Movers and Shakers

INTRODUCING A NEW NAME AND LOOK FOR WORCESTERSHIRE’S PREMIER TELECARE ALARM MONITORING SERVICE

From 1 April 2022, amica24’s 25,000 customers will notice a new name and branding; Community Housing Technology Enabled Care Services. This is the final part of Community Housing’s consolidation of brands under one name.

Matt Cooney, Chief Executive explained “The new name for amica24 reflects how technology is helping us to move from an emergency alarm monitoring operation to a service which provides tailor made solutions to keep customers independent and safe at home. We are still there, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year when emergencies occur but now with the use of sensors and equipment, we can support customers and their families to manage conditions such as dementia, epilepsy and recovery from strokes.” For more information about Technology Enabled Care, please visit www.

communityhousingtecs.co.uk

PRINT AND SIGNAGE SPECIALISTS APPOINT NEW STAFF AS GROWTH CONTINUES

Malvern-based print and signage specialists PB Signs have appointed a production manager and two designers to help meet a continued upsurge in demand. Production manager Ryan Gibbons has more than 20 years’ experience in the print and signage industry, and has worked on high profile projects such as the London Olympics. Designers Josh Neal and Liz Handley also bring a wealth of expertise, and have worked with Help For Heroes and Deliveroo amongst others. The new additions bring the total number of employees at PB Signs to nine – and with further growth planned, they are currently on the lookout for new premises. The past 12 months has seen the company invest in new tools and equipment to meet increased demand from customers.

For more information please visit https://

www.pbsigns.co.uk/

STRATEGIC LEAD APPOINTED TO REPRESENT WORCESTERSHIRE VOLUNTARY & COMMUNITY SECTOR

Esther Passingham has been appointed to the newly created role, Voluntary and Community Sector Strategic Lead, aimed at bringing together VCS groups and organisations with Worcestershire County Council and NHS to make the county a better place to live and work. Esther will be responsible for developing partnerships and collaborative working across the sector, including an important role in the development and implementation of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System. If you would like to learn more about the VCS in Worcestershire and how to engage with the sector, please contact Esther Passingham – Esther.Passingham@

hwchamber.co.uk

Peter Spence

NEW SPIRITUAL CARE LEAD AT ST MICHAEL’S DESCRIBES “WELCOMING AND UPLIFTING” HOSPICE

The new Spiritual Care Lead at St Michael’s Hospice says he couldn’t have wished to join a more caring environment. Peter Spence has been in post at the Bartestree-based Hospice since the end of February and says he has been made to feel very welcome. Peter joins from the Worcestershire Royal Hospital where he was a Chaplain during the pandemic. He replaces Jill Groves at St Michael’s, who retired in December. It’s a role which has become even more vital in light of the Covid pandemic, but Peter says it’s important that people realise the Hospice provides far more than just end-of-life care.

Sarah Hughes

LOCAL INSURANCE BROKER JOINS THOMAS CARROLL LTD

Local insurance broker Sarah Hughes has recently joined Thomas Carroll (Brokers) Ltd and will be based at their central Hereford office in Broad Street bringing a wealth of skills and 15 years experience in the industry. Sarah is particularly passionate about promoting the insurance sector as a career to anyone wishing to become involved in a rewarding and often overlooked profession. She is hoping to pursue this project within the community locally as well as be involved with the Chartered Insurance Institute by helping to promote the various career paths available. Sarah also actively enjoys her day job by endeavouring to provide outstanding customer service and advice to clients where no two days are ever the same!