ASSET is now in more than 50 sites across the UK, from Inverness to Bournemouth - and now the SQLServer version is available. Mike Barlow and Jim Moores spent the day in Birmingham installing the new SQLServer version of ASSET on the Birmingham CC network. With the considerable help of Judy, Phil and Steve the day was a complete success. ASSET, on SQLServer, is now fully operational and offers even more data security and integrity than the MSAccess version. Eight users, including Managers and staff from Shelforce were trained in the fundamentals of ASSET. Each of the trainees got the chance to add a Client record and run a variety of reports on the "live" data. Well done everyone! Based in Erdington Industrial Park, Shelforce is a supported factory whose function is to provide employment for people with a severe disability. Shelforce manufacture a range of high quality PVCu windows and doors from raw materials and purchased components, and have achieved numerous awards for their work. Shelforce employees are trained and developed to enable them to move on to non-supported employment. To do this they are encouraged to take every opportunity to develop themselves, through work related NVQ Training and other learning processes. To contact Shelforce, Telephone: 0121 603 5262 Email: shelforce@birmingham.gov.uk For further advice or to arrange a demonstration of ASSET, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

18/02/2004

Care Home Managers in Ealing look forward to using CHL's Workforce ANalysis (WAN) system. Jim Moores and Chris Clough were invited to present the new CHL WAN to Care Home Managers on 16 February 2004. The Managers could immediately see the benefits of one, simple system to record staff, qualifications and training information. WAN has been developed by CHL to: allow the recording of staff data and the production of reports for Inspections; and to enable Care Organisations to submit data to Statutory Authorities - anonomised if preferred. Statutory Authorities may then analyse the whole Care Workforce to establish the percentage that meet the minimum required standard of qualification for their respective disciplines. WAN only costs £25.00 per year per registered Care Home. For further advice or to arrange a demonstration of WAN, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

18/02/2004

Social Services Managers and Care Home Managers in North Somerset look forward to using CHL's Workforce ANalysis (WAN) system. Jim Moores and Chris Clough were invited to present the new CHL WAN to Social Services Managers on the morning of 13 February 2004. They enthusiastically endorsed the new system and look forward to using it to record their Teams' staff and qualification details. In the afternoon of the same day WAN was presented to Care Home Managers. They likewise saw the huge benefits of being able to record staff, qualifications and training in one easy-to-use system. WAN has been developed by CHL to: allow the recording of staff data and the production of reports for Inspections; and to enable Care Organisations to submit data to Statutory Authorities. Statutory Authorities may then analyse the whole Care Workforce to establish the percentage that meet the minimum required standard of qualification for their respective disciplines. WAN only costs £25.00 per year per registered Care Home. For further advice or to arrange a demonstration of WAN, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

16/02/2004

Another success for the Workstep Modernisation Fund Leeds Pathway Employment (Mencap) are the latest purchasers of ASSET. The following information is taken from the Through the Maze Information Service website : "Leeds Pathway is part of the Mencap Education and Employment Business Unit and aims to support people with learning difficulties into meaningful work opportunities. These range from permitted work activities to part- time or full-time work, with the opportunity of earning the going rate for the work. People are assessed, given in-depth individual training and prepared for work as well as offered support with confidence building, benefits advice, filling in application forms and attending interviews. The scheme offers support when people start work and this continues for as long as they are in employment. For further enquiries or to make a referral please ring 266 5200. Emma Hayes (Manager), Leeds Pathway Employment Service, Alexandra House, Well Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS74PQ. For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of ASSET, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

08/02/2004

Another success for the Workstep Modernisation Fund Metrolite (Ince, Wigan) are the latest purchasers of ASSET. The following information is taken from the Wigan MBC website : "Metrolite is a workshop in Ince, Wigan, that provides employment for people with disabilities. They manufacture doors, window, gates and pallets, as well as sign-engraving and shrink-wrapping. Metrolite Industries 60 Warrington Road Ince Wigan. Opening Hours 8.45am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday) Contact Person Tom Milner Telephone 01942 497861 Metrolite, Ince, Wigan For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of ASSET, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

08/02/2004

With help from the Workstep Modernisation Fund Bolmoor Industries (Bolton) are the latest purchasers of ASSET. The following information is taken from the Bolmoor website : "Bolmoor Industries are UK market leaders in the manufacture of newspaper delivery bags and are also specialists in supplying bags to the Courier, Record and Oil Industries. We take pride in providing our customers with high quality products at competitive prices and in meeting agreed customer deadlines. Bolmoor Industries manufactures and distributes a diverse range of high quality products that are sold in local, national and international markets. We can supply to exacting customer specifications and work with our customers to develop and manufacture customised products that meet their precise requirements. Established in Bolton in the 1860’s, Bolmoor, moved to its purpose built factory, covering 1000 square metres in 1980. Bolmoor industries are wholly owned by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council and are managed by The Commercial Services Department. It provides employment and training for those with disabilities within a normal factory environment and is supported by Workstep." Bolmoor online For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of ASSET, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

25/01/2004

Another hugely successful implementation of ASSET. Mike and Chris from CHL worked with Alan Kirkby and the team at Ludun Industries, Dunstable to make the day a huge success. Alan Kirkby recently told CHL's MD that he was very happy with the implementation and that he has found ASSET very user friendly. Ludun Industries has provided sheltered employment for adults with disabilities since the 1940s. It is now part of Bedfordshire County Council Supported Employment Service. Since April 2001, Ludun Industries has provided the Workstep programme for Bedfordshire County Council. All Workstep clients have physical, sensory or learning difficulties. Of 138 clients, 35 are based at the Ludun Industries workshops in Dunstable. 103 clients work in sheltered employment in a variety of workplaces across Bedfordshire. The Factory manufactures items such as wooden furniture and picture frames for the commercial market. For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of ASSET, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

16/12/2003

Grateful thanks to the Team at Parents for Children for the support given to Craig during his 2 weeks on site installing CHARMS. Parents for Children was a pioneer project founded on a few simple beliefs: that every child deserved a family; that there was a family somewhere for every child; and that almost anyone could be a parent to a child. Parents for Children finds families for: School-aged children and brothers and sisters who need to stay together. Children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused; Disabled children of all ages; Children of diverse cultural backgrounds. Parents For Children Website For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of CHARMS, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

16/12/2003

The wait is over and CHL installed ASSETPro at Lancashire County Council's Supported Employment (Workstep) team in Chorley on Friday, 12 December 2003. CHL and DRi have combined their expertise to develop the ASSET database and HARP progression management tools into one integrated system specifically for providers in the WORKSTEP scheme. This innovation enables providers to capitalise on the very best available to modernise their operations to the highest possible standards in management information systems and employee progression. The new integrated system is known as ASSET-Pro and can be purchased as a single product. ASSET records Client progress and produces the Workstep monthly return on the click of a button. All of the Workstep certificates - and the Development Plans - can likewise be printed with just one click. For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of ASSETPro, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

16/12/2003

Thanks to Richard, Petra and Debbie for their help with the installation of ASSET at the Merthyr Tydfil Institute for the Blind on 15 October 2003. ASSET's popularity is growing and with Modernisation Funding, qualifying Workstep providers can take advantage of the wealth of features offered AND get funding for the full purchase price of ASSET. ASSET records Client progress and produces the Workstep monthly return on the click of a button. All of the Workstep certificates - and the Development Plans - can likewise be printed with just one click. For further advice or to arrange a FREE demonstration of ASSET, in your own offices, please call 0870 112 0421.

17/10/2003