South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is reminding the public to respect its people when calling 999 for an ambulance this winter. Figures from the Trust indicate abuse against its 999 call handlers has more than doubled since the beginning of the full UK lockdown in March. Control room staff reported 77 verbal abuse incidents from callers between 23 March and 23 October, representing a 133% increase on the 33 incidents reported during the same time period in 2019. Ambulance staff reported a total of 289 verbal abuse incidents and 178 physical assaults during the...
It doesn't matter whether you have just purchased a new vehicle, or you have it for years, another thing that should also be acquired is insurance. That's a fact that is familiar to most drivers.
Although motorcycle insurance is necessary, getting a proper one is nowhere near easy and it takes some time, as well as some research. First of all, it would be good to determine what company is the best, concerning price and quality.
You do not want to end up wasting too much money. There are some things that should be taken into consideration before you make your purchase...
Foxcombe Bakehouse has launched a new ‘Cake in a Box’ postage ready line to support its independent retailers and to capture a market share of the Click and Collect and Click 2 Order shoppers at home or at work.
The initial launch range is a seasonal selection of cakes and bakes, including mince pies, short breads and traditional rich iced fruitcakes. The selection boxes which start from £4.95 RRP can be ordered direct via independent retailers or mail order from Foxcombe Bakehouse.
The Cake in a Box arrives beautifully packed at the retailer, ready for customers to...
UK digital healthcare company, Brain in Hand, has won a prestigious Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare award. Funded by NHS England & NHS Improvement, the £800,000 award is a recognition of Brain in Hand’s revolutionary digital self-management approach to support services for autistic people, both pre- and post-diagnosis.
The award also signals confidence in Brain in Hand as an effective solution in meeting the critical needs in autism services, supporting the NHS Long Term plan1 and health and social care strategy.
When you decide to move to the UK permanently you will have to apply to the EU Settlement scheme . You will also have to apply for settlement if you are a Turkish business person or worker. The settlement is also possible in the event of a humanitarian or refugee protection situation. You can also apply for residence in the UK if you are a stateless person. You will have to prove that you have a legitimate right to be a resident in the UK.
In some cases, a person will have to apply for settlement when their partner dies especially if the settlement...
As popularly known, asthma cannot be completely cured but can be reduced from severe to mild attacks by regular medications and home remedies. Keeping two inhalers with yourself at all times is extremely important. Check the date of the pump and keep replacing them once used up or expired. Asthma attacks can increase from mild to severe if not catered immediately. Prevention has always known to be better than cure so, to prevent yourself from having an attack, the following should be followed:
Most people are now embracing grey as an alternative to white in their interior décor. From the walls, floors to the color of the furniture placed in a home, grey is being used to make home interiors more stunning and inviting. Furniture pieces like grey dining chairs have become the new cool, chic, modern and classy new look. They can be used for statement-making as well as to add a soothing feel to your dining area.
The versatility and elegance that the grey color adds to your modern style not only adds character without being overwhelming, but it also allows you to incorporate...
The Crown is renowned for providing a dramatic look into the life of The Royals and their family, from behind-the-scenes conversations to the grandeur of their homes. But what may shock consumers this season is the eye-watering amount of energy these historic properties require each year to run.
Buildings expected to feature prominently in season four of The Crown - including Diana’s family estate Althorp House - are estimated to cost its actual residents up to a combined £2,261,196 a year in gas and electricity bills alone, according to an analysis by switching and comparison...
A range of different technology is being deployed by transport operators to simplify their passenger-counting systems. Data acquisition systems can count passengers on vehicles such as buses and trains. While there are several technologies involved in passenger-counting, so far, video passenger counting systems have a much higher level of accuracy and versatility. Video passenger counters can keep track of the number of people boarding a vehicle at each stopping point and they are about 98% accurate. On the other hand, with manual counting, figures can be out by 15%.
Salmonpool Swingbridge - which crosses the Exeter Ship Canal - is set to close for much of next Wednesday (25 November), to allow maintenance to be carried out.
The bridge, which connects Clapperbrook Lane to the Riverside Valley Park car park will be closed to all vehicles, cycles and pedestrians between 8am and around 2pm whilst an inspection on the underside of the bridge and routine maintenance on the deck takes place.
Diversions are in place for pedestrians and cyclists and the bridge will reopen as soon as the work is completed. The City Council apologises for an...
