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Local social enterprise, Rippleacts CIC have launched ‘Neurodiversity at Work’ training, designed to help businesses and nonprofits create more inclusive and supportive working environments for neurodivergent employees.
Supported by funding from the UEA Enterprise Fund, the training has been co-created with and is delivered by people with lived experience of neurodiverse conditions. This has been done to ensure that the content accurately reflects authentic voices, real needs and offers practical solutions.
Founded by Verena Niyadurupola in 2022, Rippleacts supports people who are long term unemployed back into work through coaching, projects that help the local community and peer mentoring.
“We recognised that many of the barriers people were facing weren’t about ability, but about a lack of inclusive support in workplaces,” said founder Verena Niyadurupola. “By working directly with neurodiverse people to co-create this training, we’re giving employers the tools they need to build environments where everyone can thrive.”
The training was officially launched at Norwich City Community Sports Foundation’s staff conference last week and is now available to book online.
Believing that inclusive employment benefits everyone, Rippleacts is offering a discounted rate for nonprofits and a flat rate for all businesses. As a social enterprise, all of their profits are reinvested back into their services which means that when you pay a fee for training, you know it is going towards supporting people back into work.
If you want to learn more about how you can support your neurodivergent colleagues whilst making a positive impact, book your training here
This week the team at Access Diagnostic Tests met the corporate fundraiser for the East Coast Hospice Joanna Storey and found out more about the hospice appeal and how we will be helping them this year. Everyone was very excited and is looking forward to getting involved. The appeal is the raise funds to build a hospice on the east coast of Norfolk at Gorleston near Great Yarmouth. The land has already been purchased and they are now in the process of raising the money to build and fit out the building.
‘This is a cause close to our hearts’ company director Kate Garside said. As myself and the other founding director are both doctors, we have seen how important the work of hospices are first hand, and believe this is a very worthy cause for us to get behind both personally, and as a medical supply company.
We are selling a stethoscope in aid of the appeal through our medical supplies website Valuemed.
See our full range of stethoscopes including the East Coast charity stethoscope at Valuemed medical supplies
Chadwicks Wealth Management welcomes Alex Meadowcroft as its newest Graduate Trainee Wealth Manager and Paraplanner, marking a full-circle moment in his professional journey.
Alex first stepped through Chadwicks’ doors nearly a decade ago as a work experience student, an early encounter that sparked his passion for financial services. Since then, he has earned a First-Class Honours degree in Economics from Keele University, gained four years of experience as a Paraplanner, and achieved the Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning.
Now returning to the firm where it all began, Alex is working toward becoming a Chartered Financial Planner, bringing with him a strong foundation in client-focused financial planning and a genuine enthusiasm for helping individuals navigate their financial futures.
“We’re delighted to welcome Alex back to Chadwicks. We’ve been offering work experience to young people for as long as I can remember, sometimes overstretching ourselves to make it happen, but we believe it’s worth it. Seeing someone like Alex return to us, now as a Graduate Trainee Wealth Manager, is exactly why we do it. It’s a full-circle moment, and we couldn’t be happier to have him on the team.” Richard Ross, Chadwicks Wealth Management.
Chadwicks continues to welcome applications for internships and graduate roles please contact [email protected].
E-Screen, a leading provider of digital signage and interactive display solutions, will be exhibiting at Norfolk B2B 2025 on Thursday 9th October at the Norfolk Showground.
Visitors can find the team on Stand P20, where the company will be showcasing its latest digital signage, kiosk, and conferencing solutions.
Known for helping businesses stand out with eye-catching displays and interactive technology, E-Screen supports organisations across retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and corporate sectors.
The company’s solutions are designed to boost engagement, modernise communications, and deliver measurable ROI.
E-Screen is also inviting businesses to attend its Demo Weeks at the company’s Great Yarmouth headquarters, running from 20–24 October and 24–28 November. The events will provide hands-on opportunities to test digital signage, interactive displays, and conferencing tools in action.
