Liverpool City Council

8x8 Launches AI-Powered Solution for Councils to Help Increase Electoral Engagement and Reduce Local Authorities’ Election Workloads

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Jeudi, mai 30, 2024

A voice and digital chat service for public sector organisations that seamlessly integrates into their contact centre and embeds into existing websites, Ballot It!

Key Points: 
  • A voice and digital chat service for public sector organisations that seamlessly integrates into their contact centre and embeds into existing websites, Ballot It!
  • is powered by the conversational AI capabilities of 8x8 Intelligent Customer Assistant .
  • Instant Self-Service with Customised Information: provides voters with links to specific local projects and candidate information via voice and digital channels.
  • Enhanced Productivity: Reduces contact centre and staff workloads for councils and local governments with automated messages directing citizens to the relevant online resources.

Liverpool Chosen to Host Spectacular Naming Ceremony for Cunard's New Queen Anne

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Lundi, février 5, 2024

VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard's spiritual home* is to host the spectacular Naming Ceremony for its newest ship Queen Anne.

Key Points: 
  • VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard's spiritual home* is to host the spectacular Naming Ceremony for its newest ship Queen Anne.
  • The formal Naming will be the highlight of a day of celebration for Queen Anne, currently nearing completion in Italy.
  • An impressive line-up of eminent entertainers will give unforgettable live performances surrounding the official naming as Queen Anne makes her maiden call into Cunard's spiritual home.
  • Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said: "It's a huge honor for Liverpool to be chosen as the location for the official naming of Queen Anne.

Essence SmartCare Expands UK Operations, Bolsters Access to Its Advanced Technology-Enabled Senior Care Solutions

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Mardi, octobre 10, 2023

HERZLIYA, Israel, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Essence SmartCare, a leader in IoT and AI-based remote care solutions and services, today announced the expansion of its UK Logistics Hub to support the company's dramatic growth across the region. Having operated in the UK markets for over 5 years, this move allows Essence SmartCare to further advance its portfolio of digitally integrated care solutions to more than 12.7 million seniors living in the country—building on the large proportion of seniors that already utilize the company's solutions for remote care.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to this expansion, the company released research into the state of senior care in the UK region.
  • "At Essence SmartCare, we are dedicated to equipping seniors with high-quality, scalable care solutions," said Barak Katz, General Manager of Essence SmartCare.
  • "By providing truly innovative and advanced cloud-based, remote care solutions, we are relieving the massive strain placed on traditional care systems in the UK and the NHS, while simultaneously improving the levels or care experienced by seniors."
  • With its range of care solutions, Essence SmartCare is providing continuous monitoring for residents in the UK and facilitating independent, dignified living for many vulnerable and elderly individuals.

Essence SmartCare Expands UK Operations, Bolsters Access to Its Advanced Technology-Enabled Senior Care Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, octobre 10, 2023

HERZLIYA, Israel, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Essence SmartCare, a leader in IoT and AI-based remote care solutions and services, today announced the expansion of its UK Logistics Hub to support the company's dramatic growth across the region. Having operated in the UK markets for over 5 years, this move allows Essence SmartCare to further advance its portfolio of digitally integrated care solutions to more than 12.7 million seniors living in the country—building on the large proportion of seniors that already utilize the company's solutions for remote care.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to this expansion, the company released research into the state of senior care in the UK region.
  • "At Essence SmartCare, we are dedicated to equipping seniors with high-quality, scalable care solutions," said Barak Katz, General Manager of Essence SmartCare.
  • "By providing truly innovative and advanced cloud-based, remote care solutions, we are relieving the massive strain placed on traditional care systems in the UK and the NHS, while simultaneously improving the levels or care experienced by seniors."
  • With its range of care solutions, Essence SmartCare is providing continuous monitoring for residents in the UK and facilitating independent, dignified living for many vulnerable and elderly individuals.

Top Ten Councils That Pay Out The Most Personal Injury Compensation

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Mardi, août 29, 2023

Essex County Council and Hampshire County Council followed, with both councils paying out over £1.2m.

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  • Essex County Council and Hampshire County Council followed, with both councils paying out over £1.2m.
  • Rounding up the top five were Camden Council and Manchester City Council, paying out £1.1m and £1m respectively.
  • The full list can be found below:
    The figures indicate that the North West and South East of England were the areas where local authorities paid out the highest personal injury payouts.
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“We are continuing to deliver for the public” – ICO publishes practice recommendations and enforcement notices on FOI

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Jeudi, août 10, 2023

The action coincides with a year since the ICO published our new Freedom of Information (FOI) regulatory manual, which set out its approach to more strategic enforcement of FOI in line with its statutory powers.

Key Points: 
  • The action coincides with a year since the ICO published our new Freedom of Information (FOI) regulatory manual, which set out its approach to more strategic enforcement of FOI in line with its statutory powers.
  • In a blog post today, Warren Seddon marked the anniversary by highlighting increased action taken by the ICO over the last year.
  • - Practice recommendation issued to the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for failures to conform to the Freedom of Information Act Code of Practice.
  • - To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.