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Metro
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street confirms special episode as legend reaches breaking point
Coronation Street is set to air a special episode that will see much loved character Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) reach breaking point. Viewers will know that Asha began training to be a paramedic in 2023 and has been involved in some massive storylines, including the deaths of Mason Radcliffe and Craig Tinker. The hour-long episode, which will air on Monday, August 25, is set to highlight the pressure Asha faces as a trainee paramedic. In the second half of the episode, which will be told entirely from Asha's perspective, viewers will see a flashback to the day that pushes the young woman to her breaking point. During a harrowing shift at the hospital, Asha is faced with a death, an injured elderly patient and a vicious racist attack. After such a devastating experience, Asha finds herself in the Rovers beer garden unable to breathe as she suffers a panic attack. As her twin brother Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) prepares to embark on a new chapter in India, Asha battles her inner demons, desperate to keep her true feelings hidden from her family. To ensure that this story has been told sensitively and accurately, Coronation Street has teamed up with The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC). 'Our charity supports the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of the UK's ambulance community, and it was important to us that this story was portrayed with sensitivity and accuracy,' Angie Crashley, Wellbeing Support Team Manager at TASC, said. 'Since the launch of the Ambulance Staff Crisis phoneline we have supported 1068 people in crisis or at risk of taking their own life, of those 15 were student paramedics.' Speaking about working with Coronation Street, Angie said: 'We were pleased to support the Coronation Street team in developing Asha's storyline, helping to ensure that it reflects the real-life experiences and challenges faced by student paramedics. 'Storylines like this play a vital role in raising awareness and breaking down stigma around the pressures ambulance staff can face – especially those who are just starting their careers. 'We're proud to have contributed to a storyline that highlights both the importance of support and the strength of those working on the frontline.' She added: 'No matter what role you have in the ambulance community, TASC is here for you – because those who care for others deserve care too.' Speaking about taking on the special episode, actress Tanisha Gorey, who has played Asha since 2009, said: 'I feel honoured to be trusted with a storyline of this scale and significance. 'Stepping into the shoes of a trainee paramedic and exploring the highs, lows, and emotional challenges of their work has been both moving and eye-opening. More Trending 'It's a role that carries a huge responsibility, and I hope we've done justice to the reality so many face. 'If this story reaches even one person, sparks a conversation, or offers a moment of understanding, then it's served its purpose.' View More » The special episode will be available to watch from 7am on Monday, August 25 on ITVX. MORE: Major Coronation Street couple not getting back together as legend puts to bed reunion claims
Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Harrowing ITV Coronation Street episode will show character reach breaking point in emotional hour-long special
Coronation Street's beloved character Asha Alahan will be at the centre of an emotional hour-long special episode, which will air on ITV this month Coronation Street will cast a deeply moving and compelling spotlight on Asha Alahan, portrayed by Tanisha Gorey, in a special hour-long episode that's just been announced. Fans can catch a first glimpse from Coronation Street 's brand new trailer. The episode will explore the pressures Asha encounters as a trainee paramedic, examining the concealed stresses and tensions lurking beneath her apparent composure. The later half of the gripping ITV episode unfolds entirely through Asha's viewpoint, looking back to a traumatic day that drives her to her to the brink. Viewers will witness Asha experience the complete terror of a shift featuring a fatality, a wounded elderly person, and a distressing racist assault, all leading to her frantic battle to catch her breath in the Rovers back garden, consumed by a debilitating panic attack. Whilst her twin brother Aadi, portrayed by Adam Hussain, gets ready to begin a fresh adventure in India, Asha fights her internal struggles, determined to conceal her genuine emotions from her loved ones. To guarantee Asha's story has been presented in the most authentic, compassionate and truthful way, Coronation Street has been collaborating with The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC). Angie Crashley, Wellbeing Support Team Manager at TASC, said: "At TASC, we were pleased to support the Coronation Street team in developing Asha's storyline, helping to ensure that it reflects the real-life experiences and challenges faced by student paramedics. "Storylines like this play a vital role in raising awareness and breaking down stigma around the pressures ambulance staff can face – especially those who are just starting their careers. We're proud to have contributed to a storyline that highlights both the importance of support and the strength of those working on the frontline. "Our charity supports the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of the UK's ambulance community, and it was important to us that this story was portrayed with sensitivity and accuracy. Since the launch of the Ambulance Staff Crisis phoneline we have supported 1068 people in crisis or at risk of taking their own life, of those 15 were student paramedics. "No matter what role you have in the ambulance community, TASC is here for you – because those who care for others deserve care too." Regarding Asha's forthcoming storyline, actress Tanisha added: "I feel honoured to be trusted with a storyline of this scale and significance. Stepping into the shoes of a trainee paramedic and exploring the highs, lows, and emotional challenges of their work has been both moving and eye-opening. It's a role that carries a huge responsibility, and I hope we've done justice to the reality so many face. If this story reaches even one person, sparks a conversation, or offers a moment of understanding, then it's served its purpose."
