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Welcome to our June issue!

June 2022 is a big month for the UK, as we finally get to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, over an extended Bank Holiday weekend. There are plenty of official events planned for our region as well as countless street and garden parties to attend.

Let’s hope the weather holds up, although I have vivid memories of getting rained on heavily during the last Jubilee celebrations!

And if you’re looking for something a bit different, how about Open Farm Sunday on 12th June? This is a wonderful chance to showcase British farming, and if you can’t find a participating farm near you then you can always make a virtual visit! You can find more information at their website farmsunday.org.

Not forgetting of course, Father’s Day on 19th June, a time to let that very important person in your life know how much he means to you. Many of our local businesses, attractions and restaurants have special Father’s Day offers, so please try to support local businesses wherever possible.

Until next time.

Have a great month!

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Local News Tŷ Pawb #museumoftheyear Wrexham’s multimedia multi-use community hub has been shortlisted for the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022. Tŷ Pawb brings together arts and markets within the same footprint, by repurposing a pre-existing building and using it in imaginative - and innovative ways. It celebrates the significance of both fields – the arts and markets is home to over 30 local independent businesses. The 2022 prize spotlights organisations whose achievements demonstrate museums’ creativity and resilience.

Since it opened its doors in 2018, Tŷ Pawb has become a popular cultural asset, venue and attraction. The winning museum will be announced at a ceremony at The Design Museum in London on 14th July and will receive the prize fund of £100,000, while each nominee will receive a further £15,000.

Knife Angel to Come to Wrexham!

In partnership with North Wales Police, Coleg Cambria and the British Ironworks, the famous Knife Angel created from knives collected across the United Kingdom, will be coming to Wrexham to Queens Square in October. The Knife Angel is a nationally significant piece of art made from 100,000 seized knives and created by artist Alfie Bradley. It stands an impressive 27 feet tall and was designed to be effective in changing attitudes to violent behaviour and to act as a memorial, designed to celebrate those whose lives have been lost through knife crime. For the 30 days it will be in the city there will be a programme of workshops and visits aimed at young people in Wrexham.

Bell Ringers Wanted The team of bell ringers at All Saints' Church, Gresford are currently collaborating with St. Cynfarch’s Church in Hope due the shortage of ringers in both towers. To continue with the tradition of bell ringing in Gresford they are encouraging anyone interested in learning a new skill, or any lapsed bell ringers, to come and join them. Contact Ruth Smith on: 01978 856884 or visit www.allsaintschurchgresford.org.uk for more details.

Wrexham Becomes Wales' Seventh City Great news for Wrexham, as it has been awarded city status – making it the seventh city in Wales. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the honour has been bestowed on eight different locations, including the capital of the Falkland Islands.

Wrexham has tried four times to become a city, but until now has been unsuccessful.

Having demonstrated the strong cultural and historical heritage of the area, Wrexham hopes that being a city will boost communities and encourage growth and investment.

Wrexham’s bid package was a strong one. The town and its vicinity have a host of popular attractions, including the UNESCO Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site, the Racecourse Football Stadium, Erddig Stately Home and Gardens, and the Tŷ Pawb creative arts and market hub. It’s jump to city status will further enhance the area and ensure that the city attracts attention on the world stage.

Magic Dragon Brewing wins Beer Awards Magic Dragon Brewing took home the Gold in the Cask session pale ale category for Green One IPA, a Silver in the bottle/can bitter category for Eyton Gold, Bronze in the Cask session Dark Beer category for Old Magic Mild and Bronze in the cask pale ale category for Dolphin IPA at the SIBA Wales and West Independent Beer Awards, which took place at Ludlow Spring Festival on Friday 13th May. The SIBA Wales and West Independent Beer Awards judged a huge range of beers across a number of styles in separate cask and keg competitions. As the awards are judged mostly by brewers, industry experts and beer journalists, the SIBA Independent Beer Awards are very much seen as the prestigious ‘Brewers’ choice Awards’ by the industry. Richard Lever from Magic Dragon Brewing had this to say on their win: "It’s been great to be back at the Beer Awards, the last was in 2019. We’re so pleased to have won and that all our hard work has paid off."

