Rachael Jones

New South Wales

Finance Presenter at Kalkine Media Canada

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Now is the time to give you roses a light prune for flourish blooms in autumn

2 weeks ago | bhg.com.au | Rachael Jones

We demystify the process. Asides Since we typically only prune our roses once a year, it can be tough remembering how and when to do it. If you need a refresher on how to prune roses in winter or any time of the year, here’s our guide.
Instructions for Good Boys on the Interplanetary Expedition

4 weeks ago | lightspeedmagazine.com | Wendy Wagner |Rachael Jones

Spotnik knows the humans haven’t forgotten him, because kibble still clatters into Spotnik’s bowl at six a.m. sharp. They’ve been gone long enough for all the vegetables in Hydroponics to shrivel up, limp and dead. Spotnik eats his kibble and licks up the crumbs, because he is a Good Boy, and Good Boys eat their rations. Even when the kibble goes soft and develops a white coat of mold and begins to stink so bad that he has to struggle to choke it down and fight to keep it from coming back up.
Extension of Standstill Period for the GP Out of Hours Procurement Process

2 months ago | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

To provide an update on the procurement process for the GP Out of Hours Service for the county, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin has received representation in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This has resulted in an extension of the standstill period. It’s important to note that this extension does not signal a pause in the re-procurement process. Representation is a key component of the Provider Selection Regime and the legal framework that underpins this process.
Addressing Misconceptions around the GP Out of Hours Procurement Process

2 months ago | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

Following the announcement on Monday 3 February 2025, concerning NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin’s (NHS STW’s) intention to award the GP Out of Hours Service contract to Medvivo, we are aware that a number of misconceptions are being shared which has understandably been causing concern for local residents.
Approval Granted for ‘Intent to Award’ County’s GP Out of Hours Contract

2 months ago | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

Following the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Board Meeting which took place on Wednesday 29 January, Board members have approved the recommendation and intent of county commissioners to award the GP Out of Hours contract to Medvivo. Importantly, we remain within the procurement process and whilst the standstill period is active, we cannot officially confirm Medvivo as the new provider or share any further information – only that it is our intention to award the contract at this stage.
‘Pharmacy First’ Celebrates One-Year Anniversary After Successful Launch Year

2 months ago | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

Community pharmacy leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW) are once again urging residents across the county to ‘Think Pharmacy First’, as the scheme hits its one-year anniversary. Twelve months after the launch of the advanced service, Pharmacy First enables people to go directly to participating pharmacies for appropriate treatment and advice for seven common conditions, as well as oral contraception without a prescription, and blood pressure checks.
Behind the scenes of General Practice: Extended healthcare teams are here to help

Dec 1, 2024 | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

We’re all used to the traditional roles of doctors, nurses and receptionists within General Practices but now, in addition to GPs, there are a number of healthcare professionals working behind the scenes and are here to help. In a bid to raise awareness of these different roles, a group of clinical specialists from practices across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have come together to talk more about their different jobs.
Process to secure new contract for GP Out of Hours now live

Oct 7, 2024 | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

The process to secure a new contract for the General Practice (GP) Out of Hours Service is now live, say health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (NHS STW). As part of the procurement process for the service, which began in August 2024, a county-wide engagement exercise was launched asking residents to share their views on the service and how improvements can be made. The GP Out of Hours Service provides urgent medical care outside of General Practice core hours.
PseudoPod 940: Controlling Your Weeds

Oct 1, 2024 | pseudopod.org | Rachael Jones |Alex Hofelich |Clockpunk Studios

[ 2635 words ] Author : Rachael K. Jones Narrator : Alex Hofelich Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Chelsea DavisPseudoPod 940: Controlling Your Weeds is a PseudoPod original. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 24:23 — 22.8MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | TuneIn | RSS By Rachael K. JonesI always mow it twice a week during peak season.
New Science-Backed Diabetes Scheme Helps Put Residents on the ‘Path to Remission’

Sep 23, 2024 | shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk | Rachael Jones

A new science-backed scheme has been launched across the county to help put people with type 2 diabetes on the ‘path to remission’, say health leaders at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The new service, known as the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme, officially launched in Shropshire earlier this year (May 2024) and is available via referral through General Practices across the area.