Get more from your networking. Gain some new networking techniques and practical tips to ensure you get the most value from the networking events you attend to help you grow your business. We’ll explore:- What is networking? How it can benefit your business? Identifying useful networking events Identifying useful people to approach How to make the first approach The do’s and don’ts Pitching your business How to follow up Your networking plan This masterclass is for you if… •you’re looking for simple, practical ways of improving your networking •you’re looking for jargon-free, no-nonsense information

Our much-anticipated 2018 nook ball!

Help us raise money for our nook ball and network with local businesses – all whilst enjoying a fabulous evening!

Join our host BBC’s Susie Fowler-Watt for a unique, enchanting evening with fabulous dining, live entertainment,magical rides and a glamourous auction.

Featuring the Joe Ringer Band and The Voice Kids UK contestant, Perry Cooke. Sponsored by Loveday & Partners.

Bronze package tickets still available – £75pp or £750 for a table of 10.

Please get in touch with Sophie Mayes, on [email protected] or 01953 666768 for more information.

Norvic are pleased to be running two free courses on 19th December Gastrostomy Care 09:00 – 12:00

What is a Percutaneous Gastrostomy (PEG)? When is a PEG used? Common reasons Benefits of PEG feeding Care of PEG tube Feeding by Nasogastric tubes Procedure prior to a Nasogastric feed Preparation and storage of feeds Administration of feeds Troubleshooting Tracheostomy Care 12:30 – 15:30

What is a Tracheostomy? Why Tracheostomy? Types of Tracheostomy tubes Care of the Tracheostomy patient/tube Humidification Why humidification? Heat-moisture exchange unit Changing inner cannula (tube) – Why and when – Equipment & procedure Changing Tracheostomy Dressing – Why and when – Equipment & procedure Suction of Tracheostomy tube – Why and when – Equipment & procedure Resuscitation for Neck-breathing Patients

Places are free but limited – Call 01603 861612 or email [email protected] to book

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We are delighted to announce our inaugural one-day conference on Work, Learning and Wellbeing to be held at the University of East Anglia.

The conference brings together leading academics, early career academics, policy makers and senior practitioners to find out about the latest research from our Work, Learning and Wellbeing programme and discuss exciting new areas of research with experts in the field.

Improving wellbeing is increasingly seen as an alternative to increasing gross national product as a measure of a nation’s progress goal, and thisevent will focus on identifying areas of research relevance, and offer opportunities for discussion and debate on how to identify and implement good practice.

The Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) funded ‘What Works Centre for Wellbeing’ is a national programme supported by partners including Public Health England and Department for Work & Pensions (DWP).

Speakers include:

Professor Kim Burton OBE, PhD, Hon FFOM

Director, Spine Research UK

Kim is a freelance occupational health and ergonomics consultant with a part-time appointment at the University of Huddersfield. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine and an expert adviser to the DWP. Kim’s current research focuses on exploring the nature of obstacles to return to work for people with common health problems, including development of novel vocational rehabilitation and educational interventions.

Dr Paul Litchfield OBE OStJ FRCP FFOM

Chief Medical Officer and Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing BT Group plc & Chair of the What Works Centre for Wellbeing

Paul has been Chief Medical Officer for BT since 2001 and has been active in the field of workplace health and wellbeing for more than 30 years. In 2015 he was additionally appointed Chair of the UK’s What Works Centre for Wellbeing, which is dedicated to promoting evidence for the improvement of wellbeing across society. He has contributed to the development of public policy in the UK for many years, undertaking independent reviews for Government into mental health at work and the controversial work capability assessment. Outside of the UK he has led a number of European Union projects on mental health and wellbeing. He has spoken recently at high level events for the World Bank, the OECD and the World Health Organisation as well as at a number of events in Australasia on workplace wellbeing. In 2007 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to Occupational Health.

Mark O’Hagan MA FCIPD

Joint Chief Executive East of England Co-op

Mark is responsible for people at this independent Co-op covering circa 4500 colleagues in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. He has an extensive international background in HR with experience in sectors including retail, logistics, manufacturing, telecoms and financial services. Mark is very interested in the application of cost effective wellbeing solutions that fit with a values based ethos and offer practical support to colleagues. He believes this isn’t just the right thing to do but, from a business perspective, it’s also the smart thing to do.

Peter Kelly

Health and Safety Executive and Practitioner Chair of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology

For more information, email [email protected] or visithttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/work-learning-and-wellbeing-conference-20… to book.

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Pupils at Norwich School are collaborating with the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce to host a business networking breakfast on Friday 21st April, 8.15am – 10.30am in the Weston Room of Norwich Cathedral Hostry. Local organisations have agreed to share their insights: Michelle Jarrold (Jarrold), Matt Bartram (Heritage Developments) and James Duez (Rainbird).The event is open to any businesses who want to learn about targeting new markets as well as network.

Organising the event has given the pupils involved an invaluable insight into the business world, whilst also raising the profile of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce within the community.  Esther Wiggins, a Fifth Former at the school and one of the event organisers, said “I have really enjoyed being part of Norwich School Young Chamber because I have learnt a lot about marketing and hosting events. You have to work hard and as a team to make it successful and enjoyable. In the future we want to put on many more events and we are all very much looking forward to this one.”

The breakfast is focussed on the theme of company creation with the topics to be covered focussing on selling your business, growing sales, selling to new markets and creating a business in the new age.

Tickets for the event are £10 and can be purchased by email at [email protected].