Magic Dragon Brewing started in 2017 and is run by a small team of people. The brewery uses traditional brewing methods to create bottled beers that are sold in shops across Wales and supplies pubs and restaurants in North Wales, Shropshire, Cheshire and beyond with cask and keg products.

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The Farndon Soapbox Derby So much has happened since our previous article that we just had to share more developments and achievements with you!

It was always the intention to have a maximum of 35 racing Kart teams for the Farndon Soapbox Derby and we are delighted to announce that ALL the places have now been booked and secured!

The racing teams are all now incredibly busy designing, constructing and thinking of a whacky theme and name for their hand-built Karts, all of which will be competing for the ‘Best Kart Trophy’.

We can’t wait to see all of these Soapbox creations whizzing through the village on Sunday the 18th of September – Yes! Only three months away!

Thank you all for your unwavering support and enthusiasm; it’s going to be so much fun!

We have also been working hard behind the scenes dealing with offers of support from local businesses who want to get involved, finalising all the health and safety requirements as well as enjoying some exciting media opportunities.

We have also been on Calon FM radio singing the praises of The Farndon Soapbox Derby that will raise as much money as possible for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

This is the very first event of its kind and we are expecting a huge number of spectators on the day as well as lots of PR and press coverage. The whole event has been pulled together by a handful of local residents who want to organise a fun-filled, family focused event, raise lots of money and also, give something back to our village and the surrounding communities.

If you are a local business who would like to get involved, PLEASE do get in touch.

There are still lots of opportunities for small, medium and large businesses to get stuck in, raise your profile and have a lot of fun! Let’s do this! getinvolved@farndonsoapboxderby.co.uk www.farndonsoapboxderby.co.uk

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Staying Hydrated This Summer

BY SAMANTHA GRIFFITHS As the weather heats up in these summer months, it’s important to make sure we’re drinking enough water. Water is essential for good health and is needed for every process within the body, including organ function, temperature regulation, kidney function, and circulation. Staying hydrated helps our digestive system function properly, keeps our skin healthy, improves cognition and mood, and leads to better quality sleep.

How much do we need?

Recommendations on how much water we should drink tend to vary, and different people need different amounts, though the general advice is 1.5 to 2 litres per day. A typical cup or mug can hold about 200ml, so that’s 8-10 glasses per day, with children needing slightly less at 6-8 glasses.

Sources of water The best source of water is straight from the tap – it’s free! We can also get water from milk (cow’s and plant based), squash, fruit juice, tea, and coffee. Although caffeinated drinks act as a mild diuretic, they still count (just watch out for added sugar or syrups). Fruit juice contributes towards your daily water intake, and often to one of your five-a-day, but remember that a portion is only 150ml.

Food is also a source of water, accounting for 20-30% of our daily intake. Tomatoes, cucumber, courgette, lettuce, melon, soups, stews, and broths all contain a high percentage of water.

Dehydration When your body doesn’t have enough fluid to operate properly you become dehydrated. Signs of dehydration include a dry mouth, fatigue, headache, confusion, and dizziness. If your urine is dark in colour this is also a sign of dehydration.

Some people are more at risk of dehydration than others. Children (who may forget to drink), those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, athletes, and older people (who may not feel as thirsty).

We are all at risk during hot weather, as we lose water through our sweat, and therefore need to drink more during these periods.

To stay hydrated, it's better to drink regularly throughout the day rather than lots at once. If you find it difficult to stay hydrated, or simply forget to drink enough, it’s helpful to drink with meals or to keep a water bottle with you throughout the day.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a long-term illness and want to make any dietary changes always discuss these with your GP or a Registered Dietitian first.

EssentialsMAG nutrition contributor is Samantha Griffiths of Samantha Kate Nutrition Tel: 07958 207711 samanthakatenutrition@outlook.com www.samanthakatenutrition.com

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The Experience is Everything

By JULIE GREGORY For a while now, the marketing industry has recognised how important the customer experience has become.

