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FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PROVIDER RECOGNISED FOR CARE SECTOR ACHIEVEMENTS


Judges of the Specialist Payroll & HR Provider Award at The Rewards, organised by Rewards Strategy, were impressed by the firm’s work for clients in the care sector.


Recent highlights included transferring 27 new care home payrolls, with 2,500 employees, in just four weeks with no interruption in service. FC Payroll Solutions has also automated processes for 40 payrolls, saving time and resources for care homes.


Sharon Austen, partner at PKF Francis Clark, said: “Care homes have faced many challenges during the pandemic, so it’s pleasing to be recognised for the role our payroll teams have played in enabling them to focus on their vital work.


“This award is testament to the professionalism and expertise of our people, who have worked so hard to support all our payroll clients throughout this extraordinary year.


FC Payroll Solutions has been named Specialist Provider of the Year at a leading industry awards for payroll professionals, recognised specifically for its work in the care sector.


With 38 staff based in Poole, Torquay and Truro, PKF Francis Clark’s commercial payroll bureau handles payrolls for more than 1,200 businesses and organisations across the South West and beyond.


SCIENTISTS EVALUATING ANTI- VIRAL FACEMASK BELIEVED TO


KILL COVID-19 Scientists at Cambridge University are testing a facemask that has an anti-viral fabric coating which they believe may kill COVID-19.


The reusable mask was developed by British company LiquidNano and has already been shown to kill a coronavirus that is genetically and structurally very similar to SARS-CoV-2.


The fabric of the mask contains a unique nano-coating called DiOX 4, which has strong anti-viral properties, according to an initial study by the University of Cambridge.


Further testing has now been commissioned to evaluate the efficacy of the mask directly on COVID-19.


Andy Middleton, of LiquidNano, said: "We have created an antimicrobial face mask that is environmentally friendly and ergonomically designed to be worn comfortably for long periods. The mask can be washed up to 20 times, which is a major positive for anybody who is concerned about the environmental impact of disposable masks."


The initial study of the DiOX 4 facemask was overseen by - 10 -


“As the awards ceremony was held virtually this year, unfortunately there are no glamorous photos, but we look forward to celebrating properly when regulations allow.”


FC Payroll Solutions was also shortlisted in the Service Provider Team category, while Torquay-based payroll services assistant Daryl Stubbs was a finalist for the Rising Star Award.


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Dr. Graham Christie, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge.


Dr Graham Christie commented: "Our study showed that the coating on this facemask has strong anti-viral properties, which are likely to be effective against all types of coronavirus. We initially tested it on a pathogen called MHV-A59, which is genetically and structurally very similar to the causative agent of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). We found that the mask killed almost 95% of the test virus within one hour.


"We followed the industry standard testing for viruses on material (ISO18184:19) but made some critical adaptations to give it a more ‘real-world' relevance. Therefore, there is evidence to suggest that this mask could be beneficial in helping to prevent human to human transmission of COVID-19, and we are now scheduled to conduct further tests using the SARS-Cov-2 pathogen."


The study showed that 95% of viral pathogens introduced to the fabric surface were killed within one hour and almost 100% aſter four hours.


The study found that the mask maintained its antiviral properties aſter repeated washing, albeit at a reduced rate when compared to a box-fresh mask.


DiOX D4 is an anti-microbial technology based on quaternary ammonium salts, which have proven efficacy against bacteria (including odour control) and viruses. The long chain molecular structure of DIOX D4 enhances efficacy using a mechanical action to spear the outer cell of a pathogen.


www.liquidnano.com www.tomorrowscare.co.uk


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