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Performing arts group stages pandemic comeback with music grant support

October 6, 2022 Mark Baker Comments Off

A PERFORMING arts group staged a remarkable comeback with the support of a community funding organisation. Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Transport for Wales (TfW) stepped in to help […]

North Wales groups unite to make strides for mental health awareness in pandemic

August 4, 2021 Kristian Rollason, Deputy Editor Comments Off

LEADING North Wales organisations made great strides in supporting people experiencing mental health issues or isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Led by Conwy Mind and funded by Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community […]

Mental Health

National Grief Awareness Week: One in four adults grieve alone

Grief can be a complex emotion that everyone experiences differently. National Grief Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December) raises awareness about grief, supports those grieving, and promotes understanding of the grieving process. With this in mind, [...]
Flexible Work & Work from Home

Do these stretches when working from home to help alleviate work posture-induced back pain

Prior to the Covid pandemic in 2019, just 4.7% of UK employees were working from home, this rose to 46.6% in 2020, and still at 25% in 2022. Although 22% of employees working from home said this [...]
Awards

Awards shortlisting brings recognition for Merton company director ‘on a mission to change lives’

A Merton businesswoman who changes people’s lives through boosting self esteem at work has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Patricia Brooks, who founded her company Geneva Pearl http://www.genevapearl.co.uk five years ago, is a finalist in the [...]
HR

The Body Coach calls on UK businesses to join ‘Movement Hour’

The Body Coach asks business leaders to take a stand against sedentary lifestyles To sign up and join the pledge, business owners can visit The Body Coach website UK’s first ‘Movement Hour’ to take place on [...]
Awards

North West charity recognised for outstanding workplace culture

Leading health and social care charity, Alternative Futures Group (AFG) has been recognised with a prestigious national accreditation for its outstanding workplace culture. AFG has achieved the Great Place To Work® accreditation following responses from [...]

Mental Health

National Grief Awareness Week: One in four adults grieve alone

December 2, 2024 Comments Off

Grief can be a complex emotion that everyone experiences differently. National Grief Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December) raises awareness about grief, supports those grieving, and promotes understanding of the grieving process. With this in mind, […]

Flexible Work & Work from Home

Do these stretches when working from home to help alleviate work posture-induced back pain

November 28, 2024 Comments Off

Prior to the Covid pandemic in 2019, just 4.7% of UK employees were working from home, this rose to 46.6% in 2020, and still at 25% in 2022. Although 22% of employees working from home said this […]

Awards

Awards shortlisting brings recognition for Merton company director ‘on a mission to change lives’

November 27, 2024 Comments Off

A Merton businesswoman who changes people’s lives through boosting self esteem at work has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Patricia Brooks, who founded her company Geneva Pearl http://www.genevapearl.co.uk five years ago, is a finalist in the […]