Swindon firm provides security at Covid testing centres

A specialised security business SSGC has been deployed to the front line of monitoring and marshalling the Government’s Covid-19-related testing programme at sites across the UK.

Swindon-based SSGC, a niche provider of fully-vetted security officers, was able to demonstrate its ability to rapidly deploy and mobilise hundreds of guarding personnel within very tight time windows, skills that have resulted in its turnover growing from £5 million to £25 million in the few weeks since the Covid-19 lockdown commenced. It is now ranked in the top 30 of security companies in the UK.

Law firm advises provider on acquisition of new care home

Law firm Royds Withy King, a leading provider of legal services to the social care sector, has advised the regional and family-run care provider, Coate Water Care, on the acquisition of a new care home in Devizes.

The home, to be called Avebury House, has been acquired and refurbished despite being undertaken during the current Covid-19 crisis and will shortly open to provide a range of nursing and dementia care for up to 47 residents.

Swindon firm to illuminate town hospital in tribute to carers

Swindon's Great Western Hospital will be illuminated in a rainbow of colours tonight (Thursday, May 28) in recognition of the dedication of medical staff and other carers.

Led by local event production company Corporate Events, the professional lighting show will feature animated projection, which will display messages of hope and thanks from Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and its charity, Brighter Futures.

Author launches video blog on highs and lows of running your own business

Business consultant and author Sadie Sharp is launching a weekly video blog to discuss issues that hold people back in life and business.

Her first vlog, which will go live on Friday (May 29) will discuss Post Traumatic Growth with special guest psychotherapist Julie Mattinson, director of the Swindon-based mental health charity Ipsum.

Parking charges to be reintroduced at all Wiltshire Council car parks

Parking charges are to be reintroduced at all Wiltshire Council car parks, the authority announced today (Thursday, May 28).

Drivers will need to pay to park from Monday, June 1 – having been able to park for free since March 27.

Cashflow expert celebrates her third business anniversary during lockdown

Cashflow expert Nicki Kinton is celebrating three years in business this weekend (May 31) as lockdown still impacts the UK economy.

“I’ll be having a celebratory cocktail in preparation for a small party to come once lockdown restrictions are lifted more fully,” said Nicki, of Swindon-based Confident Cashflow.

Law firm finds tech solution for making a will in isolation

Law firm Royds Withy King has developed a tech solution for seriously ill individuals with Covid-19 to create or update a will whilst remaining in isolation.

The firm is using online messaging service WhatsApp. The video messaging facility allows an individual to instruct a solicitor in secret. The signing can then be witnessed – again by video messaging.