SPATTER MATTER


JUMP THE QUEUE... TO FASTER DIAGNOSIS


ALMOST 30% of the UK population are very worried about the time taken to get a medical condition diagnosed.* Early diagnosis and access to the right support and services can be crucial


in the road to recovery. A delay in diagnosis can not only cause unnecessary stress and worry, but may also aggravate symptoms and mean treatment could take longer. At an already stressful time, being moved from one NHS waiting list to


another is exactly what you don’t need. Unfortunately, we still hear stories of delays under the NHS, meaning longer treatment and recovery time. At AWD Healthcare we are giving you the opportunity to jump the NHS


queue, introducing a simple more affordable product that can give you the help and reassurance you need in the initial stages of diagnosis. Early diagnosis plans allow you to claim more control over your healthcare


at a more affordable price than a standard private medical insurance (PMI) policy. These plans are available on a stand-alone basis or as an add-on to existing schemes and give you access to specialist medical consultants and a hospital of your choice. Avoiding lengthy waiting times for diagnostic consultations and tests


means you can get to the bottom of what is wrong with you, as soon as possible. Covering diagnostic tests such as CT, MRI, and PET scans, X-Rays and ECGs can give you the peace of mind you need during an already stressful time. When affordability may prevent you buying a traditional PMI product, a


simple policy that just helps you find out what is wrong may give you the reassurance you are seeking at a price you can afford. Early diagnosis plans are available whether you are an individual, family,


or business, have a healthcare scheme already in place, or are new to the market. Contact us on tel: +44 (0)1274 588862 or email awd@php.co.uk.


*You Gov Research carried out on behalf of First Assist Insurance Services – Feb 2012 AWD Healthcare is a trading style of The Private Health Partnership (PHP). The Association of Welding Distribution (AWD) is an introducer appointed representative of The Private Health Partnership (PHP). PHP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) No 306306.


CELEBRATE UK TALENT ATWORLDSKILLS The UK’s most talented apprentices, employees and learners were celebrated at a glittering Awards ceremony at The Skills Show on 16 November 2013. Around 655 finalists competed across 69 national finals at The Skills Show (approximately 40% more finalists than last year). Competitors from this year’s cycle of WorldSkills UK Competitions may be eligible to compete for a place in the team that will represent the UK at WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015. Skills and Enterprise Minister, Matthew Hancock, said: “Congratulations to


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all of this year’s winners. Skills are vital to the future of our country and it’s great to see so many talented young people taking part and demonstrating their expertise. I hope today’s winners will inspire others to begin learning a new skill which could lead to a new career and then to become the stars of tomorrow.” Registrations for national competitions 2014 are open from 10 February - 21 March 2014. See www.worldskillsuk.org


AWD NATIONAL COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS


Phil Tranter – Chairman/Director Air Products PLC. Tel: +44 (0)7801 178264 E-mail: national.chairman@awd.org.uk trantep@airproducts.co.uk


Lee Darton – Vice Chairman/Director Flextraction Limited. Tel: +44 (0)1664 410641 / 07879 893669 E-mail: national.vice.chairman@awd.org.uk lkd@flextraction.co.uk


Dave P. Ellwood – Company Secretary/Director Britannia Welding Supplies Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1252 333 661 / 07860 258309 E-mail: company.secretary@awd.org.uk dave@britweld.co.uk


Adrian Hawkins – Financial Director Weldability-Sif. Tel: +44 (0)1462 482200 / 0779 3220800 E-mail: finance.director@awd.org.uk adrian@weldability-sif.com


REGIONAL OFFICERS


NORTH Vacant – Regional Officer Caretaker of Region – Lee Darton – Vice Chairman/Director Flextraction Limited. Tel: +44(0)1664 410641 / 07879 893669 E-mail: national.vice.chairman@awd.org.uk lkd@flextraction.co.uk


Vacant – Vice Regional Officer


CENTRAL Andy Bridger – Regional Officer BOC Industrial Supplies & Services. Tel: +44 (0)1483 244783 / 07827 234296 E-mail: andy.bridger@linde.com


Vacant – Vice Regional Officer


SOUTH EAST Gareth Hawkins – Regional Officer Weldability-Sif. Tel: +44 (0)1462 482200 / 07793 220802 5777 / 0797 6830017 E-mail: gareth@weldability-sif.com


Harry Reade – Vice Regional Officer Corewire Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)7584 088061 E-mail: harryreade@aol.com


SOUTH WEST Ms. EmilyWright – Regional Officer Safety First Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1752 201000 E-mail: ewright@sfm-tusker.com


Vacant – Vice Regional Officer


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