How to promote walking in the workplace this Walk to Work Day

Friday 5 April is Walk to Work Day,a national event that promotes the benefits of walking and encourages people to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines. To help businesses and organisations prepare for the day and to highlight the benefits of walking to work for staff, Hull City Council is providing the following advice. Why is walking good for you? According to Living...

Gemma draws inspiration from debilitating illness to help people harness ‘human brilliance’

A woman who made her first big career move by joining the catering team at The Deep more than 20 years ago has now returned to launch her own business at the adjacent Business Centre. Gemma Wardell spent about five years at the award-winning aquarium and was in charge of catering by the time she left. But her new venture is a complete change of direction – inspired by Gemma’s years of battling...

Sewell Facilities Management supports World Water Day

To coincide with the launch of its Water Hygiene service on World Water Day, Sewell Facilities Management has pledged to donate £50 for every risk assessment booked during the rest of March and April to the Water Aid charity. The Yorkshire-based facilities management company has worked with customers across the region for almost 30 years, offering a full range of services to ensure clients’...

Event empowers women and businesses to manage the menopause

Businesswomen in Hull, East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are being invited to hear from one of the UK’s leading nurse experts on the menopause later this month. It’s the latest event being organised by the Women in Business networking group which supports and encourages inspiring decision-making women. Consultant nurse practitioner Tracey Dennison, who is launching the country’s first...

Latus Health developing new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing clinic in Hull

Latus Health has relocated to its original home on Chanterlands Avenue as it positions itself for significant growth in 2023. The Hull-based occupational health company has recently moved from Melton after investing in the redevelopment of the gym and sports ground that it has owned since 2014. The first stage of an extensive redevelopment of the site has been completed, with a new open-plan...