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BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Prisoners from HMP Ford will begin building new homes
Prisoners in Sussex will build homes across the county as part of a deterrent from HMP Ford Prison are being offered training before getting out on site, and it is hoped the project will help cut reoffending homes will then be offered to those on local housing registers, key workers or vulnerable people, such as women and children who are fleeing domestic the project is still in the early stages in Sussex, it has already proved a success in the South West, with more than 180 houses built by prisoners in the region so far. Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has allocated funding for the scheme and believes it will help rehabilitate costs the UK more than £18bn each year, police say."This programme will also help to address the housing shortages and high rent prices," Ms Bourne PPC visited Boutique Modern, the contractor and modular manufacturer who will employ the prisoners to build sustainable components of the homes are built within the factory and shipped to the construction site for firm already has two prisoners on its books and said it hopes to expand the programme across its factory, sites and wider business if the new project goes Shone, projects director for Boutique Modern, said: "Giving inmates the opportunity to develop real skills in a real working environment not only supports rehabilitation but also strengthens our industry at its core."It's exactly the kind of collaborative, purposeful work that reflects our values as a business."
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Crying eight-week-old otter found near river
A crying eight-week-old baby otter abandoned by a river was "growing stronger every day" following his rescue, a charity said. UK Wild Otter Trust said a passerby found Scratch crying by the River Fynn near Ipswich, weighing 0.5kg (1.1lb) on 26 May. When one of the rescuers scooped up the cub, he was scratched in the process, which gave the inspiration for the otter's name. Dave Webb, the charity's founder, said: "Scratch was cold, hungry, and confused, but he was also a fighter!" The cub was spotted by walkers when he was heard crying from afar and was in a distressed state. Originally, the members of the public left him there in case his mother came back, but later they returned to rescue him. He was then passed over to the UK Wild Otter Trust. Mr Webb said: "With warmth, food, and round-the-clock care, he's already growing stronger every day." The charity said Scratch has now tripled in weight with a tailored rehabilitation plan, and it was hoped he would be returned to the wild. Scratch was the eighth otter rescue the charity had made this year. Otters are protected by law, and it is illegal to hunt, trap or disturb them, according to the UK Wild Otter Trust. In recent years, new threats have emerged affecting otters, including road traffic accidents, habitat destruction, being captured in fishing nets and increased use of pesticides in farming. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'We've been rescuing and rehoming cats for 100 years' Rare otter filmed swimming in town centre park Dog rescued from underground pipe by firefighters
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Encompass Health Plans a 50-Bed Unit to Better Serve North Las Vegas
Encompass Health Corporation EHC recently disclosed initial plans to construct a freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in North Las Vegas, NV. Equipped with 50 beds, the facility is expected to commence operations by 2028. The hospital will offer private patient rooms, a modern therapy gym equipped with advanced rehabilitation technologies and specialized spaces such as daily living suite and an in-house dialysis unit. Complementing these are additional amenities like an in-house pharmacy, a communal dining space and a therapeutic courtyard. Patients will benefit from comprehensive rehabilitative services, including round-the-clock nursing care, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy. The care team will include highly trained physicians, therapists and nurses. This, in turn, will ensure speedy recovery of patients suffering from a range of serious health conditions and ensure their quicker return to normal daily activities. Encompass Health's latest announcement highlights its commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes in the Las Vegas region, thereby reinforcing its presence throughout Nevada, where it operates three other facilities. These expansion efforts are driven by a sustained need for comprehensive rehabilitation services across various U.S. communities. By continually growing its nationwide network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health positions itself to serve an expanding patient population and generate increased revenues. Higher patient volumes boost revenues for any healthcare operator like EHC. In the first quarter of 2025, Encompass Health reported $1.5 billion in revenues from inpatient rehabilitation services, reflecting 10.6% year-over-year growth. Currently, the company operates 168 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across 38 states and Puerto Rico. This expansive