Day: 15 July 2025

Alzheimer’s Research UK and Cure Parkinson’s join forces to find new treatments for people living with Parkinson’s and dementia

Stuart Mitchell

For the millions of people affected by dementia and Parkinson’s, better treatments can’t come soon enough. Current options are limited and don’t stop the conditions getting worse. Developing new treatments is a long and complex journey, often taking many years. That’s why Alzheimer’s Research UK and Cure Parkinson’s are joining forces to explore every opportunity to speed up progress. As the two leading UK charities focused on neurodegenerative research, we know that tackling the diseases that cause dementia and Parkinson’s is a mammoth task. It demands bold thinking, shared expertise,…

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Charity Bank Launches New Energy Savings Tool for Housing Providers

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank is proud to announce the launch of a new digital energy savings tool, developed in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, designed to help social housing providers and charities improve the energy efficiency of their residential properties. The energy saving tool offers tailored, impartial advice and generates a personalised report with an action plan. Whether they’re looking to retrofit homes, install renewable technologies, or simply reduce energy costs, this tool empowers housing providers to make decisions that support a greener future. It guides users through three simple steps to…

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Caribbean countries launch landmark platform to scale up climate investment

Stuart Mitchell

The creation of a platform to accelerate the mobilisation of finance for the boosting of resilience across the Caribbean region was announced today.   The landmark Regional Platform for catalyzing Resilience and Climate Action in the Caribbean aims to identify and deliver country-focused game-changing investment opportunities while enhancing a regional approach to resilience building in the era of a climate crisis. This first ever regional Resilience investment platform was convened under the stewardship of Her Excellency Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chair of CARICOM. Prime Minister Mottley…

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ECLO service wins prestigious AQS standard

Stuart Mitchell

RNIB’s flagship support service for people with eye conditions and sight loss has been awarded the prestigious Advice Quality Standard (AQS) – the only quality standard for organisations working in social welfare and law. The standard was achieved by RNIB’s Eye Care Liaison Officer service (ECLOs) who are employed by RNIB in partnership with the NHS and work in eye clinics across the UK. They provide emotional and practical support before, up to and beyond a patient’s diagnosis. They also play a vital role in advising clinical staff about life…

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Octopus Energy launches its first home EV charger

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy has launched its very own home EV charger – Octopus Charge – shaking up the electric car game with sleek design and super-smart charging. The UK’s top heat pump manufacturer is adding this next-generation EV charger to its stable of home tech offerings, making driving electric simpler, smarter and greener than ever. Plugged into the UK’s most popular EV tariff – Intelligent Octopus Go – Octopus Charge can power electric cars for as little as 2p per mile. Combined with Octopus’ innovative Drive Pack tariff, customers can unlock…

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