» Bariatric transfer ' behind the scenes of a specialist health service

In as little as the last 25 years, obesity in the UK has increased 400 per cent, pushing the issue to the forefront of the healthcare debate. It has become a very topical subject for the current administration, which is under increasing pressure to reverse a trend which could result in a third of British adults being obese by 2020. » Read More

» Comensura Government Index shows Local Authorities cut temporary labour usage by 15% as AWR costs rise

The latest Comensura Government Index today shows there was a 15.2% decrease in the use of temporary labour across the public sector in the first quarter of 2012, when compared to the same time in 2011. » Read More

» NHS TARGETED WITH TAILORED CLOUD SERVICE

» Innovative School Reform

» TO HOT-DESK OR NOT TO HOT-DESK

Hot-desking - enabling staff to work from any desk in the office, at home or on the move has become an increasingly commonplace feature in the public sector. » Read More

» The Revising of Educational Relationships

We live in a world that bastions the individual and celebrates specialism. Since the C18th we have been steadily outsourcing not only industry, health and education, but now, according to Hochschild's 'Commodity Frontier' even our personal relationships. Whilst compartmentalising our lives may increase efficiency, it's detrimental to our education system and our children. An effect we're seeing as the UK slides down the OECD ranks in Math, English and Science, faces increasing swathes of 'Neets' and witnesses over 20,000, 14 year olds migrating away from formal education. » Read More

» Returning from a career break with help from the Daphne Jackson Trust

There is nothing that knocks an individual's self-confidence quite like taking a career break and it is easy to lose one's identity and simply become someone else's -carer”, -Mummy” or -Daddy”. Those on a career break are often unaware that the skills gained during their time away from work, including multi-tasking, time management and -people skills” are valued in the workplace and so for all too many, memories of that interesting job they once held can begin to seem like fiction. » Read More

» When President Obama and the CBI both call for consolidation, it's time to take notice.

A few weeks ago, US President Barack Obama asked the US Congress for the authority to consolidate trade and business related parts of the federal government to untangle what he called a bureaucratic maze. He said he wanted to merge six departments and agencies into one, in a move that would effectively eliminate the Commerce Department. "With this authority, we would help businesses grow, save businesses time and save taxpayer dollars," he said. » Read More

» Callcredit launches 'Three Sixty Suite' to help in fighting fraud locally

The government has recently published its latest in a series of recommendations and changes to local government fraud prevention. The debate and planning around implementation continues, but the direction is clear - a changing role for local government in fraud prevention and detection. » Read More

» Ramora UK teams with Burrill Green to offer a proactive approach to corporate security

Ramora UK is a leading global provider of Explosive Ordnance Disposal services and related training. In addition to governments, the military and law enforcement agencies, Ramora UK clients include a number of high profile commercial organisations, and the company is very aware that the security concerns of corporations in the modern world cover a number of areas. » Read More

» Albert Kennedy Trust Announces Edward Lord as New Chair

The Albert Kennedy Trust, the charity for young homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people today announces the appointment of leading City of London politician Edward Lord OBE as the new Chair of the charity. Lord replaces previous Chair James Hodge who stepped down from the role in March after a year as Chair and a total of six years on the board. » Read More

» TOTAL APPROACH HELPS EASE COMPLIANCE WITH NEW EQUALITY LAW

Compliance with indirect disability discrimination under the new Equality Act is being simplified through an innovative solution from Total Hygiene. » Read More

» Fibrelite, the world's leading and largest manufacturer of composite manhole covers fights metal theft!

Fibrelite's lightweight, incredibly strong fibreglass composite covers with zero re-sale value in the scrap market are the perfect metal theft deterrent. » Read More

» PURPOSE ENGINEERED DUCTWORK INSULATION

Modern commercial buildings are designed to be air-tight and can utilise a system of ducted warm air to maintain comfortable occupancy temperatures. However, un-insulated ductwork is subject to inevitable temperature losses which represent over 50% of the system energy requirements. To help eliminate these losses, Armaflex purpose engineered ductwork insulation can provide both thermal and acoustic properties. Information on these products is provided on a dedicated micro-site, forming part of the Armacell website (www.armacell.com/uk). » Read More

» NEW ARMAPLUS SERVICES FOR THERMAL

The new ArmaPlus website from Armacell, specialists in flexible rubber insulation, brings together a comprehensive suite of tools designed to provide expert advice and assistance to an international customer base. Online tools include the cornerstone 'ArmWin AS', an online calculation engine for determining necessary thicknesses and likely heat losses. This is supplemented by useful consumption calculators and the powerful yet easy to use 'Specification Builder' that allows anyone to create unique project specifications using standard pre-defined clauses. » Read More

» ARMACELL INSULATION CHOSEN FOR DUCTING OVERHAUL OF ICONIC BUILDING

Class O Armaflex materials have been selected to provide both thermal and acoustic insulation for air conditioning ductwork during a major restoration project undertaken at the Belfast City Hall. This magnificent listed building, which was opened in 1906 and survived severe wartime damage, is located in the heart of Belfast and is a source of great civic pride. Guided tours are popular with tourists and locals alike, to view reception and banqueting halls which are complemented by the stained glass windows and select foreign marbles used in their design and construction. » Read More