Galliford Try in new bid to rid delayed scheme of legionella
07 Dec
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Galliford Try in new bid to rid delayed scheme of legionella

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Galliford Try has retaken control of the water system at a delayed south coast care project in an attempt to solve a stubborn legionella problem. Due to have been completed in 2023, Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) was handed over to the NHS in December last year, after Galliford Try thought it had fixed the issue. But fresh traces of legionella bacteria were detected in its water supply earlier this year and Galliford Try has now fitted a new, larger water pump, which it believes may resolve the fault. It has also formally accepted the system back under its control to carry out further remedial work. Sophie Cox, leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “We understand how frustrating the delays are for everyone involved in this project ─ the NHS, the GP surgeries relocating and patients, as well as...
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Pitch59 Launches Free Video Business Card Tier and New Premium Options
07 Dec
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Pitch59 Launches Free Video Business Card Tier and New Premium Options

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Business New tiered model removes barriers for first-time users and adds advanced tools for referral-driven professionals Pitch59 today launched a free option within its video business card platform, introducing a tiered subscription model that opens access to first-time users while adding premium features for professionals who rely on referrals to drive business growth. The four-tier structure reflects how different professionals use Pitch59. The Free tier gives new users immediate access to create their first PitchCard — a 59-second video business card — and shows them how simple it is to share their story and receive warm introductions. The Pro and Pro Plus tiers add advanced features for active networkers, business owners and teams who manage multiple PitchCards or depend on referrals as a core business strategy. The Enterprise tier is designed for organizations that want to fully...
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New study reveals potential health risk behind tattoos
07 Dec
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New study reveals potential health risk behind tattoos

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Tattoos can cause lifelong changes to the body’s immunity as well as affect vaccine responses, according to a new study. An international team of researchers has found that tattoo ink collects in the lymph nodes, affecting the body’s resistance to disease, in findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. While studies have previously investigated the toxicity of tattoo ink, scientists say this is the first time their effect on immune responses has been explored. Using tattoos on mice, researchers found that the animals demonstrated chronic inflammation in their lymph nodes that was “acute and long-lasting”, the death of macrophages (a type of white blood cell), and altered immune response to vaccinations.Tattoos could affect immune response and vaccine response (Getty/iStock)“This work represents the most extensive study to date regarding the effect of tattoo...
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