Rail group and charity unite to make great strides for mental health awareness
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 Rail Partnership and Carneddau Landscape Partnership Scheme, more than 80 people took part in the Walking for Wellbeing programme throughout…
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FFP Solutions doubles workforce and secures major client wins in Covid
FFP SOLUTIONS has more than doubled its workforce and secured £35m for clients during the Coronavirus pandemic. In just 12 months the North Wales firm unlocked millions of pounds for SMEs nationwide via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). And now the St Asaph-based finance brokerage is aiming to support more people through the…
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New service to replace Conwy jobs project that supported hundreds of young people
AN INSPIRING employment and education project has supported hundreds of Conwy youngsters over the last three years. Launched in 2018, ADTRAC in Conwy has successfully helped 16-24 year olds across the county find or move towards jobs via bespoke mentoring, counselling, work experience, training and volunteering opportunities. Over 350 referrals were made to the project…
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Groundbreaking gardener reflects on student life in North Wales after TV success
THE blossoming botanical career of a ground-breaking gardener featured on a national television programme. Martin Duncan, Head Gardener and Landscape Designer at medieval Arundel Castle in West Sussex, featured on the latest series of Channel 5’s Great British Gardens. A former student at the Welsh College of Horticulture in Northop – now Coleg Cambria – Martin…
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Mental health service experiences 56% rise in North Wales users as pandemic restrictions ease
An online mental health and wellbeing service has seen a 56% increase in the number of people in the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) area seeking support as lockdown restrictions ease across the country. SilverCloud Wales is a free online therapy service designed to help people aged 16 and over, experiencing mild to moderate…
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From the only girl in plumbing class to college estates boss – rapid rise for young handywoman
A FORMER plumbing student is building a career in estate management following a rapid rise through the ranks at Coleg Cambria. Aged just 23, Laura Hughes has been promoted to Estates Officer with responsibility for the college’s Deeside site, including the £14m Sixth Form Centre. Having joined the department as an apprentice four years ago,…
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14,000 video consultations between North Wales patients and NHS staff as more services move online
MORE than 14,000 video consultations have taken place between patients and medical staff in North Wales over the last 12 months. As part of the Welsh Government’s response to COVID-19, TEC Cymru and partners established the NHS Wales Video Consulting Service that provides safe access to healthcare online. The service is utilised across all health…
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Cambria-Swansea business degree gives Airbus apprentices good grounding for careers
AN INNOVATIVE Business degree partnership has given talented students a good grounding for their future careers. Airbus apprentices Ryan Duffy and Fiola Woodley reached new heights on completing the Foundation Degree in Applied Business Management at Coleg Cambria’s £3.5m Northop Business School in Flintshire. Awarded by Swansea University, the qualification will see them progress in…
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New health tech will monitor North Wales cardiac patients via mobile phone
CARDIAC patients in North Wales are trialling innovative new technology that allows clinicians to monitor their health and recovery via mobile phone. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has teamed-up with healthtech company Huma to assess whether people with heart problems can be supported in their homes using an app that reports on their condition. The…
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North Wales community groups are on track for a funding boost
COMMUNITY groups near rural railway stations are on track for a funding boost. Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Transport for Wales have united to support organisations building back from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. They have launched a £10,000 scheme offering up to £250 to groups affected by…
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