As the autumn season progresses, mental and emotional health has become a key concern for many, especially with students returning to school and professionals settling back into office life. Among young adults in particular, who are often experiencing newfound freedom and responsibility, mental health can be easily neglected. Jaya Jaya Myra, a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and wellness expert, highlights the challenges young adults face as they transition into adulthood. With the pressures of university life or early career responsibilities, many young people struggle to manage their mental and emotional well-being. According to Myra, meditation and mindfulness can provide a…
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CACI, a company with more than 25 years of experience in the care sector, has announced the launch of Certa, a new care management software aimed at improving the delivery of homecare services. The all-in-one solution is designed to assist care providers of all sizes in managing the administrative aspects of care, allowing them to focus on delivering person-centred services. According to CACI, Certa offers a comprehensive range of tools to support care planning, scheduling, and financial management. These features are aimed at streamlining the care process, from rostering to invoicing, helping providers to manage services more efficiently while maintaining…
TV presenter Rob Rinder has called for increased research and improved support for individuals living with Lewy body dementia, a condition that has personally affected his family. His appeal comes as he lends his support to the annual Scarf For Lewy event, organised by the Lewy Body Society, aimed at raising awareness of the second most common form of neurodegenerative dementia among older people. Rinder’s father struggled to receive a correct diagnosis in his 60s, and the family found it challenging to cope with the symptoms of this relatively unknown degenerative brain disease. Lewy body dementia affects various cognitive functions,…
Lazard, Inc. has announced the appointment of Will Thompson as Managing Director in its Healthcare division, set to begin on 4th November 2024. Based in London, Thompson will be integral to Lazard’s financial advisory practice for Europe, which is led by Cyrus Kapadia and Jean-Louis Girodolle. He will also join the firm’s global healthcare group, headed by David Gluckman, enhancing Lazard’s established presence in the healthcare sector. Thompson’s return to Lazard marks a significant chapter in his career, having previously worked at the firm from 1998 to 2004. He arrives at Lazard after a notable tenure at Barclays, where he…
A Staffordshire packaging company has developed an affordable, lightweight Boccia ramp, aiming to make the Paralympic sport more accessible to a wider audience. Lesters, one of the UK’s fastest-growing manufacturers of high-performance packaging, collaborated with Loughborough University and Boccia UK to create the new ramp, which is priced at just £10 and designed for easy transport and assembly. Using corrugated fibreboard, the new ramp is significantly lighter than traditional models, which are often heavy and costly, limiting their accessibility to athletes and coaches. The project, which took 18 months to complete, has been hailed as a major breakthrough, particularly for…
A Midlands contractor has been awarded a £20m contract to build a new retirement village in Shropshire, marking a significant development for the town of Newport. McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd, a well-established construction firm with over 60 years of local experience, has been selected to deliver the project on behalf of retirement community specialist Untold Living. The development will see the construction of 61 apartments and 15 bungalows on land situated off the A41 in Newport, as part of Untold Living’s efforts to create flexible housing options for older residents. The project is one of three similar communities being developed across…
A leading Midlands housebuilder is urging schools, colleges, and the construction industry to do more to encourage women to pursue careers in construction, as a new mentoring scheme aimed at supporting female talent gets underway. Sophie Horgan, director of Horgan Homes, is one of seven women spearheading the “I Am A Housebuilder” campaign, launched by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for SME housebuilders. The initiative pairs aspiring female professionals in the construction industry with experienced women in the field, offering mentorship and guidance. Horgan is calling for greater efforts to address the gender imbalance in the sector, particularly by…
Culture Amp, a leading employee experience platform, has been awarded Strategic Leader status in the latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition comes from Fosway Group, Europe’s foremost HR industry analyst, and underscores Culture Amp’s position as a frontrunner in talent management. The Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success serves as a vital research and decision-making tool for enterprises and public organisations looking to enhance their talent management strategies across the UK and Europe. Culture Amp has consistently ranked as a Strategic Leader in previous editions from 2020 to 2023, showcasing…
The UK government has announced a significant expansion of its attendance mentoring programme, aiming to bring thousands of persistently absent pupils back to school. This initiative, backed by a £15 million investment, seeks to address the alarming rise in school absences since the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, around one in five pupils are missing 10% or more of school, highlighting a pressing issue in the education system. The expanded programme will provide support to an additional 10,000 children across ten new areas identified as having some of the worst attendance rates. Among the regions benefiting from this expansion are Nottingham, Ipswich,…
Royal Mail, the UK’s universal postal service provider, has announced the adoption of Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance engagement and communication with its workforce of over 125,000 employees. The move is part of Royal Mail’s wider efforts to modernise its operations and foster a positive, open working environment. Founded in 1615 under the reign of King Henry VIII, Royal Mail has been an essential part of the UK’s infrastructure, connecting communities and businesses across the country. As the organisation navigates a period of transformation and growth, its focus remains on investing in its people. Workday Peakon Employee Voice, a…
