Last but far from least in our list of inspirational individuals comes Derby and Derbyshire business support professionals and miscellaneous entrepreneurs. They include business coaches, marketeers, celebrated auctioneer Charles Hanson and leaders of health-related businesses such as Central Health Network and Milford Care. We even have a couple of inspirational vets who have built highly successful enterprises. Also listed is Margaret Miles-Bramwell whose Alfreton-based Slimming World business has helped inspire many thousands of people to lose weight, inarguably one of the county's most inspirational figures. She started out by borrowing £200 from a friend. Slimming World is now a multi-million-pound enterprise and employs hundreds of people and has a network of 4,800 slimming consultants. It doesn't get much more inspirational than that. Read More See who else features in our Inspirational 250 list Time Line Inspirational 250: Business support services and others Mike … [Read more...] about Inspirational 250: Business support services and others
Community based support services
Tavistock Area Support Services in ‘dire need’ of new volunteers
0 Post a comment Friday, 29 June 2018 - Community News by Lindsay Turpin - Reporter @lindsaymturpin [email protected] A WEST Devon-based charity has said it is in ‘dire need’ of volunteers to help keep its commitments with the public. Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS), which supports the older population in the town and surrounding areas, has seen a drop in volunteer numbers from 256 to 170 since the end of last year.And due to this decline, TASS has had to close some classes and groups on several occasions.Diane Newman, TASS’ manager, said: ‘TASS relies heavily on volunteers to deliver all of its services and our bank of volunteers is depleting given the age group. Some of our volunteers have been with us for over 20 years valiantly turning up and doing a turn.‘However, time marches on and people are entitled to slow down but we don’t seem to be recruiting at the same pace that we are losing people.’TASS … [Read more...] about Tavistock Area Support Services in ‘dire need’ of new volunteers
Northumberland support service rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors
A service that helps people regain their independence and recover in their own homes after an accident or illness has been rated as outstanding across the whole of Northumberland. The Short Term Support Service is provided by Northumberland County Council and managed in partnership with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This vital service not only helps people get safely back to their own homes and loved ones earlier, but also relieves pressure on the hospital system.The service is inspected by the Care Quality Commission in four areas – Alnwick, Berwick, south-east Northumberland and west Northumberland – to ensure each service meets quality and safety standards.Following an inspection of the Alnwick-based service published this week; all four areas are now rated as outstanding – the highest possible designation.Councillor Veronica Jones, cabinet member for Adult Wellbeing and Health, said: “I am delighted that our short-term support services in each … [Read more...] about Northumberland support service rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors
‘Outstanding’ result for support service
The Hastings Community Support Service has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection. Inspectors rated the service ‘outstanding’ for being responsive to people’s needs and well-led, and ‘good’ for being safe, effective and caring. The overall rating was ‘outstanding’.Hastings Community Support Service, based in Dalmeny Road, Bexhill, is a domiciliary care service which provides personal care to people living in their own homes. People using the service include adults who have a learning disability or an autistic spectrum disorder.Amanda Stride, head of Inspection, Adult Social Care, said: “Hastings Community Support Service is clearly committed to promoting it’s ethos of putting people at the very heart of its operations and ensuring there is a strong focus on encouraging people to become independent and live fulfilling lives. The vision and values of the service which centre … [Read more...] about ‘Outstanding’ result for support service
Examiner Community Awards 2018: Services to Charity
In the run-up to our glittering Examiner Community Awards presentation night at the John Smith’s Stadium on Thursday, May 24, we profile everyone shortlisted in each category. Today we turn the spotlight on Services to Charity and tomorrow we reveal the three nominees in the Arts Award. One 17 Architects and Interior Designers are delighted to sponsor this year’s Huddersfield Examiner Services to Charity Community Award. Since the launch of the One 17 Charitable Trust in 2010 we have certainly had our eyes opened to things that are happening in our local community. We have met some amazing people who help to make Huddersfield a better place to live and it has been a pleasure and a privilege to support their work. Whether it’s organising uplifting community events, supporting others in need or encouraging young people, every contribution improves the lives of people in our town. Over the years we have seen a number of the groups that we support win Huddersfield … [Read more...] about Examiner Community Awards 2018: Services to Charity