A new era in services for carers in Suffolk begins in April 2021, with Suffolk Family Carers having been chosen to deliver a county-wide provision of support for adults, covering the next five years. With an estimated 88,000 adult carers living in Suffolk, the County Council and local NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) worked collaboratively…
By Martin Baillie – Business Growth Specialist and ActionCOACH Bury St Edmunds Did you know, only 2% of business owners have a plan? And even fewer stick to it. However, the value of having a business plan is undeniable. Studies show that planning improves business performance and helps a business grow 30% faster than those…
An Ipswich law firm has increased its provision of free legal advice to those in need after teaming up with Suffolk Law Centre. Prettys Solicitors has been supporting the organisation, which provides free legal assistance to those in need, for a number of years by offering regular volunteer-run clinics. But the team, which donate their…
JMS, the national group of Civil & Structural Engineers, with headquarters in Suffolk, is looking to strengthen its London-based team. JMS plan to open a new office in Stamford Hill and employ further staff to meet the growing demand for their services in this vibrant part of North London. Having had a strong presence in the area…
The New Year has seen the launch of a new local shipping container sales and hire company – Secure Stores Nationwide Ltd. Having spent 13 years working in the industry, Sarah Manning (former director at Mr Box) launches the company providing a versatile product range with an emphasis on exceptional customer service. From an HQ…
A surge in unemployment in the wake of COVID-19 has resulted in the highest level of single employment tribunal claims since 2013/14. Quarterly Ministry of Justice figures covering July to September 2020 show single claim receipts rose by 13% nationally (to 11,000) compared to the same quarter of 2019. Multiple claim receipts rose by 24%…
With everything that has happened in 2020 and the resulting significant changes to our every day lives, the focus on our mental health and wellbeing is now perhaps more important than it has ever been, and the legal profession has not gone unaffected. Figures established from a recent survey carried out by The Junior Lawyers Division of The Law…
By Martin Baillie – Business Growth Specialist and ActionCOACH Bury St Edmunds The COVID pandemic has hurt many small businesses, and we will feel its impact for a long time to come. As unsettling as these times are, it is important to recognise that we can’t escape the change. We have to acknowledge it and…