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Latest News
Working long hours 'linked to depression'
Posted: 31/01/2012
Working eleven hours a day can lead to severe depression, Metro has today reported. According to the newspaper, staff who put in 11 or more hours a day at the office are twice as likely to suffer a severe bout of depression than those working just eight.
Rotherham Council has backed a multi million pound project
Posted: 09/08/2011
The Council's Cabinet has selected the preferred developers for the fomer Pithouse West colliery site, located to the north of Rother Valley Country Park.
The Source Skills Academy has secured funding to support businesses and sole traders in Yorkshire
Posted: 28/07/2011
Businesses can access a 50% contribution towards an exclusive programme designed by Retail Expert and TV host Mary Portas - "The Mary Portas guide to successful retailing - An inspirational programme for shop owners/managers."
Tips for Raising Finance from your Bank
Posted: 26/07/2011
There is a belief in the business community that banks are not lending to businesses, but banks are keen to emphasise that they are very much open for business to lend to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Government appoints Careline services to deliver Business Link helpline
Posted: 26/07/2011
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has appointed Careline Services, in partnership with the Business and Enterprise Group, to provide its new Business Link helpline
Partners
The BeingBetter project are proud to boast established links with a host of organisations within the borough that can support employers in a wide range of areas but with a focus on health and wealth well-being in the workplace:
TR Sports
Part of Thomas Rotherham College, TR Sports provides value for money fitness for people of all ages and levels of fitness.
Mind Your Own Business
This is a new service for Rotherham Employers that is absolutely free and will help you to recognise and reduce stress and mental ill health within your workplace.
The Source - Rotherham & Meadowhall
The Source Provides various training courses in retail, first aid, health and safety and security to name a few! Gym facilities and conference rooms are available for hire.
> More information about The Source - Rotherham & Meadowhall
Smoke Free
Smokefree Rotherham is a partnership between the statutory, non statutory and voluntary sectors with the aim of reducing smoking prevalence.
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR)
Voluntary Action Rotherham is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in the Rotherham borough.
Rothersave Credit Union
Rothersave Credit Union was established in April 1998 and provides a financial service for anyone who lives or works within the boundary of Rotherham in South Yorkshire.
The Money Advice Service
From Monday 4 April 2011, the Consumer Financial Education Body (CfEB) becomes the Money Advice Service, a new independent advice organisation here to help everyone manage their money better.
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is an independent company owned and run by its members.
> More information about Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Rotherham Investment & Development Office (RiDO)
Provides support whether you are a new business starting up, an existing Rotherham business looking to expand, or inward investors from outside the borough considering an operation in Rotherham.
> More information about Rotherham Investment & Development Office (RiDO)
Business Link
Business Link is a government-funded service designed to promote enterprise.Whether you are already running or growing a business or just starting out, Business Link can help.
The Junction
The Junction was established with the sole aim of helping Rotherham employers maximise the full potential of their business. The Junction provides a FREE brokerage service for employers.
Corporate Web Solutions
Sheffield web design company Corporate Web Solutions design, develop and promote hundreds of websites for clients in the UK.
Action 4 Business
Action 4 Business is a specialist business consultancy working with companies of all sizes.We work with owners and Directors to provide meaningful solutions for their operational and financial needs.
Active Regen
Active Regen aims to improve the lives of people in South Yorkshire principally through sport and physical activity.
DC Leisure
DC Leisure (DCL) specialises in the development and management of leisure facilities in partnership with local authorities throughout the UK.
Rotherham NHS Health Trainers
Rotherham NHS Health Trainers is an innovative free service to support you to improve your health.
Phoenix Enterprises
Increasing employment and reducing social exclusion is the task which lies at the heart of Phoenix Enterprises.
Ministry of Food
The Ministry of Food project was launched by Jamie Oliver in 2008 and as a result the Ministry of Food centre was set up in All Saints Square to provide cookery classes for local people.
Rotherham Advice and Information Network (RAIN)
Rotherham Advice and Information Network (RAIN) aims to provide the public with signposting information about advice and advocacy services.
> More information about Rotherham Advice and Information Network (RAIN)
Let's Get Healthy
Lets Get Healthy is an organisation that makes taking the first steps to health simple for everyone.
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
Don't let transport problems be a barrier in your workplace.
> More information about South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
HMRC
HMRC are here to ensure the correct tax is paid at the right time, whether this relates to payment of taxes received by the department or entitlement to benefits paid.
Lindsay Allison
Lindsay Allison is a qualified Homeopath who helps people overcome their problems/illnesses.
Team Challenges
Walking the Length of Hadrian's Wall
Posted: 08/03/2011
Our 2nd challenge is to walk the length of Hadrian's Wall in 2 weeks.
The Meadowhall Challenge
Posted: 02/08/2011
We aim to walk 897,600 steps (equalivalent to 100 Laps) which is 170 miles of Meadowhall Shopping Centre in 22 days!
Conquering the Eiffel Tower, 10 times in a day!
Posted: 03/05/2011
For our third team challenge we're going to walk up and down the Eiffel Tower, 10 times in one day.
Climbing Mount Everest (in steps)
Posted: 15/02/2011
The first challenge we set ourselves was to conquer the giant that is Mount Everest while still balancing a full week of work.
Upcoming Events
NHS Rotherham Events (Stop Smoking Help)
Posted: 25/07/2011
Some people prefer one-to-one help. You can walk into one of the service's drop-in centres or book an appointment in advance.
Mind Your Own Business Training Dates 2011/12
Posted: 23/06/2011
Please see the attached flyer for forthcoming dates for the Mental Health First Aid and Managing Mental Health training courses
