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MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR.
MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR. TRUTH: The only wrong move in cardiac arrest… is doing nothing. Why CPR Matters Every minute without CPR reduces a person’s chance of survival by 10%. When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, you ARE their...
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MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR.
MYTH: I might do more harm than good if I try CPR. TRUTH: The only wrong move in cardiac arrest… is doing nothing. Why CPR Matters Every minute without CPR reduces a person’s chance of survival by 10%. When someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally, you ARE their...
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Harriers Foundation donate kit to Aid through Football
Harriers Foundation has joined clubs across the country in donating kit to The RAF FA’s Aid through Football initiative. The RAF Football Association (RAF FA) Taking Football to Africa and Beyond Charitable Appeal, Aid through Football sees donated football kit...
Worcester Criminologist Investigates Hate Crime Motivations in New Book Chapter
What goes through the mind of someone who is about to attack a religious space? What led them there, and how can we stop it? Those are just some of the questions an Islamophobia expert from Worcester takes on in his contribution to a new book analysing the mindset of...
Patron & Strategic News
University Stalwart and Wolves Co-Founder Awarded MBE
Mick Donovan, Pro Vice Chancellor Partnerships at the University of Worcester, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours. Mick has been recognised for services to inclusion in sport and education. “I am thrilled to receive this award and receive...
1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to announce their 1500th Armed Forces Covenant signatory as NESO, the National Energy System Operator. The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have...
Chamber News
Worcestershire tech firm honoured for global success with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Worcestershire based tech firm, Payara Services Ltd, has been honoured for its global success with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
Businesses given go ahead as PM confirms next step in recovery
Businesses across the country will be relieved to hear that they will be able to re-open or increase their capacity on May 17. The PM’s announcement on Monday that the next step of the roadmap to recovery would go ahead next week will provide confidence and a huge boost to many businesses.
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Acquired brain injury charity appeals for support from community to lift clients’ spirits
Pictured above: Steven, one of the charity’s clients The doors to the Headway Worcestershire Wellbeing Centres might be temporarily closed, but the charity is most certainly still in business. Headway Worcestershire is adapting its services to continue to fight...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity ask for your support
Pictured above: Jason Levy, Charity Director Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity is proud to be supporting Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust staff and patients during the coronavirus crisis, to ensure that hospital and community services can continue to...
BCC comment on today’s interest rate rise
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling...
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BCC comment on today’s interest rate rise
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling...
Worcestershire News
Here2Help Business 2.0 is live!
Following the success of the first Here2Help Business programme, Worcestershire County Council has launched a second phase aimed at supporting the recovery of local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here2Help Business 2.0 is designed to assist...
GJS Dillon’s residential surveys and valuations are worth their weight in gold for homebuyers
Worcestershire property consultancy GJS Dillon has launched a new website promoting its residential surveys and valuations service in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and the wider West Midlands. John Dillon, GJS Dillon’s Managing Director...
Herefordshire News
A gift to our loyal Members
It’s been a long few months for businesses with so much change and uncertainty. What is certain though, is that now is the essential time to upskill and re-skill.
With that in mind, we are giving all of our Members access to two free places on our hugely popular 2-hour virtual training course; Getting your Business Online.
This course is worth £70 per person! Hurry though as places are limited.
Financial support for people told to self-isolate
The government has announced financial support for workers asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. A £500 payment may be paid if you test positive for Coronavirus and have to self-isolate, or if you have had close contact with someone who has tested positive and...
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WORCESTER WARRIORS CONFIRM FORMAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
Worcester Warriors are pleased to confirm that we have formally submitted our application to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to join the new Tier 2 League. This move is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to return to competitive rugby at Sixways and build a...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
New Chief Executive aims to Create a Greener Future for Communities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
The new Chief Executive of a leading woodland creation and conservation charity which is planting one of the largest forests in England is set to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change in communities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Heart...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
Terminally Ill Residents In Remote Region Of Tanzania, East Africa Receiving Expert Care Thanks To The Herefordshire-based Charity Muheza Hospice Care
An ever-increasing number of people living with terminal illness in a remote area of east Africa are receiving expert care and support thanks to the generosity of a Herefordshire charity. Muheza Hospice Care was set-up more than two decades ago by Doctors Karilyn and...
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