Coleg Cambria have developed a varied range of Mental Health programmes that address a broad spectrum of needs. From courses aimed at providing you with a better understanding of Mental Health in the workplace to more in depth, higher level; courses that will fully equip you with the core skills and knowledge required when caring for people experiencing mental health needs. In many instances, you’ll be taught by staff with practitioner experience enabling you to...
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Wales became the first UK nation to pass legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph when the Senedd voted in favour in July this year. Work is now underway to get Wales ready for the change, with the new speed limit coming into force on 17 September 2023. Here are seven things you may not have known about the new 20mph default speed...
The Welsh Government is encouraging local authorities to apply for its latest round of Transforming Towns loan funding. The funding, worth £5 million, can be used to revitalise town centres by bringing vacant building back to life. The scheme, which has already allocated more than £67 million since 2014, allows councils to support projects that help generate footfall into town centres and help support local businesses. The scheme is now open for applications and closes...
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched the Phase 2: Autumn 2022 competition window of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). Businesses in Wales can now bid for a share of approximately £70 million in grant funding through the Phase 2: Autumn 2022 competition window. This is the last currently planned application window and applicants are encouraged to apply if they have a suitable project. To view the applicant guidance and...
Start Up Loans has partnered with The Open University to offer a range of free courses ideal for people who are going into business for the first time. The courses provide rich information covering subjects such as: Entrepreneurship Career and Leadership Finance and Accounting Sustainability Project Management For further information visit Learn with Start Up Loans | Start Up Loans
The pursuit of success is a journey packed with exciting new experiences and possibilities. Although you’re likely to enlist the help of others along the way, the ultimate force towards fulfilling your vision is you. It is you that will make it happen, and the process of actively striving to follow your passion will itself be a learning experience. In fact, it’s vital to make yourself open and receptive to this knowledge, as it will...
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have updated guidance on how to prepare for a flood. Write a flood plan Write a flood plan so you, your family, or your workforce know what to do during a flood. This will help you plan what to do with valuable items, where you would go, and who you need to call in an emergency: Business flood plan Personal flood plan Community flood plan What to do before, during and...
The Welsh Government supports the employment of people who have been displaced from Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Access to employment is important for people from Ukraine in building new lives in Wales. Employing people from Ukraine also provides employers in Wales with access to talent, skills, and experience to support their organisations. People arriving from Ukraine under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and the Ukraine Family Scheme can work and access benefits in the...
British Business Bank, through its partner the Start Up Loans Company, is providing loans of up to £25,000 – as well as mentoring and advice – to make sure budding businesses get the best start in life. A Start Up Loan isn’t a business loan, but an unsecured personal loan. Alongside the funding, you’ll get free support and guidance to help write your business plan, and up to 12 months of free mentoring if your...
In the latest update on the situation of the Ukraine Crisis, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt, has thanked all those households across Wales who have come forward to offer their homes for Ukrainians fleeing the War and encourages more households to provide this vital support. The Minister for Social Justice said: “The idea of hosting can be daunting. That’s why we have funded Housing Justice Cymru, to provide a Host Support service which includes...