portfolio is the result of a proactive growth strategy that includes both independently developed facilities and also facilities built through partnerships with regional healthcare providers. These collaborations offer strategic advantages by enabling Encompass Health to gain deeper insights into the unique healthcare needs of different regions. The last addition to its hospital portfolio was that of Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers, which was built in partnership with Lee Health to provide high-quality rehabilitation services across Florida. Shares of Encompass Health have gained 41.8% in the past year compared with the industry's 3.6% growth. EHC currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Some other top-ranked stocks in the Medical space are Integer Holdings Corporation ITGR, Align Technology, Inc. ALGN and BioLife Solutions, Inc. BLFS, each currently sporting a Zacks Rank of 1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Integer's earnings surpassed estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark once, the average surprise being 2.77%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ITGR's 2025 earnings indicates a rise of 19.4%, while the consensus mark for revenues implies an improvement of 7.7% from the respective prior-year tallies. The consensus mark for ITGR's 2025 earnings has moved 4.5% north in the past 60 bottom line of Align Technology outpaced estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average beat being 3.40%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALGN's 2025 earnings indicates a rise of 10.7%, while the consensus mark for revenues implies an improvement of 3.9% from the respective prior-year tallies. The consensus mark for ALGN's 2025 earnings has moved 4.2% north in the past 60 days. BioLife Solutions' earnings outpaced estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 112.90%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BLFS' 2025 earnings is pegged at 2 cents per share. A loss of 7 cents per share was incurred in the prior-year quarter. BLFS has witnessed one upward estimate revision for 2025 earnings against none down in the past 60 days. Shares of Integer and BioLife Solutions have gained 2.8% and 3.3%, respectively, in the past year. However, Align Technology stock has lost 25.8% in the same time frame. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) : Free Stock Analysis Report BioLife Solutions, Inc. (BLFS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Integer Holdings Corporation (ITGR) : Free Stock Analysis Report Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
CBS News
17 hours ago
- CBS News
How the IGNITE rehabilitation program is changing lives at the Fayette County Jail
How the IGNITE rehabilitation program is changing lives at the Fayette County Jail How the IGNITE rehabilitation program is changing lives at the Fayette County Jail How the IGNITE rehabilitation program is changing lives at the Fayette County Jail The IGNITE program has grown into a national movement with a mission: changing lives and giving inmates second chances. The goal of the rehabilitation program is to bring education, workforce development and life skills into county jails across the country. It was started by a local sheriff in Michigan, and Fayette County was the first jail in Pennsylvania to give it a shot. Fayette County Sheriff James Custer had the vision of bringing the IGNITE program to the jail, and the program has been so successful, it's become an example to other jails across the country. How the IGNITE program works IGNITE is offered to all incarcerated individuals at the jail, providing hope, encouragement, accountability, education and life skills. The program changes the culture of stigma in those who are incarcerated, embracing progress over punishment. "They want to improve. They want to be better than they were last year, better than they were yesterday and that's essentially the goal," said Warden John Lenkey. Each inmate gets the choice whether to participate. Once they're in, the only requirements include staying free of any misconduct, maintaining behavior inside the jail and participating in at least 16 hours a week in educational classes, either in person or virtually. "That's a combination of hours that's done on the tablet, which is through Edovo and CypherWorx, educational classes," Lenkey said. Lenkey says there are hundreds of options for inmates to choose from, like psychology, reading, financial literacy, interview training and parenting. "We're teaching them how to prepare cover letters, maybe how to do a resume, just the basics in Excel, Word, email etiquette," said human resources director Kristy Spiker. "There are good people in these classes, people that want to do better," Spiker. Inmates say the program gives them hope Joshua Mulnix, an inmate from Connellsville, says the program has given him life skills that he can use. You can take that in the occupation that you're looking for. And I know people doing time in here, you can be rusty, and this kind of just brushes you up on things," he said. Within just a few weeks, some inmates say their outlook has changed. "It has changed for the better," said Sierra Arbogast. Others admit they first got into the program just to spend time out of their