Irish Independent
05-08-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Calls for more investment in Tipperary town as ‘concerning' report shows deepening disadvantage
TASC, a national think-tank for action on social change found that services in Tipperary town are falling far short of the needs of locals, with major gaps in the areas of mental health, addiction supports, childcare and transport. The report – authored by Dr Adeelia Goffe, Dr Sara Singleton and Maria Pachowicz – warns that without targeted action, structural disadvantage in the town will deepen. The report also called for 'urgent and sustained investment in services, infrastructure and inclusion measures to create a fairer, more connected' town. It found that the town faced unique pressures, including a much higher share of non-Irish nationals, ethnic minorities, and Irish Travellers compared to the rest of the county or country. Tipperary town also sees higher levels of unemployment, disability, and early school leaving and the fact that 40% of households in the town are single-parent households – almost double the national average. The implementation of school transport and breakfast schemes to support children's education and well-being, the expansion of access to physical and mental healthcare, as well as creating safe, inclusive spaces for young people are among the measures cited in the report to support the town to grow and thrive. Councillor for the Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel Municipal District Liam Browne said that the report's findings were 'really concerning'. "As a local councillor for Tipperary town, this new TASC report is really concerning, but it also tells us exactly what we've been seeing and hearing for years now in Tipperary town. 'It confirms that the essential services in Tipperary Town just aren't good enough for the community, especially for our children and families,' he said. "It also highlights the deeper issues that led to the creation of the Tipperary Town Revitalisation Project in the first place. The project's plan already focuses on making the community fairer and more supportive, and this report gives us strong evidence to speed up that work,' Cllr Browne said. Highlighting the importance of the work of the Tipperary Town Revitalisation Task Force, Cllr Browne called for energy from the task force to address the issues raised by the TASC report. "We need to use the energy from the revitalisation project to fix the service gaps TASC pointed out, like getting better access to mental health care and improving our transport links. "This is a chance to connect to the town's comeback with real, everyday improvements for all residents, making sure Tipperary Town has a truly fair and supportive future. It's easy to knock a town, but Tipperary town deserves better than that. It has suffered from decades of underinvestment, but what's done is done. It's time now to think bigger and better,' Cllr Browne concluded. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
Khaleej Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
TASC slashes Tech Hiring Time in Saudi Arabia with launch of Tech Vertical AIQU
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving a significant surge in demand for technology talent, especially in AI and machine learning. However, many companies face challenges such as lengthy hiring processes, high costs, and limited flexibility, which cause delays that put critical digital projects at risk. Overcoming these obstacles is essential to sustaining the Kingdom's fast-moving digital transformation. AIQU, powered by workforce solutions provider TASC, builds on its established presence in Saudi Arabia by introducing innovative solutions like Deploy-on-Demand, which is designed to cut tech hiring timelines by up to 50 per cent. With a proven track record in Tech Talent, Statement of Work, Digital, and Managed Services, AIQU continues to evolve to meet the Kingdom's growing demand for agile workforce solutions. They enable clients to rapidly fill specialised roles while handling iqama, payroll, compliance, and onboarding, providing pre-verified talent ready to deploy within 2 to 6 weeks, compared to the market average of 3 to 6 months. This innovative solution is already supporting public sector digital programmes, banking and fintech transformations, global consultancies, and rapidly scaling SAP and ERP projects across the country. Industries such as cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity are expanding faster than available talent can keep pace, creating an urgent tech crunch in Saudi Arabia. Roles like cloud architects, SAP consultants, and data engineers are in high demand, but local expertise remains limited. For specialised skills such as OT/ICS security or data governance, the talent gap is even more pronounced. AP consulting roles, for example, have a local talent shortfall of up to 40 per cent. 'Many businesses simply cannot afford the three to six-month hiring cycles associated with conventional recruitment or global system integrators,' says Tim Harlow, head of AIQU. 'Critical transformation projects cannot wait, yet the complexity of the Saudi recruitment market makes speed challenging. Vision 2030's momentum has created an enormous opportunity for organisations able to close their talent gaps quickly.' System integrators add further cost and complexity with approval processes and onboarding delays, making these models less sustainable. 'Cost, speed, and flexibility are the three pillars every client struggles with. Existing models are too rigid for today's dynamic projects,' Taha Esmail, VP of AIQU added. AIQU's Deploy-on-Demand model is built to overcome these challenges by offering pre-verified, project-ready tech talent mobilised up to 70 per cent faster than traditional hiring models. Clients submit role requirements tied to project deliverables, and AIQU matches candidates from a continuously refreshed bench of regional and international professionals. The service also manages full onboarding, including iqama, payroll, compliance, and Saudization requirements, ensuring faster time-to-productivity and regulatory alignment. Beyond speed, AIQU's approach delivers significant cost savings, typically 30 to 50 per cent compared to traditional system integrators, by cutting multilayered consulting overheads and providing transparent pricing. 'Clients want agility. We enable them to scale teams up or down based on project phases without the cost and complexity of long-term headcount commitments,' said Pinky Mistry, VP of AIQU. AIQU is expanding its pipeline of Arabic-speaking professionals, partnering with local training academies, building offshore development centers and growing its presence across the country. 'Vision 2030's momentum has created a massive opportunity for those who can close talent gaps fast. Our focus is on giving clients the agility they need to keep pace with this transformation,' concludes Tim.
