Working in a medical laboratory is full of possibilities, but it also has its share of challenges. The most common obstacles include experiencing a spike in samples requiring examination, stress from tight deadlines, and understaffing issues.
On the other hand, laboratory work gives you an opportunity to contribute to scientific studies and work with newly-developed laboratory equipment innovated by reputable companies such as KNF . When working in a laboratory, you increase your understanding of how to correct specimens, place them on the testing equipment, and use them...
The third Monday in January has been known as “Blue Monday” ever since 2005 when Sky Travel identified it as the most depressing day of the year.
While there may be no scientific evidence to prove this, it stands to reason that people may struggle at this time of year. The end of the festive season, the cold dark evenings and wintery weather combined with increased debt and failing New Year’s resolutions all add up to leave people feeling a bit gloomy.
For the Samaritans , a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress,...
Leading housebuilder, Redrow is throwing open its doors to host a series of educational events across its developments to help those looking to move to an energy-efficient new home this year, helping them save up to £2600 annually.
Between Saturday 14th January and Sunday 22nd January 2023, prospective customers will be able to understand the energy costs that could be saved with better Energy Performance Certificate ratings, and how the Government’s sustainability and environmental targets will impact them as homeowners.
Prospective homebuyers will also be able to use...
Exeter based firm Westcountry Payroll is excited to announce that it will now be operating under the new trading name Astria Precision Payroll Limited .
The refreshed Astria brand aligns with its objective of delivering comprehensive, reliable, and efficient payroll management services to its clients.
Westcountry Payroll was established in 1996. The business has since grown and evolved, and now manages payroll for over 300 businesses across the UK. The name Astria, meaning goddess of precision, represents the company’s high level of accuracy as well as its wider reach...
The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Devon & Cornwall Police target those who drive while under the influence. In total, Devon & Cornwall Police recorded 233 arrests during the December 2022 initiative – of which 144 were on suspicion of drink driving, 84 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, and five on suspicion of failing to provide a sample for analysis. Some drivers were arrested on suspicion of multiple offences. The Christmas Operation Limit campaign, which ran between Thursday 1 December 2022 and Sunday 1 January 2023, was an increase on...
South West accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has appointed a second Partner.
Laura Waycott joins founder Misty Nickells at the firm, which was founded in 2015 to provide accountancy and auditing services to a range of businesses, academies and charities and has two offices, in Exeter and Honiton.
Laura’s appointment comes after Griffin experienced impressive growth of 20 per cent in 2022, following the firm’s stable growth trajectory over the past 7 years with 80 per cent of new business coming via referrals.
Are you new to growing plants and crops? Are you wondering whether they are going to thrive this year? Often, plants will display signs that they are healthy, as well as when they are struggling. You need to pay attention to what they look like in order to figure out what they need. When you are able to do this, you can successfully grow your plants. Here are seven signs you need to look out for, and that signal you need to take better care of them.
There is Wilting
A sure sign that something is going wrong with your plants is wilting. This is when your plant is dying and they...
There are numerous advantages to online gaming. All poker and game parlor fans now have access to the world of gambling games thanks to online casinos. Those who used to visit their local gaming dens or scheduled yearly trips to the surrounding casino cities won't have to wait as long. Playing a range of casino games now only requires checking in from a laptop or mobile device thanks to the existence of online casinos.
It's true that if you visit an online casino for the first time, you'll undoubtedly find a number of alluring offers, like 80 free spins with no deposit. These...
Leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, is inviting local retirees to celebrate the Official Opening of its new Retirement Living Plus development, Pym Court in Topsham on Thursday 12th January.
Those who come along to the event, which is taking place between 11am until 3pm, will be joined by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Yolonda Henson, and Richard Pym CBE, after whom the Exeter Road development is named.
Guests will be able to enjoy a glass of fizz and find out more about how a high quality, low maintenance apartment in a first-...
Olly’s Future has trained 120 first year students at the University of Exeter Medical School in suicide prevention skills to help friends and future patients who are thinking of suicide.
Since 2021, the charity has delivered Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness to Medical Students) to 1,162 students at medical schools across the UK as part of the core curriculum. More and more medical schools are signing up for this life-saving initiative.
The charity’s vision is a world where no young person loses their life to suicide and was born out the tragedy of Founder and Chair Ann Feloy...
