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Working with the health service

Michael Laing, director of integrated community services, County Durham Care Partnership explains the collaboration between the NHS andlocal authorities

Health & Social Care

Can technology bring improvements to social care?

Cllr Martin Tett, health and social care spokesperson for the County Councils Network reveals some of the findings from a recent report investigating the potential of technology to support those with social care needs

Health & Social Care

Encouraging people to recycle their electronics

Old electronics present a huge problem to those in charge of managing waste. It is important that this waste is disposed of effectively and as sustainably as possible. However this can only be done if those disposing of the waste are willing and able to do so

Waste Management

Improving recycling centres and improving recycling rates

Greater Manchester has improved its recycling rates to over 50 per cent by making improvements at household waste recycling centres

Waste Management

Registration now open for RWM Expo 2023

Tickets are now available for the 2023 RWM Expo, the UK’s premier event for professionals working in the recycling, resource, waste, and wider environmental services industry. Formerly known as RWM & Letsrecycle Live, the event provides a platform to connect with others, learn, and drive positive industry and environmental change via discourse on sustainable resource management. The exhibition takes place on 13-14 September 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. You can secure your FREE ticket here

Looking after guests at summer events

Summer is well and truly here, but there are still several weeks left if you want to plan any last-minute events

MoD invests in EV Charging

The Defence Support organisation have launched the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities to charge Front-Line Command electric fleet vehicles.
The first hydrogen power unit (HPU) has been installed at RAF Leeming, with others set to follow at the Navy’s HMNB DEVONPORT and the Army’s Merville Barracks, Colchester.
The Ministry of Defence is aiming for a zero-emissions fleet by the end of December 2027.

Satellite data to track water pollution and carbon emissions

The UK Space Agency is to use satellite data services to gather information on environmental risks and how to mitigate them.
Ten projects are to use Earth observation tools, satellite tracking and data on population demographics, supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI), to produce forecasts and models.

Inverclyde to provide free school meals for all primary pupils

Inverclyde Council is to become the first area in Scotland to introduce free school meals for all primary school pupils.
From the beginning of the 2023/24 school year, all children in P1-7 which be able to access a health lunch, without having to pay.
Currently, all pupils up to and including primary fives are entitled to free school meals. From next year, P6 and P7 pupils will also benefit.

Social landlords urged to allow childminders to work from home

Children and families minister Claire Coutinho has written to housing associations, developers and landlords urging them to provide better support to childminders and allow them to work from their rented properties.
Childminders often face clauses in their contracts which prevent them from working from home.
Coutinho said: "We have outstanding, high quality childminders, offering flexible and accessible childcare in a home-like environment.