Richard Yarrick-Holmes

On 2nd November, the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with CW+, the official charity of the Trust, hosted a special Life Sciences event.

Secure Innovation, a Cornwall-based technology company, has secured a significant £600,000 grant from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF). The funding aims to support the company's expansion, contribute to the local economy, and advance sustainability initiatives.

In an extraordinary achievement that underscores its commitment to excellence in education, Bantock Primary School has been officially recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School.

In a groundbreaking stride towards enhancing flood resilience and environmental sustainability, M3 Floodtec, a global leader in the field of flood resilience, has announced its achievement of two prestigious certifications: ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Following a dramatic increase in the number of ATM attacks reported in 2022, Secure Innovation has launched a new solution for ATM cash protection.

Leaders Council member Mike Barclay has given a fascinating interview about how to build and maintain a successful sales team. Speaking on Alex Alleyne’s On Target podcast, Mike reflects on his seventeen-year tenure at Yell (formerly Yellow Pages) and how he steered the AMEA division at Hootsuite. You can watch the podcast below or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and elsewhere.

Prash and Karen Patel of Care More and Care More Recruitment have been awarded master franchise rights for England by Nurse Next Door, which secures the latter’s entry into Europe and establishes its fourth operational country.

The Kurdistan Regional Government has commemorated the anniversary of its ninth cabinet, highlighting what they consider to be ‘an array of accomplishments that reflect the unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’.

In a fascinating new publication, Dr George Xynopoulos, consultant cardiologist and founder of Medical Diagnostics, poses the question: is the NHS suffering from the streetlight effect?

Atrumed Healthcare today unveiled its plans to explore investment opportunities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The decision comes in the wake of the recent 'Invest Kurdistan' initiative endorsed by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

CW+, the charity arm of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has launched its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date to coincide with the hospital’s thirtieth anniversary.

Friends and Families, a charity based in Plymouth, has been shortlisted for a prestigious GSK IMPACT award. The awards, which have been running since 1997, aim to recognise and reward organisations that are making a significant contribution to improving health and wellbeing in their communities.

Professor Sir Chris Ham has written a report examining the state of the NHS in England between 2000 and 2020. It argues that 2010, the dawn of the coalition government, represents a turning point for the health service’s fortunes.

For the second consecutive year, Leaders Council members Five Rivers Child Care, a local social enterprise based in Salisbury, has earned the highly regarded We Invest in People Gold accreditation. The organisation has been providing specialist fostering services, children's homes and independent schools in Wiltshire for over three decades.

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has announced the appointment of Jason Davenport as its new Chief Executive Officer. Succeeding Ken Pullar, who is retiring after seven years of service to the Institute, Davenport brings over 25 years of experience in the industry, having spent the majority of his career in the business process outsourcing industry.