“Digital signage is no longer a luxury—it’s essential for businesses looking to connect with audiences and stay competitive,” said Jeremy Simpson, Sales Director at E-Screen.
Businesses can learn more, book demo sessions, or pre-arrange meetings for the show by calling 01493 543989 or emailing [email protected]
Hi Norfolk Chamber Members
I hope you’re all well and looking forward to taking some time off over Christmas.
My name is Will George and I run a video production agency in Norfolk called Rolling Wave Media. I have had the agency just over a year, but been a freelance videographer since 2022 after I graduated from Norwich University of the Arts where I also studied film production.
We work with businesses all over Norfolk to help them solve their businesses problems with creative video solutions. This can be anything from producing landing page videos to make your website more engaging, to helping you plan, shoot and deliver a whole bunch of short form content for your socials to increase brand awareness and personal brand, or we can even help with testimonial content to show how you’re businesses is helping your clients or how show off how your company is an amazing employer in order to attract future employees. But just because what your business might need wasn’t mentioned in that small list above doesn’t mean we can’t help you out with it, because a large part of my job is to be a problem solver so we can help your ideas and visions come to life no matter the size of the project.
Some of our clients include Mattishall Golf Club, Who’s the Ref, Age UK and Bullards Gin.
Outside of work I am a passionate Norwich City Fan (and even have my own brick at Carrow Road), and if any of you want to chat about the weekends match, I am always up for a chat. Another one of the sports I love is F1 too and it was even an early dream of mine to film and work for one of the teams and even used to film other race categories such as GB3 for a few years.
I am frequent cinema goer too, so if an email goes unanswered for a few hours that will most probably where I will be! Despite being 25 I am still a massive nerd who love’s reading comic books, playing video games and playing Dungeons and Dragons and will say having these passions and hobbies also helps me out creatively with work too. Something else I am hugely passionate about is live music too and have been able to go to some amazing concerts this year including Oasis and Linkin Park.
Something else I am doing currently is training for the London marathon with my Dad in which we will be running for Break and will be one of the biggest challenges I have ever done, so if any of your are runners I am always open for tips and advice on that too.
I really can’t wait to meet you all virtually or in person at the hub or networking events in the future, but if any of you want to have a chat with me about video production, football or any of my other interests drop me an email or message me on LinkedIn and lets grab or a coffee or jump on a zoom.
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-george-%F0%9F%8C%8A-b8b490174/
Best wishes
Will.
Workplace drug testing has long been a vital tool for Norfolk employers looking to protect their staff, maintain productivity, and comply with health and safety regulations. Most Norfolk businesses rely on standard drug test panels that screen for well-known substances such as Cannabis, Cocaine, and Opiates. But new research suggests there may be a blind spot in many UK companies drug testing policies — one that could leave employers exposed to rising risks.
An increasingly popular drug among young people is slipping under the radar of standard workplace testing. Not only is its use on the rise, but reports also show it is now being used to bulk out more expensive substances like Cocaine and MDMA. This means many users don’t even realise they’ve taken it, making the risks in workplace environments even harder to manage. The effects include impaired judgement, slower reaction times, and disorientation — all of which can pose serious safety issues, particularly in industries involving machinery, driving, or manual work.
For employers, the implications are clear: failing to your drug testing policy could mean missing a substance that directly impacts staff wellbeing, workplace safety, and overall performance. Businesses employing younger demographics or operating in safety-critical roles are especially advised to review their drug screening policies.
Comprehensive drug testing kits that include emerging substances are already available, including ultra-sensitive drug test kit panels designed to give employers full peace of mind. Taking proactive steps now could protect your business from costly accidents, absenteeism, or compliance issues in the future.
👉Learn more about the dangerous drug employers might be missing in workplace drug testing on our UK drug testing news page to learn what every employer should know about this latest emerging workplace challenge.
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