Web Release
04-07-2025
- Business
- Web Release
TASC Slashes Tech Hiring Time in Saudi Arabia with Launch of Tech Vertical AIQU
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving a significant surge in demand for technology talent, especially in AI and machine learning. However, many companies face challenges such as lengthy hiring processes, high costs, and limited flexibility, which cause delays that put critical digital projects at risk. Overcoming these obstacles is essential to sustaining the Kingdom's fast-moving digital transformation. AIQU, powered by workforce solutions provider TASC, builds on its established presence in Saudi Arabia by introducing innovative solutions like Deploy-on-Demand, which is designed to cut tech hiring timelines by up to 50%. With a proven track record in Tech Talent, Statement of Work, Digital, and Managed Services, AIQU continues to evolve to meet the Kingdom's growing demand for agile workforce solutions. They enable clients to rapidly fill specialized roles while handling iqama, payroll, compliance, and onboarding, providing pre-verified talent ready to deploy within 2 to 6 weeks, compared to the market average of 3 to 6 months. This innovative solution is already supporting public sector digital programs, banking and fintech transformations, global consultancies, and rapidly scaling SAP and ERP projects across the Kingdom. Tackling the Tech Talent Shortage Industries such as cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity are expanding faster than available talent can keep pace, creating an urgent tech crunch in Saudi Arabia. Roles like cloud architects, SAP consultants, and data engineers are in high demand, but local expertise remains limited. For specialized skills such as OT/ICS security or data governance, the talent gap is even more pronounced. AP consulting roles, for example, have a local talent shortfall of up to 40%. Traditional hiring methods are often too slow and rigid to meet these evolving needs. 'Many businesses simply cannot afford the three to six-month hiring cycles associated with conventional recruitment or global system integrators,' says Tim Harlow, Head of AIQU. 'Critical transformation projects cannot wait, yet the complexity of the Saudi recruitment market makes speed challenging. Vision 2030's momentum has created an enormous opportunity for organizations able to close their talent gaps quickly.' System integrators add further cost and complexity with approval processes and onboarding delays, making these models less sustainable. 'Cost, speed, and flexibility are the three pillars every client struggles with. Existing models are too rigid for today's dynamic projects,' Taha Esmail, VP – AIQU added. Deploy-on-Demand: A Faster, Flexible, and Cost-Effective Solution AIQU's Deploy-on-Demand model is built to overcome these challenges by offering pre-verified, project-ready tech talent mobilized up to 70% faster than traditional hiring models. Clients submit role requirements tied to project deliverables, and AIQU matches candidates from a continuously refreshed bench of regional and international professionals. The service also manages full onboarding, including iqama, payroll, compliance, and Saudization requirements, ensuring faster time-to-productivity and regulatory alignment. Beyond speed, AIQU's approach delivers significant cost savings, typically 30% to 50% compared to traditional system integrators, by cutting multilayered consulting overheads and providing transparent pricing. 'Clients want agility. We enable them to scale teams up or down based on project phases without the cost and complexity of long-term headcount commitments,' said Pinky Mistry, VP – AIQU. With multiple Vision 2030 initiatives moving into execution phases, demand for specialized tech expertise will only intensify. To meet this need, AIQU is expanding its pipeline of Arabic-speaking professionals, partnering with local training academies, building offshore development centers and growing its presence across the Kingdom. 'Vision 2030's momentum has created a massive opportunity for those who can close talent gaps fast. Our focus is on giving clients the agility they need to keep pace with this transformation,' concludes Tim.
