Surge in Kickstart Scheme applications as Universal Credit claims more than double in Conwy
THE number of young people in Conwy claiming Universal Credit has more than doubled in the last year. The county has experienced a 108% rise in 18-24 year olds receiving monthly income benefits since March 2020. As a result – coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic – many are now turning to the UK Government’s innovative…
Read MoreAdvances in virtual technology lead to confidence boost among patients in North Wales
ADVANCES in digital technology in light of the Coronavirus pandemic have revolutionised NHS healthcare in North Wales. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has conducted 10,716 virtual consultations with patients in the last 12 months. Reinforcing the Welsh Government’s Help Us, Help You campaign, the figure shows public confidence in platforms including the online symptom checker is…
Read MoreBOW WOW: Dog groomer the first to complete prestigious new Coleg Cambria qualification
TOP BARKS to Judith Anne Evans on being the first Coleg Cambria learner to complete a prestigious dog grooming qualification. Judith achieved the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming at Cambria’s Llysfasi site and looks forward to taking her business to the next level by opening a shop salon and becoming a…
Read MoreWork can begin on North Wales Growth Deal projects after first round of funding received this week
WORK will begin on the landmark Growth Vision for North Wales after the first round of funding from the Welsh and UK Governments was received. North Wales Economic Ambition Board can now move forward in laying foundations for the programmes that make up the North Wales Growth Deal, covering agri-food and tourism, energy, land and…
Read MoreUK Leisure Living to create new jobs and open Deeside showroom in the coming weeks
A BOOMING leisure company will unveil a new hot tubs showroom in the coming weeks after a strong start to the year. Following record-breaking sales in 2020, UK Leisure Living is set to recruit staff and open a satellite base in Flintshire this April. Managing Director Gareth Jones has taken on four employees since January…
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Coleg Cambria and Wrexham Glyndwr University unite to strengthen opportunities for students
COLEG CAMBRIA and Wrexham Glyndwr University have united to further strengthen opportunities for young people in north east Wales. Cambria’s Chief Executive Yana Williams and Professor Maria Hinfelaar, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndwr University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on collaboration and community. They plan to create an “effective and active” educational partnership…
Read MoreCaring college staff receive ‘lockdown hero’ accolade for pandemic support
CARING lecturers and staff at Coleg Cambria received a Lockdown Hero accolade for supporting students through the Coronavirus pandemic. The Health and Social Care department at Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham is among the finalists vying for a prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award. Nominated by Lowri Jarvis, 17, and fellow learners on the Level 3…
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