The Same Day Emergency Care centre at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle is to be expanded as part of the Government’s drive to end corridor care. It is one of […]
Category: Health and Safety
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa triumphs for third time at 2024 Good Spa Guide Awards
The family-owned Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa in the Lake District is proud to announce another prestigious win as ‘Best Destination Spa’ at the 2024 Good Spa Guide Awards. The […]
Hotel group trains management team in mental health awareness
Line managers at a Lake District hotel group are benefitting from a training course in mental health awareness to improve their skills and better support their teams. English Lakes Hotels […]
National Stress Awareness Day
Today (2 Nov) is National Stress Awareness Day which is a great opportunity for employers to review steps that can be taken to reduce stress in the workplace says Joanne […]
New council roles to improve wellbeing – Community Connectors to link people to activities
New roles at Copeland Council will link residents directly with help for their health and wellbeing. The council’s social prescribing team now includes two ‘Community Connectors’. They are available to […]
Vets and florists urge people to buy pet-friendly flowers for Mother’s Day
A Cumbrian vets practice is raising awareness of the dangers of some flowers for pets ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend. Paragon Veterinary Group has teamed up with Carlisle florists […]
Home, hybrid or hot-desk working – are your employees at risk?
Employers are leaving themselves exposed and employees are putting themselves at risk if they don’t consider their office set-ups in a new era of hybrid working. That’s the view of […]
Conference highlights shared challenges of military forces and NHS during pandemic
A leadership conference for NHS and military forces with a special focus on mental health and well-being, took place earlier this month at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus. The […]
Training company supports supermarkets to hire for Christmas rush
A leading Cumbrian training provider has been selected to help Tesco recruit shopworkers ahead of the Christmas rush. PHX Training, which has offices in Barrow, Carlisle and Morecambe, is working with PeoplePlus to help the supermarket […]
Top tips for improving mental health in the workplace
Now more than ever, it is important for employers to check in on employee’s mental health, with many being on furlough or working from home due to the pandemic, says […]
Cumberland take action for Mental Health Awareness Week
The success of workplace mental health and wellbeing champions in providing support to colleagues has been highlighted by one of Cumbria’s leading employers. The Cumberland is supporting Mental Health Awareness […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : New Regulations extend Health and Safety detriment protection to workers
As it currently stands, employees are protected from being unfairly treated as a result of them raising issues where they reasonably believed that they (or someone else) are in serious, […]
Accountancy firm begins workplace Lateral Flow Testing and encourages other Cumbrian businesses to follow suit
Armstrong Watson is set to roll out workplace testing to help slow the spread of the virus across the county and ensure its offices are Covid-19 secure. The firm is […]
Disinfecting robot called in to help training centre prepare to welcome back students
A DISINFECTING robot is helping a leading training organisation prepare for the return of its students. Gen2 is using the innovative technology to disinfect the workshop area and main atrium […]
Employers urged to plan for Long COVID
DOCTORS are urging employers to plan for the effects of Long COVID now as cases continue to grow. Without planning how to manage the condition in advance, employers risk being […]
Beauty business could be Carlisle’s new gem
A SKINCARE company that uses precious stones in its products has brought its unique technology to Carlisle with a pop-up shop. Gemology Cosmetics is the only company in the UK […]
NASA Technology utilised to sanitise air
CARLISLE based family business, K&S McKenzie, have been looking for ways to utilise their expertise and supply chain to help keep local businesses safe and operational during the Coronavirus pandemic. […]
Cumbrian businessman launches face mask subscription service
FACE masks can now be delivered direct to your door thanks to an innovative Cumbrian company. Wearing a face covering in shops in England is mandatory from tomorrow (24 July), […]