A business could be offering excellent quality products and services but if they lost sight of the importance of how a customer was made to feel during their purchase and after-sales service, they could well find their sales languishing behind their competitors.

As an example, John Lewis were streets ahead in terms of big name, high street retailers. Their ‘never knowingly undersold’ slogan and their excellent delivery service, pushed them to the top of the tree and their customer service was second to none.

In time, other businesses, large and small, began to recognise that actually, as they offered a similar product or service to their competition, the only point of difference was their customer journey. Suddenly, analysis of this coupled with additional training for employees, became the norm.

Now, we have come to expect a much higher level of customer service.

Putting the customer first looks to be a trend that will continue to rise, as businesses listen to their customer feedback more avidly than ever. An increase in customer surveys and reviews, if showing that the business is listening to its audience and responding to negative criticism, adds weight to the business’ credence.

Following two years in a global pandemic and a more than gloomy economy, our spending habits have become more cautious. Who we choose to spend our money with – and what on - is more important to us all.

In terms of marketing, businesses are using more tools to engage with their target audience and focusing on the relationship in order to retain their valued customers.

Loyalty and reward schemes are commonplace and regular, personalised communications with customers continue to drive footfall and sales.

Everyone is a critic and social media is an extremely powerful tool to encourage, or discourage, another shopper from spending with a certain store. Word of mouth referrals have moved online. Who hasn’t checked out product reviews from buyers or looked up a restaurant or hotel on TripAdvisor?

Buyers have become salespeople – so businesses need to keep paying attention and ensure each customer’s journey has been as exceptional as possible.

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Sunshine Meadow National Trust Erddig, Erddig, Marchwiel, Wrexham LL13 0YT

Gresford Artisan Market Gresford Trust Memorial Hall, High Street, Gresford, LL12 8PS

Maes Y Pant Volunteer Saturday Maes Y Pant, Pant Lane, Gresford LL12 8HB

A meadow at the National Trust’s Erddig will become a sea of blue this summer in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. 1000 Forget-menots will be on display in the Walled Garden.

Featuring great food and craft producers from around the region.

Come and work in the fresh air! There are outdoor tasks suitable for all abilities.

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Wrexham Walking Festival NE Wales Nine days of free walks exploring the beauty and history of North East Wales. See website for the full itinerary.

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Weekly Outdoor Market Queen’s Square, Wrexham LL11 1AT Weekly outdoor market selling fruit and veg, food, crafts, clothes, bags, plants and more.

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Chester Artisan Makers Market The Carriage Shed, City Place, City Road, Chester CH1 3DR

Walking Netball Rhosnesni Leisure Centre, Wrexham

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Homegrown Highstreet Penyffordd & Penymynydd War Memorial Institute, Penyffordd, Chester CH4 0JZ Bringing together an eclectic collection of makers, bakers, creatives and artisans under one roof for local people to shop for local products.

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An abundance of the North Wests finest makers, bakers and creators showcasing every 1st Saturday of the month.

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Summer Fayre Marchwiel Church, Bangor Road, Marchwiel, Wrexham LL13 0SD A fun family day - all welcome. Refreshments available, raffle and stalls, plus activities throughout the day for the children.

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While every effort has been made to ensure all the details are correct at the time of going to print, it is advisable to check details with the venue concerned.

SATURDAY 11 JUNE

BRHS Spring Show & Plant Sale St. Peter’s School, Chapel Lane, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0EE The Burton & Rossett Horticultural Society (BRHS) annual Spring Show and Plant Sale.

2pm - 4pm Free brhs.org.uk

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Well-Being Football Plas Madoc Leisure Centre, Llangollen Road, Acrefair, Wrexham LL14 3H 45 minutes of inclusive fun and friendly football, followed by 45 minutes of social time - chat and meet new people.

