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Posted on: March 11, 2016 in

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Support available for dementia sufferers People who suffer from dementia don’t have to be alone. Whether you have a dementia diagnosis or care for someone who has, there are plenty of local services that can offer help and support. Your first point of call should be...

Frugal Business

Posted on: March 10, 2016 in

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The benefits of a shared office space Second only to staff, for the majority of businesses it is premises that are the second biggest outlay. Of course, staff are an essential part of any business and we would never recommend cutting back here unless absolutely necessary....

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Posted on: February 26, 2016 in

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Teen invents rain and fireproof sleeping bag for homeless A teenager called Emily Duffy came up with an idea for a rain and fireproof sleeping bag for the homeless after ‘living rough’ for a night to raise money for charity. The 15-year-old thought the old cloth...

Healthcare, Accessibility, Disability News Round Up

Posted on: February 22, 2016 in

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The UK government has been accused of ‘leaving the disabled behind’ in its drive for greater employment. The story emerged after a report was released showing that in more than half the households in the UK where no one works, there was at least one adult...

Frugal Business

Posted on: February 10, 2016 in

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Top tips for a more frugal business Running a successful business is about finding the right balance between money coming in and money going out. As much as you should strive to increase income, cutting back on expenditure is equally as important. With this in mind,...

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Posted on: February 4, 2016 in

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Why being alone might be bad for your health A new guide for local authorities has been published outlining how they can help to overcome what is becoming an epidemic of loneliness among older people. It is now a serious health issue and one which...

Good Deed Feed

Posted on: September 23, 2015 in

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Cycling, painting and more for good causes We all try and do our bit for charity but some of us go a little bit further than others. In the case of 12-year-old Laurence Chandler from Bristol, that meant going a lot further. He decided he...

Healthcare, Accessibility, Disability News Round-up

Posted on: September 17, 2015 in

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Premier League clubs to make changes for disabled fans All Premier League teams have agreed to improve access for their disabled supporters by 2017, after a BBC investigation found that 17 of the 20 top flight clubs failed to provide enough wheelchair access. Thanks to the...

Frugal Business

Posted on: September 11, 2015 in

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Why better trained staff cost less Replacing a member of staff costs money. Lots of money. First of all there’s the recruitment process – placing adverts, arranging interviews – and the costs of taking the time to sort all this out. Then there is the salary...

Carers Corner

Posted on: September 8, 2015 in

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Why more male carers are needed in the UK The chief executive of Care England, one of the UK’s biggest care bodies, has said that more male carers are needed to look after old people. Professor Martin Green was speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme...

Good Deed Feed

Posted on: August 28, 2015 in

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Man does good deed every day for 12 months Luke Cameron, 26, from Cheltenham, decided that he was going to do a good deed every day for 12 months. He made the decision after a close family friend died of cancer back in 2013. Each day after...

Frugal Business

Posted on: August 14, 2015 in

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The future of healthcare: affordable lifesaving innovation We’re in the midst of a technological revolution and a few innovative people are currently developing tools and techniques that will save millions of lives. A new breed of frugal innovator is coming up with solutions to some...

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