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Commenting on the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the National Care Forum’s [NCF] CEO, Professor Vic Rayner, questions why government support packages to help adjust to higher energy prices are not being extended to individuals living in social care settings.

The technology industry is currently one of the major players contributing to the growing problem of e-waste and climate change globally.

Earlier this year, staff at Cornwall Care’s site at Penberthy in Newquay received a prestigious award from CAHSC, recognising them as the Best Home Care Team of 2022 in the county of Cornwall.

This autumn, the inaugural Ukrainian Culture Weeks will take place in Oxford, organised by Cherwell College in collaboration with Kyiv-based Dom Master Class and the Oxford University Ukrainian Society, and in partnership with St John’s Orchestra.

The Circular Economy – the practice of maximising the lifecycles for products and materials – is a key concern for Techbuyer.

Analysing the Office for National Statistics’ [ONS] Quarterly Labour Force figures for Q2 of 2022, Driver Require CEO Kieran Smith examines what the numbers say regarding the outlook for the current HGV Driver Shortage Crisis.

Techbuyer’s Knowledge Transfer Project wrapped up in July 2021 and received an “Outstanding” rating. With the wind in its sails, Techbuyer decided to establish a dedicated research team.

Writing on Lexacom’s Insight platform, Dr Andrew Whiteley looks at the need for GP practices to have robust primary care business continuity plans, assessing the importance of having such a plan and how they can be managed, supported and executed.

In 2021, Techbuyer began a new project with the UK Research Institute to develop improved methods for measuring and improving data centre energy efficiency.

The adult social care sector is an industry that has consistently grappled with staffing issues, including high absenteeism, staff turnover and vacancies, and one industry leader warns that tangible action must finally be taken to address the issue.

In 2008, Fiona Bradley founded accredited qualifications provider Sage Qualifications to provide an income for her and her children after a difficult experience with divorce. 14 years, a successful business and an IAB award later, Fiona tells us what went into making it all possible.

In episode three of Techbuyer's podcast series in collaboration with the Leaders Council, Sustainability and Research Director, Rich Kenny, explores what innovation really looks like and how Techbuyer adopts an environment of creativity and development.

Ex-HSBC senior leader appointed Chief Operating Officer at rradar.

Reflecting on his 20 years working in the legal profession, Gales Solicitors' Matthew Moore told The Leaders Council Podcast about his early experiences balancing customary legal work with his senior partnership responsibilities.