5:15pm - 6:45pm Free (donations welcome) wrexhaminclusionfc.co.uk

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Chester Heritage Festival Chester Celebrate Chester’s Roman origins, historic buildings, green spaces and waterways through a series of unique events and experiences for all ages.

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North Wales Armed Forces Day Wrexham City Center

Pulford & Poulton Local History Group Pulford Village Hall, St. Mary's Church, Pulford Court, Chester CH4 9EU

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Representatives of all three forces will be marching.

Also live displays and exhibitions. Live music will be provided by The Royal Welsh Band, Ifton Colliery Band and other local music groups. Veterans who want to take part in the parade should form up on Bodhyfryd at 10am.

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Midsummer Watch Parade Chester City Center The oldest and most colourful parade in the UK. Over 400 local people are involved in this moving portrait of historical events, local legends, biblical and other mythical characters.

Musicians, giants, dragons and pirates deliver colour, spectacle and excitement.

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Eaton Hall Gardens Charity Open Day Eaton Hall, Eccleston, Chester CH4 9ET Explore the beautiful gardens at Eaton Hall.

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And trees laden with the famous Seville oranges were everywhere. A word of warning, however: whilst they make great marmalade, they are very bitter to eat!

On leaving the ship, we simply crossed the road and found ourselves in the Maria Luisa Park where the magnificent Plaza de Espana unfolded before our eyes. What an incredible sight! A true jewel in the crown of this majestic Andalusian City.

Continuing our exploration, the impressive and historic architecture of the Alcazar Palace and Seville Cathedral is breathtaking and visits to these should not be hurried.

Beautifully decorated horse-drawn carriages carried visitors around the park; there were also bikes for hire and you could even circle the Plaza’s substantial moat in a rowing boat.

That evening, we attended a spectacular flamenco and dancing horse display in an outdoor arena and ended the evening with a stroll along the river, hearing the sound of Spanish families enjoying their time together in the many Tapas restaurants that line the waterfront.

A spontaneous, and excellent display of flamenco dancing at the base of the grand staircase attracted an appreciative crowd.

Musicians and magicians were to be found around every corner - all adding to the joyful, festive atmosphere. A wedding party even appeared on one of the balconies!

If you have a long weekend to spare, Seville is a truly charming Spanish experience and I highly recommend it as one of the top places to visit in Europe.

A glance at our map showed that there were many more sights to discover so we continued on to explore the city with its many plazas, the winding streets with bakeries, bars, hand painted ceramics and leather goods.

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Insect pollination can also be carried out by many other pollinating insects including butterflies and moths and are essential for the cropping of most fruits and some vegetables. Therefore, as bees are so vital, it’s important that we all encourage bees into our gardens throughout the year.

One of the simplest ways to attract bees to visit your garden is by growing flowers rich in pollen and nectar. Bees are more drawn to blue, purple and yellow flowers and therefore, find them the most appealing.

Bees can see the colour purple more vividly than the majority of other colours.

As bees are most active between March and September, it’s great to choose a selection of plants that will flower across the different months of most of the season so you can attract bees all year round.

What plants attract pollinators?

Spring flowers Bluebell, Daffodil, Forget-Me-Not, Hawthorn, Rhododendron.

Early-summer flowers Aquilegia, Delphinium, Foxglove, Snapdragon, Geranium.

Late-summer flowers Aster, Buddleia, Fuchsia, Heather, Lavender, Hollyhock.

Mini wildflower meadow If you have the room, why not create a mini wildflower meadow using a variety of flowers? Bees will certainly love this!

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Attendance at this General Meeting is open to any individual aged 18 years or over, who is a resident of Bangor on Dee. You are invited to come and hear how the Hall is being managed on your behalf. It has coped with a reduced income due to Covid restrictions, but has now returned to more normal activity levels, with 10 different groups using the Hall on a regular basis, providing activities which will appeal to residents of all ages.

Cubs meet every week and, with health and fitness to the fore, Slimming World, Yoga, Zumba Gold and Zumba also meet weekly.

