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New study reveals the impact of a wish on seriously ill children

5 Dec, 2012 09:45 CET  -   Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
News release and photo for immediate use
Wednesday 5 December 2012
A new study has found that a third of parents whose children receive a wish through Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK, the charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting a life-threatening condition, see an improvement in their child’s physical health after their wish has been granted.

The study, which is the first of its...

Mayfair Specialist Nurses Agency Jobs for Paediatrics Nurses

24 Sep, 2012 11:00 CET  -   rea-tma marketing
Mayfair Specialist Nurses is recruiting Paediatrics nurses. Amongst leading nursing agencies, Mayfair specialises in a wide range of nurses jobs including ITU, HDU, CCU Coronary Care Unit/ Cardiac, Cardiothoracic, Theatre, ODP, PICU, SCBU, NICU, Renal/Dialysis, A&E, Acute Medical, Surgical, Midwives and Dental staff.
Paediatrics nursing as an agency nurse takes place in hospitals, day care centres, child health...

New payday loans service means Northern Ireland residents are no longer penalise...

8 May, 2012 17:10 CET  -   Cash365
A new payday loans service launches today – www.cash365.com – offering residents of Northern Ireland the same interest rates and benefits as those accessible to people living on the mainland.
This may be welcome news to NI residents who need a short-term loan following the recent undercover Trading Standards investigation of payday loans companies providing borrowing in their region.

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Nominations flood in for ‘most deserving’ competition – opportunities for Northe...

7 Feb, 2012 15:32 CET  -   Motors.co.uk
The launch of a national campaign to find a local hero to be named “Most Deserving” and receive the gift of £10,000 towards a car, plus a donation of £2,500 to the charity of their choice has led to hundreds of moving nominations and there is still chance for a Northern Irish representative to win.
Leading used cars website Motors.co.uk launched the...
Harper Ireland students outside the main building on campus
 

New scholarships for Irish students

30 Nov, 2011 14:27 CET  -   Harper Adams University
£3,000 scholarships for students from Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland
THE Harper Adams University College Development Trust is delighted to announce the creation of five new scholarships for students whose home is in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

The Principal Dr David Llewellyn said “The University College has welcomed students from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for...

On-line CRB Registration at Ambition 24hours Nursing Agency for Jobs

15 Nov, 2011 16:39 CET  -   rea-tma marketing
For CRB registration, agency nurses and HCA staff registered with the Ambition 24hours, and working in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland can now apply for and renew their Criminal Records Bureau checks online. It is the latest application update by the IT development team at the agency, which also features on-line work diaries, automatic notification of compliance...
Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants
 

Consultation Underway to develop an Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a V...

5 Sep, 2011 16:36 CET  -   Lantra
For immediate release

Veterinary practices across the UK have until 30 September 2011 to participate in a consultation, organised by Lantra, focusing on the proposed development of a new Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for support and auxiliary staff in veterinary practice.

Practices can get involved by taking part in the online survey, which will help decide whether there is sufficient evidence...

First ever National Irish Tree Climbing competition proves to be a great success

7 Jul, 2011 13:29 CET  -   Lantra
Birr Castle in Co Offaly, Ireland was the stunning location for the first ever National Irish Tree Climbing competition which was held in tandem with the Woodland and Bio-Energy Show.
The competition was organised by the newly emerged Irish Tree Care Association, a group of highly committed Arborists practising tree care in Ireland, who wanted to demonstrate the skills needed to carry out works in a safe and...
Lucy Taylor
 

Women and Work 2011-12: Supporting Women’s Skills Across the UK

27 Jun, 2011 11:46 CET  -   Lantra
For immediate release

Five hundred women working in land-based industries across the UK will continue to benefit from Lantra’s Women and Work 2011-12 Funding Project, as it has been extended for a fifth year.

Women and Work has already helped 1212 businesses and 3,250 women to increase their skills in industries where women are under-represented. Not only that, for the first time ever, this project is open to...
Valerie Owen OBE launches Lantra's new research
 

Land-based businesses must train for NI's economic recovery

16 May, 2011 13:22 CET  -   Lantra
Northern Ireland’s land-based and environmental businesses must develop world-class skills in order to thrive and fully support the nation’s economic recovery, according to new research from Lantra Sector Skills Council.
Valerie Owen OBE, Lantra’s Chair, launched the research report during a gathering of key figures from government, education and industry. The report entitled ‘The Skills Assessment for Northern...