are not breathing. People step back. Because they are afraid of getting it wrong. This is the moment that decides everything. And the biggest mistake is not bad CPR. It is no CPR. When someone is in cardiac arrest, they are...
Member News
Ten Years of Smarter Energy: Solar Select Marks a Decade in Business!
Managing Director Terry Hayward reflects on how much the sector has changed since the company was founded: “When I started Solar Select, the solar industry was very different. Today, with the introduction of multiple manufacturing brands such as Sigenergy, Duracell...
Neurodiversity in Business: What’s Shifting in 2026
As we move into 2026, the conversation around neurodiversity in business is changing. For years, workplace approaches have leaned heavily on labels and late-stage interventions – responding once someone is already struggling, burnt out, or disengaged....
Patron & Strategic News
Graduate Offers Free Physiotherapy in Worcester Thanks to Community Funding
A University of Worcester graduate is giving back to the community by offering free physiotherapy sessions in Warndon, thanks to support from a local housing association. Oliver Nightingale, who graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of Worcester last year, now...
Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
Chamber News
Helping shape future business support
As part of the Chamber’s responsibility to represent the views of local businesses, I am pleased to announce our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. The survey and subsequent report will provide a useful snapshot of the local economy and will inform the...
FINECLEAN Launch their new website
FINECLEAN are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website! After a couple of months of hard work and dedication, they’re delighted to officially announce the launch of the new website. The vision with this new website is to provide visitors an...
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Government relaxes rules to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed a number of rules to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has temporarily relaxed the rules in the following areas: Annual leave: Workers will...
Guidance for Digital, Cultural, Media and Sport sectors in relation to coronavirus
The government has drawn together a collection of resources from partner websites to support businesses in the Digital, Cultural, Media and Sport sectors in the UK in relation to coronavirus. British Film Commission: Coronavirus COVID-19 Guidance Fundraising...
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Charity News
Lights lit in memory of loved ones
Thousands of lights have been lit in memory and celebration of loved ones as part of an annual campaign by St Richard’s Hospice. More than 2,400 names have been dedicated so far with donations raising funds to support the charity’s care of patients and their families....
Calling All Rugby Fans – Join Worcester Warriors for Action-Packed Charity Match day Experience!
Rugby fans are being given the chance to enjoy VIP treatment next month when Worcester Warriors and Acorns Children’s Hospice host the ultimate matchday experience. ‘Scrum’ together with friends and family for this action-packed extravaganza on Saturday 4 December in...
Most SME Exporters Seeing No Improvement
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish Half of all SME exporters (50%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 24% reported a decrease. Only a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q4 BCC...
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Most SME Exporters Seeing No Improvement
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish Half of all SME exporters (50%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 24% reported a decrease. Only a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q4 BCC...
Worcestershire News
Elements Training and Assessment Adds Unico System to its Industry Training
Elements Training and Assessment has recently been appointed as an accredited Training Centre for the Unico Small Duct Heating and Ventilation system (sdHV). The training company, which has previously achieved Unico Specialist Partner (Consultant) status, is now...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ‘Level Up’ with Government Funding Announced
Almost £40 million of funding from the government’s £2.1bn Levelling Up fund will be granted to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today (19 January 2023). Over 100 projects from across the UK have been awarded funding from Round 2 of the...
Herefordshire News
NEW Age UK H&W Veterans Meeting Centre opens in Hereford
Following the success of the pilot Hereford Veterans Dementia Wellbeing Group in 2020 Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire are pleased to say they have launched their new Hereford Veterans Meeting Centre based at Drybridge House in Hereford. They will be offering...
The Herefordshire 2030 Project
The Herefordshire 2030 Project (H2030) is a nationally-unique, multidiscipline and non-politically aligned initiative which has been designed to analyse what has happened in Herefordshire across three streams: Economy, Environment and Equity since Herefordshire split from Worcestershire in 1998 and to look at how we can create a more prosperous, sustainable and fairer future for the people of our county over the coming decade.
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New People in Business event launched in Hereford
One of the leading lights of Hereford’s university presence will be speaking at the first People in Business networking event being held by a leading law firm in the city. Samantha Lewis will be talking about her extensive career at the free event at Lanyon Bowdler’s...
Vice Chancellor Completes 280km Walk
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Worcester has completed his 280km walk to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL left Porto in Portugal on 16 May and today arrived in Santiago de Compostela in Spain as he...
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...
Interior design company secures dream home!
Edward Thomas Interiors has purchased a £2m premises in Redditch National interior design company, Edward Thomas Interiors, has successfully purchased a modern new office and warehouse worth more than £2 million to facilitate its ongoing expansion. Working exclusively...
NMITE hosts events to boost local employment skills
NMITE hosts two events in June on employment skills for the modern workforce and pathways into business NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is hosting two events in June, both highlighting employment and training pathways into business and...
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