cells but realized the good that could come from it. "After actually being in the class, I, for the first time, feel like there's hope," said inmate Rebecca Rhodes. "I love it. I learned a lot from it. It kind of helps me with my goals that I want to do when I get out. I really like the classes," said Carthell Hardnatt, an inmate from Detroit, Michigan. Mulnix said he feels like it's making a difference, both for him and his family. Warden touts "undeniable proof" of the program Lenkey says since the program kicked off last year, there have been zero misconducts, fights or assaults by those participating in IGNITE. "We're developing a stack of undeniable proof of data that says it is working, and not just here, but throughout the nation," Lenkey said. According to a study done by Harvard, the U.S. has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Since IGNITE launched in 27 counties and 14 states, studies show the program has reduced recidivism by 23%. And being in IGNITE for one month reduces weekly jail misconduct by 49%. "These people really just want something to keep them on the straight path in life and I think everything we are doing is maybe helping them on that direction," Spiker said. "I am far more than the blue uniform or the maroons. You know, I'm far more than an inmate at Fayette County Jail," said Rhodes. Fifty-five inmates took part in the latest IGNITE semester. At their graduation, they're not only awarded with new certifications that can help with jobs when they get out, but it allows inmates to see their loved ones. Inmates graduate from IGNITE program
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears' Jaquan Brisker details his journey back to football following his concussion
The road back to football has been a long one for Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker. Eight months ago, the hard-hitting defensive back reported having concussion symptoms following a decisive 36-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. He missed the team's next game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the hope was that he would be back in no time. That concussion, Brisker's third in the NFL, wound up keeping him out of the final 12 games of the season, a fairly uncommon occurrence. Brisker spent months rehabbing to get back to a point where he could return to the field, which finally happened this spring during organized team activities (OTAs). Advertisement Now during mandatory minicamp, Brisker feels good with where he's at—probably due to the extensive rehab he was doing while recovering from his concussion. Brisker needed to retrain his nervous system following the injury, and it took a lot of work. The Bears safety spoke with the media following Wednesday's practice (his first media appearance since suffering the injury) and detailed what his doctors had him do to get his mind right. "I went to a doctor in Pittsburgh (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), and he basically just explained the type of concussion I had and told me how to retrain it," Brisker said. "Really just doing exercises. That's really what I had to do, and then I did furthermore later on when I got to California." The tests focused on reactionary movements from Brisker. "Side-to-side movements. A lot of tennis ball catching and things like that, just trying to track my eyes, get my eyes moving around, get my body moving around fast, and things like that, just reacting," Brisker said when asked about what kind of tests he was going through. Advertisement Concussions can affect players differently, though Brisker isn't sure why this particular one kept him off the field for as long as it did. It was a serious issue, however, and many wondered if his playing career would need to be severely cut short. Thankfully, that wasn't the case. "I'm a Brisker. We're strong. I had people behind me, things like that. I dealt with so many more. things that were worse than that. This is just another bump in the road, to be honest. I just kept my head down, moving forward." Brisker undoubtedly wants to move forward and prepare for what will be a pivotal season for him as a pro. At the same time, though, it wouldn't be a bad thing if Brisker picked up where he left off from last year. Prior to the injury, the former second-round pick was on a tear for the Bears. Brisker had totaled 40 tackles, three for a loss, one sack, an interception, and a forced fumble in just five games. Had he stayed healthy, Brisker would have easily surpassed his previous NFL career high and shown he's on an upward trajectory in the league. That can still happen, even as he's entering the final year of his rookie contract while coming off injury. He can be a force in Dennis Allen's defensive scheme, and he doesn't feel any extra pressure with returning to the field. "Just stay healthy," he said when asked what he needs to prove in 2025. "I don't have to prove anything. When I was out there, I made plays. I go attack the ball, and I come down and hit; I come down and tackle, and I'm a leader. Really, I just have to be out there." Even though it's just practice, it seems Brisker's long road back has finally reached its destination. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears' Jaquan Brisker details his journey back to football
