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BBC News
4 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Stoke on Trent charity 'stunned' by care board funding cut
Two Stoke-on-Trent charities that support older people have said they face the threat of closure due to NHS funding Beth Johnson Foundation's (BJF) dementia advocacy service and Saltbox's CareLink befriending and health intervention service said they both had their annual grants cut by the Integrated Care Board (ICB).Sue Read, CEO at the Beth Johnson Foundation, said she was "stunned" by the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB said 18 of 21 voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) grants had been retained, and it had funded a six-month transition period until the end of September for three that were not. It said this was to support the organisations in finding a more suitable income ICB added it also offered support to service users of the organisations, which remained open during the transition. The third charity affected is Moorlands Home Link, which provides day care, meals on wheels and other services for more than 130 clients across the Staffordshire Moorlands. 'People will slip through the cracks' "The ICB claims that our dementia service can be provided by other organisations, which is untrue," said Ms Read."Older people with dementia advocacy needs simply do not meet the criteria of other charitable advocacy organisations, so there will not be any appropriate, local organisations to refer current and future community members to."She said she believed transitional conversations with the ICB had been "ineffective" in exploring how older members would be supported after funding ended."We worry about who would co-ordinate such a diluted service in the future, or whether older community members with dementia advocacy needs will simply fall through the cracks," she CareLink service provides phone calls, health intervention and crisis support, as well as befriending and a falls prevention service."What is becoming clear is that it is a dangerous business being an older person in Stoke-on-Trent," said CEO Lloyd Cooke."The ICB appears to have little regard for long-standing preventative services which provide a safety net to elderly, vulnerable residents and has based its assessment of our effectiveness as a service on a misinformed and flawed process. "We have been given no opportunity to challenge this or to appeal the decision." The ICB added that, as a result of the review, more than £2m in funding would continue to be invested into VCSE said it would also invest a further £2.2m into tackling and reducing health inequalities and enhancing health outcomes. It added savings of about £410,000 would be made by the grant review, which would be ringfenced to invest back into the VCSE sector. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saltbox Launches New "Access Plan" to Empower More Product-Based Entrepreneurs with Flexible Logistics Solutions
ATLANTA, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saltbox, the co-warehousing and logistics platform purpose-built for product-based entrepreneurs, today announced the launch of its Access Plan, a new, cost-effective membership tier designed to make entry into Saltbox's thriving entrepreneurial community more accessible than ever. The Access Plan unlocks a new way for small business owners to engage with Saltbox's national network of flexible workspace locations. With a low monthly commitment, entrepreneurs can now work onsite, tap into logistics resources, and participate in the community—without the need for a dedicated warehouse suite. "At Saltbox, our mission is to remove barriers to entrepreneurship," said Olivia Mariani, VP of Marketing at Saltbox. "The Access Plan reflects that mission by giving rising business owners a way to plug into our community, gain access to key logistics services, and grow their product-based business without the need for a warehouse space." Access Plan members will receive: Saltbox-managed freight receiving and onsite carrier pickups Use of open coworking desks, packing stations, and photo studios On-site logistics support from Saltbox staff Access to cheaper shipping rates via the Parsel app Member pricing for pick & pack or storage services Invitations to member-exclusive programming and events The opportunity to upgrade into a dedicated warehouse suite as their business scales The Access Plan is now available in every Saltbox location. It's a perfect fit for emerging ecommerce brands, solopreneurs, and early-stage businesses where running logistics from home is a challenge, and was built for startups looking for flexibility, community, and a professional environment that scales with them. Saltbox has redefined what it means to support product-based businesses, and the Access Plan is another step toward delivering inclusive, human-centered solutions for the entrepreneurs powering the modern economy. To learn more about this new offering, visit About Saltbox Saltbox is the flexible co-warehousing and logistics company on a mission to enable every entrepreneur to launch, grow, and scale their business. With locations across the U.S., Saltbox provides turnkey warehouse suites, fulfillment services, and a supportive community tailored to the needs of ecommerce and small business operators. Learn more at Media Contact: Olivia Mariani 395445@ (469) 296-9448 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Saltbox Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
