Author: Rhys Gregory

Technology developed in a Welsh university by a undergraduate student has the potential to help thousands of diabetics patients suffering diabetic foot ulcerations. [aoa id=”1″] David Barton, who lives in Swansea is co-founder and director of Kaydiar, was studying podiatry medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University when he came up with his device, which has now won the backing of a multinational firm. It is hoped the device, which fits into a patient’s shoe, will aid healing for tens of thousands of people with diabetic foot ulcerations by offloading pressure. [/aoa] David, 24, says the product has “been his life”…

Rhian Whiting, specialist in children’s law at Cardiff-based law firm Robertsons is preparing to raise £5,000 for Cancer Research Wales by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2021. One of the seven summits, Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain and is the highest peak in Africa. After a trek of around 9 days, Rhian and her guided group will reach the summit at 19,341 ft above sea level having approached from the south trekking through savannah, cloud forest, moorland and alpine desert before reaching the top. One of the most daunting aspects of the challenge will be the risk…

Work has started on a multi-million pound project to revamp some of Swansea’s most high-profile leisure facilities. [aoa id=”1″] £5.1m is being invested by Swansea Council to bring new life and vitality to the LC Swansea and the city’s five community leisure centres. The partnership approach will see a further £600,000 invested by Freedom Leisure, the not-for-profit leisure trust that runs the facilities for the council. [/aoa] The overhaul and works programme, which will benefit tens of thousands of customers, is being managed by experienced project management business Clarkson Alliance. Energy efficiency measures are being installed by Leisure Energy, an…

A pensioner who ran a donkey sanctuary had a “wonderful surprise” when two special visitors trotted into the care home where she now lives. Peggy Morris, 87, was thrilled when donkeys Jenny and Winnie arrived at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence for dementia care in Caernarfon. The four-legged duo were there as part of an intergenerational art and craft project to make postcards with pupils from Ysgol Bontnewydd. According to Bryn Seiont Newydd’s musician in residence, Nia Davies Williams, the residents always enjoy seeing and working with children and having donkeys along was an exciting bonus. She said:…

A booklet to provide support and advice for young people who have been admitted to hospital as a result of self-harm has been launched at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in Cardiff. Heads Above The Waves (HATW), a Cardiff based non-profit organisation, have developed the booklet which is designed to be part advice and inspiration for young people, and part practical workbook. The booklet features sections for young people to complete themselves to help aid them in their recovery journey. HATW co-founder Si Martin said “We’re really proud of this new resource. It’s something that’s come from real people…

Global architecture practice BDP is about to open its first office in Wales, to help build on its success with recent projects including the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran and Canolfan S4C Yr Egin in Carmarthen, which recently won the RICS award for best commercial building in Wales. The new office, which launches on 1 July 2019, is located in Cardiff’s bustling creative quarter above Morgan Arcade, and follows BDP’s announcement last year of its commitment to invest in a long-term future in South Wales. [aoa id=”1″]Alongside University of Wales Trinity St David’s new building for S4C, and the Grange…

Flexible office space is set to more than double in Cardiff over the next five years, outstripping forecast growth for this sector in both Bristol and Birmingham, according to research from global property consultants JLL. [aoa id=”1″]The success of home-grown co-working companies such as Indy Cube, Tramshed Tech and the Creative Quarter that have set up alongside the established and highly successful Rombourne, Regus and new entrant Bizspace is likely to attract more flexible working operators to the city.[/aoa] Making up 2.5% (323,000 sq ft) of Cardiff’s total office stock in 2018, the proportion of flexible space is set to…

Cardiff Met’s annual celebration of creative work from the secondary and primary sector is currently being exhibited at the University’s Cardiff School of Art and Design. [aoa id=”1″]Cardiff School of Art and Design and Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy have worked collaboratively to provide a platform for schools to share work with each other, parents and the wider public in a purpose-built exhibition space.[/aoa] Deans of schools Professor Olwen Moseley and Julia Longville launched the exhibition, which will run from Wednesday, June 19th to Wednesday, June 26th. Primary schools who were involved in the Art/Design and Technology and…

Disability support is improving in places all over the UK but there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. The place that is leading the way, and somewhere that the rest of the UK should look toward for inspiration, is Wales. Wales is pioneering the way in terms of disability support and this is evident in a few different ways. “Hidden Disabilities” England has just taken a big step in disability support by making those with “hidden disabilities” eligible for Blue Badge permits – this enables people with a disability to park for free or without…

In order to ensure your business performs as well as it can, it’s crucial to have the right employees behind you. When searching for new hires therefore, it’s important to make sure you know what to look for in the ideal candidate for the role. Here, you’ll discover how to ensure you’re hiring the right people for the job. Make sure the job role is clear One of the biggest time wasters during the hiring process is an incorrect job ad. If you don’t make it 100% clear what you’re looking for, you’re going to end up with a lot…