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Employees report increase in suicidal thoughts, reveals new workplace wellbeing report from Champion Health

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 26 January, 2023 | 0

A study of 4,170 employees has revealed that the amount of professionals experiencing moderate to high levels of stress has increased, affecting 76% of our workforce, a year-on-year increase of 13%. Worryingly, workers experiencing suicidal thoughts has also increased from 8% to 9%. Data released by global workplace wellbeing provider Champion Health gives an insightRead more

Milestone 50,000 users registered and £3million investment gained in pet care app’s first nine months

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 15 December, 2022 | 0

A start-up pet care app which launched in March this year has reached a milestone 50,000 registered pet owners committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of their dogs whilst earning rewards for doing so. Biscuit Pet Care, which has secured £3m in seed funding and is part of the Correlation One Holdings portfolioRead more

Changing the game for mental health: Digital healthcare start-up secures share of multi-million-pound funding to change the game for Alzheimer’s Dementia

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 24 November, 2022 | 0

A digital healthcare start-up has secured two grants including a six-figure sum from a government programme to trial ground-breaking gaming and AI technology to support early screening and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Yorkshire-based Ascentys is borne from Alzheimer’s research UK funding. In partnership with Durham University and Hywel Dda University Health Board, it has successfullyRead more

Vet-AI increases headcount as demand for veterinary services rise

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 10 November, 2022 | 0

Veterinary technology company, Vet-AI, has increased its staff team by 54% in the last 12 months in response to the rising demand for its services. The vet-tech firm is behind Joii Pet Care, which allows pet owners to access digital veterinary consultations and a free symptom checker via its app. Vet-AI is also leading theRead more

Photo by Samantha Toolsie of Big Sleep Out sponsors DUSK

£26,000 raised as 100 bed down on Leeds street for charity sleep-out

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 26 October, 2022 | 0

More than 100 people have taken to the streets of Leeds to sleep out for a local homelessness charity, helping to raise over £26,000. Sponsored by British online homeware retailer, DUSK, West Yorkshire homelessness charity Simon on the Streets held its annual sleep out event, ‘Simon’s Big Sleep Out’ on Thursday 20th October at LeedsRead more

Widd Signs announces eleven appointments

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 23 September, 2022 | 0

Leeds-headquartered signage manufacturer Widd Signs has made eleven appointments to its team following a host of new business wins. The traditional and digital signage specialist has hired four people to its installation team including three former employees. Gavin Taylor, Kevin Miller, and Paul Wilkin have returned to the business with new recruit Konnor Oldfield joining for theRead more

Purely Pets customers to get 24/7 access to digital vet care with Joii

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 23 August, 2022 | 0

Markerstudy Broking has expanded its relationship with Vet-AI via a new partnership with Purely Pets, opening up digital vet care to thousands more pet owners. The collaboration means the pet insurance specialist is able to offer policyholders unlimited access to Joii Pet Care, including its video consultations with qualified and RCVS registered vets. Owners willRead more

Yorkshire homelessness charity announces events including return of its ‘Big Sleepout’ for first time since pandemic

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 17 August, 2022 | 0

Yorkshire-based homelessness charity Simon on the Streets has announced a programme of events for businesses and the public to get involved in and support rough sleepers across the region. The events include the charity’s annual Big Sleepout, which aims to raise awareness of the increasing issues faced by those rough sleeping, sofa surfing and atRead more

Demand for remote veterinary care continues to rise

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news | Comments are Closed | 26 July, 2022 | 0

250,000 pets now registered with Joii Pet Care Demand for remote veterinary consultations has risen 14% in the first six months of 2022 at Joii Pet Care, indicating a continued appetite for owners to access vet care from the comfort of their homes. Between January and June 2022, Joii Pet Care saw a 14% increaseRead more

Leeds boxing event in support of hospitality workers set to raise thousands for charity

By Ellie MacDonald | Client news, Positive news | Comments are Closed | 26 July, 2022 | 0

A charity and mental health-focused boxing event is set to take place for Leeds hospitality workers next week. Industry Boxing Events run by Ricky Burwell and Ben Randm will see 20 hospitality workers from bars and restaurants across Leeds compete with each other in a boxing match on Tuesday 2nd August in Leeds Corn Exchange.Read more

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  • Employees report increase in suicidal thoughts, reveals new workplace wellbeing report from Champion Health 26th January 2023
  • Milestone 50,000 users registered and £3million investment gained in pet care app’s first nine months 15th December 2022
  • Changing the game for mental health: Digital healthcare start-up secures share of multi-million-pound funding to change the game for Alzheimer’s Dementia 24th November 2022
  • Vet-AI increases headcount as demand for veterinary services rise 10th November 2022

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