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Blue Light Card Discounts

Posted: 15th February 2026

15.02.26 Become a Blue Light Card Member

We all know how hard it is with finances fir members. To help those who are eligible,  access many discounts for one £4.99 payment covering 2 years membership, which is renewable. Membership includes those in social care and teachers.

Members access to over 15,000 discounts from national and…

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Eyes 20.20.20 Rule

Posted: 14th February 2026

Safety & Care For Your Eyes:

There are a number of things to look out for regarding your eyes in and out of work. Read the article

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/13/wear-shades-winter-follow-20-20-20-rule-experts-look-after-eyes?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Remember the any screen rule – 20 minutes, 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away !

Always refer to eye safety…

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Workers Rights Act

Posted: 7th February 2026

Employers Rights Act 2025

Made Royal Assent 18th December:

18.02.26 See update on the Rights Act.

Gov.uk

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-lawsbringthe-world-of-work-into-the-21stcentury

ACAS

https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-bill#:~:text=The%20Employment%20Rights%20Bill%20has,the%20Employment%20Rights%20Act%201996

An historic win for working people

Thanks to union pressure, millions of workers will benefit from day-one sick pay from April 2026, alongside a wide range of strengthened protections. Had this…

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Find Your Cheapest Car Fuel

Posted: 3rd February 2026

02.02.26 Find Your Cheapest Fuel

 

Government’s Fuel Finder scheme starting 02.02.2026. All fuel businesses for your vehicles are required to make their forecourt charges available within 30 minutes.

Use the App or Website for MyRac, PetrolPrices or Fuelio, to help you locate the cheapest forecourt near wherever you are.

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State Pension Tax Free

Posted: 22nd January 2026

Organise on Tax Free State Pension

It’s not fair. More and more pensioners are being forced to hand back a chunk of their state pension through tax, so we’re standing up and saying ‘enough’.

Millions of struggling pensioners are already paying tax on their state pensions, but as pensions rise and the personal…

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Jess’s Rule – GP Surgery

Posted: 17th January 2026

Jess’s Rule to be promoted in all GP surgeries in England

You need to know this rule applies to help you and your loved ones.

This rule relates to where your medical condition has not been diagnosed by your GP on the 3rd visit. Your GP needs to look…

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Stress In The Workplace

Posted: 14th January 2026

Workplace Stress: 

By addressing six areas, employers can identify stressors and implement measures to protect their workforce from adverse reactions to pressure, according to the TUC and the HSE

If you consider there is workplace stress impacting on you as an individual or…

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You can make change at work

Posted: 7th January 2026

You can make a change

Workers won changes at major employers:

See how workers are winning. These real-world success stories from Organise demonstrate the power of collective action in the workplace. Use these examples to identify any changes needed in your own work environment—then, let’s turn that insight into action.…

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