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Events 40 maltatoday, Sunday, 22 June 2014 emCare is the creation of a partner- ship between Vassallo Group's eld- erly care operation, CareMalta and 6PM PLC, the highly established IT solutions company in international healthcare solutions. The result is a highly motivated and dedicated fu- sion of healthcare and technology to provide continuous and real-time health and environmental monitor- ing. emCare, along with GO PLC, is also the sole provider of the govern- ment-subsidised TelecarePlus serv- ice for the Maltese Islands. The latest TelecarePlus and eCare services offer non-intrusive moni- toring allowing the 24/7 call centre to know if our client is well or needs help without even needing to press a button. There is a vast range of devices available which are aimed at peace of mind, prevention and maintaining one's independence within their home. Taking it one step further, the in- troduction of a simple-to-use mobile phone extends the service to any- where in Malta, Gozo and the rest of Europe. This phone can be control- led by the next of kin from a website to make the setup as simple as possi- ble for the user. The SOS button on the back of the phone is the one and only button that needs to be pressed in any emergency situation. Upon doing this, the next of kin will not only be contacted but will also receive an exact pin-point GPS location of where their loved one is. In many unfortunate cases a Geo- fencing setup may be required to inform the next of kin that the user has left their specified safe zone to be able to track them down and get them back home safely. emCare's vision of prevention far exceeds one's environment but is al- so extended to one's health. SCOPE is emCare's flagship solution. It has been developed with the strictest security measures to meet the high demands for today's data protec- tion as regards eHealth monitoring. The solution provides education, encourages a healthier lifestyle and enables self-care. SCOPE also fulfils the 3 pillars within a B2B environ- ment such as an elderly care home. These pillars consist of the collec- tion of vital signs, a care plan and medication management. The solu- tion has been perfected through the implementations carried out both locally and internationally to maxi- mize the potential of the care home through accountability, efficiency and accuracy while enforcing a pa- perless environment, all resulting in the very best possible care for the resident. Speaking about the company's success since its launch in 2012, Ivan Bartolo, CEO at emCare said, "Since its inception, emCare's vision has been to help people feel more independent, at ease and secure within the community. "It gives us great satisfaction to know that thanks to our mission, people from different walks of life are leading better and more fulfill- ing lives. We will continue working hard to provide the best possible service to our customers and ensure their well-being." Active Ageing is internationally an ongoing effort to improve the qualit y in the latter stages of life. Our efforts, dedication and beliefs are focused towards this improve- ment and education about the eld- erly who have invaluable experi- ence and knowledge to teach the rest of societ y to f lourish. To learn more about emCare and their range of products and services, please visit http:// www.emcare360.com/ or call on 21424949. A London School of Commerce Malta campus has been inaugurated at the Europa Centre in Floriana, offering various courses leading to various qualifications. "The vision of the London School of Commerce Malta (LSCM) is identical to that of every other in- ternational campus which the Lon- don School of Commerce Group has launched to date," Lord John Tom- linson of Walsall, chair of the advi- sory committee of London School of Commerce, said at the inaugura- tion. "Our global mission is to provide high-quality, flexible educational programmes at competitive prices, allowing students to achieve pro- fessional qualifications efficiently. However, the vision we have for Malta goes further. "We aim to complement and re- inforce the educational hub of the Maltese Islands and strengthen the education of adult students through a diverse student experience which goes beyond simply core academic achievement." Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Education and Employment Minis- ter Evarist Bartolo and the British High Commissioner, Robert Luke, were among those attending the in- auguration. In his address Timothy Andradi, Group CEO of LSC said that, "The inauguration of London School of Commerce Malta adds to the di- versity of educational opportuni- ties available on the island. LSCM will offer a portfolio of graduate and postgraduate courses in Business, Management, and Information |Technology leading to inter- nationally recognised qualifica- tions accredited by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education. This new edu- cation institution is a sustainable project with stable foundations and proven methods whose aims are consistent with each of LSC's international campuses. Students enrolling for LSCM programmes will be joining a global communi- ty of more than 10,000 students." The London School of Com- merce Malta is one of the many campuses within the London School of Commerce Group. With facilities in Malaysia, India and Sri Lanka, as well as its base in London, which accommodates over 5,000 students, the group's stu- dents have a high level of successes and achievements. For further information, visit ht- tp://www.lsclondon.co.uk & www. lscmalta.edu.mt HSBC UK Contact Centre Malta is collaborating with various local councils to deliver information ses- sions about employment opportu- nities at various localities. During these sessions, Maltese and foreign residents who have a good command of English and IT skills are encouraged to make the most of this unique opportunity, which offers professional training, career progression, and a highly social and motivating work environment. Information about the Contact Centre, including the role itself and the benefits of joining HSBC, are al- so highlighted. Selected persons are given a 13-week full time training course geared to grow their knowl- edge of HSBC products and services, and to serve as a basis for individual development opportunities at HSBC Contact Centre in Swatar with vari- ous prospects of advancement both locally and in the UK. Linsey Jones, site head of HSBC UK Contact Centre Malta, said, "This is a great opportunity for residents to join HSBC UK Contact Centre Mal- ta which forms part of the UK net- work of contact centres for HSBC supporting UK customers. "The Centre currently has over 400 employees who provide assist- ance to UK account holding cus- tomers with their daily telephone and internet banking needs. As a direct result of the Centre's success, we are increasing our staff comple- ment here in Malta during the com- ing months. "Definitely, here is an opportunity for those who are eager to learn, grow and achieve in a friendly envi- ronment." Apart from having a good com- mand of English and IT skills, there are no specific qualifications for the role as HSBC Contact Centre will provide a full induction train- ing programme over a three-month period for all successful candidates, during which time all participants will receive full pay. Residents from all localities in Malta seeking more information about job prospects at the con- tact centre may contact Fabianne Galea, HR and Recruitment Man- ager on 2320 8130 or via email to: fabianne.galea@hsbc.com Carles Teixido has won the first Maltese qualifier of the Red Bull King of the Rock, after an exciting final with David Buge- ja at Valletta's Great Siege Square, which was transformed into a basketball court and hosted the finals, with the last remain- ing eight players bat- tling it out for a place at the World Finals in Taiwan. Played as a knock out format, the one-on-one basketball tournament from the world of Red Bull was a great showcase for the game and gave the opportunity to the local basketball community to play in the prestigious event. In the first round Carles Teixido, Peter Shoults, David Bugeja and 16 year old Miguel Fal- zon, cruised through Anton Axiaq, Nikola Vasovic, Alberto Lorenzo and Denislav Vladimorov respec- tively. In the semifinals, Peter Shoults gave a worthy challenge to Teixido, but ultimate- ly the Spaniard went through to the final. In the other semifinal David Bugeja was too strong for the young Falzon, who still went out proudly after gaining a spot in the top four. Carles Teixido will now fly to Taiwan in September to represent Malta at the World Finals of the Red Bull King of the Rock. emCare invests in safer, more independent and a healthier lifestyle London School of Commerce launches higher education college in Malta HSBC Contact Centre offering career training in banking Carles Teixido to represent Malta in the Red Bull King of the Rock in Taiwan From left: The Vice-Chancellor at Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Michael Thorne, the Minister for Education and Employment Evarist Bartolo, the chair of the advisory committee of London School of Commerce, Lord John Tomlinson of Walsall, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, and the Group CEO of LSC, Timothy Andradi