Arts and crafts are well represented too – the long-established Art Group meets every week and a Craft and Chat group meets monthly with a Sit and Sew group meeting for two, day long sessions every month. Young Wives are also back for their regular meetings.

Private hirings, especially for young children’s parties, are also becoming very popular. Many will be delighted to know that the popular monthly first Saturday in the month Coffee Mornings have resumed.

The next one on 4th June will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The management of the Hall is carried out by volunteers who have contributed hugely to its success over many years. Working as part of a team for the benefit of the Community continues to be very satisfying, however we would welcome the involvement of younger residents in the running of this valuable village asset.

For further information about the Institute, and full details of all the Hall’s activities and availability, please visit our website bangorondeevillagehall.co.uk

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I was looking forward to being able to have plans for something in the near distant future without worrying that it might not happen after all. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case so far.

The Covid pandemic hangover is still hanging around in the background and, of course, there is the conflict between Ukraine and Russia looming across the headlines.

Although it’s not comparable to war or a pandemic, it’s likely that we are all experiencing some turbulence in our finances to varying degrees.

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Costs seem to be rising all around us, with noticeable jumps in the prices at the petrol pumps, the weekly shop still shocks me every time I reach the checkouts, and household gas and electricity bills are causing constant headaches each month.

We’ve also seen increases in the Bank of England base rate in recent months which means that the cost of borrowing will increase, and it will be interesting to see to what degree the interest rate rises will be passed on to savers.

Of course, all of these things are outside of our control. We are all passengers on this economic rollercoaster with no option to get off and we have to take it all in our stride as best as we can to keep moving forwards.

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This can be an exercise as simple as looking through your regular Direct Debits and checking if you are paying for anything you don’t need or use any more. Taking a look at items like your broadband or mobile phone contract that perhaps you haven’t renegotiated for a while.

Or maybe your mortgage and protection could do with a review to check you are on the best deal for you. You could find that there are immediate savings to be made in this exercise alone.

Then, when you look at your longer-term future.

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By EssentialsMAG environment contributor ROB RENOUF Knowing what we should do is one thing, but actually getting on and doing it is another. This is very much the case with the climate emergency - there’s now far greater awareness of things we need to reduce, such as meat consumption, flying and driving. However, putting this knowledge into practice can be challenging when it involves something we may have otherwise wanted to do.

One important thing to ask ourselves is whether these are genuine needs or wants, or primarily creations of advertising and marketing departments. Another key issue is avoiding framing such decisions as being purely about ‘giving up’ something. During lockdown, many of us appreciated improved air quality, reduced noise pollution, seeing more wildlife and enjoyed cycling and walking with less traffic. Making changes often involves a trade off, where foregoing certain things provides others in return. I’d argue that ensuring our one and only planet is capable of sustaining life on an ongoing basis should weigh above most other considerations.

So we need to move from knowing what we should do to actually doing it (and do this quickly). One example of making the necessary shift from words towards action are new proposals from the Welsh Government to improve bus services. As highlighted in my recent article on active travel, transport is now the biggest source of UK greenhouse gas emissions.

The current consultation on the bus proposals makes our situation absolutely clear - “We need to change the way we travel. Even if we electrify vehicles at the fastest feasible rate, we will break our carbon budget unless we reduce the number of cars on our roads and instead use public transport more and make more local trips by walking or cycling.”

Whilst the UK will phase out petrol and diesel cars from 2030, replacing them with electric ones won’t be sufficient. Electric cars aren’t currently affordable for many people and not everyone is able to drive; good quality, affordable public transport is an essential part of the solution.

The consultation sets out the Welsh Government’s plans for achieving this and they are very keen to hear people’s views.

It’s a fairly substantial document, but in order to tackle the climate crisis we have to get this right; I’d therefore suggest that participating would be a worthwhile investment of your time. The consultation runs until 24 June and can be found here: https://gov.wales/one-network-onetimetable-one-ticket-planning-busespublic-service-wales

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Lesley Griffiths MS Member of the Senedd for Wrexham The Hightown Barracks has a proud association with the town dating back to the 19th century. After a challenging few years where its future was under some threat, I am pleased 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh has been re-established and the future is looking brighter. I recently toured the military base to discover more about the initiatives and projects that will reinvigorate the Barracks in the coming months. A new mental health clinic is under construction which will serve military personnel across the wider region.

The Defence Mental Health Team will be based permanently at the Barracks, employing four fulltime clinicians. There is a training college engaging with the younger generations and work ongoing supporting military veterans.

I also wish to praise the members of the local community who have raised thousands of pounds to construct a permanent memorial outside the Barracks. The restoration of the Hightown Barracks is helping preserve Wrexham’s proud military tradition and I will continue to do everything in my power to support the facility.

The charity has transformed people’s lives for the better and, it is clear,that continuing to create opportunities for young people will be crucial as we emerge from the pandemic.

Community projects in Wrexham have received thousands of pounds from the National Lottery this year alone and I hope even more will benefit in future.

I recently conducted my latest meeting with the Chair of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. These meetings take place regularly, enabling me to raise any local issues and ensure the authorities are aware of patients’ day-to-day experiences. I was pleased to learn an extra £1m is being used by the Health Board to assist with recruiting staff in the Emergency Departments at the three main hospitals across North Wales.

Having successfully employed a new Nurse Consultant, the Health Board is now focused on recruiting consultants for the Emergency Department at the Wrexham Maelor. I’m sure this update will be welcomed and I will continue to work with the relevant bodies to ensure local residents receive the best possible health services.

Created by Moneypenny co-founder, Rachel Clacher, WeMindTheGap helps disadvantaged young people by delivering programmes that help them gain new skills and experiences.

National Lottery funding has played a key role in helping the charity finance the courses and I visited WeMindTheGap to hear from the latest participants. The grant offers six month paid internships to young women, helping them develop confidence, independence and skills. WeMindTheGap is such a worthy recipient of National Lottery support.

Talwyd costau’r cyhoeddiad hwn gan Gomisiwn y Senedd, o gronfeydd cyhoeddus / The costs of this publication have been met by the Senedd Commission from public funds.

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We can’t stress enough how much forward planning can save you in the long-term, especially if your planning involves an exit strategy dependent on a sale of assets.

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Legal Advice Being compensated for the pain of work!

Post COVID lockdown, physiotherapists are reporting a surge in patients suffering from workplace injuries caused by a lack of adequate equipment being provided by their employers. In some cases, this is because people have been and/or are still being asked to work from home without proper office chairs and desks being supplied. In other cases, employees who got used to the body freedom and exercise that came with covid lockdown are now suffering because they are back at work and spending long periods in one position, without the right equipment or breaks.

One of the most common workplace injuries is repetitive strain injury (RSI). Yet even though RSI is a recognised condition under the Health and Safety at Work Act, it is surprising how few employees and bosses are aware of the legal requirement for employers to address the risks associated with it and provide aids to improve it and time off for treatment.

Mainly affecting upper body, forearms and elbows, wrists and hands, neck and shoulder, RSI is a manageable condition – provided the symptoms are recognised and treatment is given. Without treatment the symptoms can worsen, severely affecting a person’s life for

years or forever, and resulting in people having to change their type of employment or even give up work completely.

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, employers are legally required to carry out a risk assessment on jobs and equipment that may cause RSI, and make the necessary ‘reasonable adjustments’ to working conditions and equipment to enable employees to work comfortably.

If you have Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and believe it has been caused by your job, you may be entitled to make an Industrial Disease claim against your employer. To be successful you will need to prove that your employer failed in their duty of care to you and that failure resulted in your injury, which was a foreseeable result of the failure.

There is no doubt that RSI claims are becoming more commonplace in the courts, and sufferers whose injuries have been caused by workplace conditions should not be put off bringing a claim against an employer because their injury is being dismissed as a largely psychosomatic condition – which is often the case. They should seek medical advice, get a diagnosis, gather the evidence, and make an appointment to see a local personal injury lawyer.

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