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Newly launched company gets to the root of hair loss

For many people, living with winter to get out that hat and not is considered by many to be a good
hair loss can affect self-esteem feel like I stood out. I spent money first step before committing to a
and confidence. But help is at on hats like people do on hair permanent form of the treatment
hand thanks to a new business styling. I started Scalp Innovations – it also allows for the option to
recently set up in Swindon – to give back the confidence to men alter their hair line in the future to
Scalp Innovations – offering an and women of all ages as I felt I reflect their age.
alternative treatment to hair could relate to their experiences.” SMP does not claim to cure
transplant. Carl offers a variety of treatments hair loss but it does conceal the
Swindon born Carl Newman, from the NU U Clinic in Old Town. symptoms.
49, launched the business after These include scalp It is advisable to seek professional
discovering a new treatment that micropigmentation (SMP), which medical advice before undergoing
gives the illusion of a shaved head. replicates the appearance of treatment.
He explained: “At around the age a shaven head by introducing To find out more contact Carl at
of 20 I started to lose my hair. I thousands of tiny pigment deposits Scalp Innovations on 51 Godwin
always felt that my image aged me into the epidermis of the scalp. Court, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BB.
and affected my confidence. I spent Also on offer is tricopigmentation Call 07833630335 or log in to www.
many years looking forward to a more temporary treatment. This scalpinnovations.co.uk Carl Newman of Scalp Innovations
New animal warden Jordan spreads a caring message

A new animal warden has been She said: “Having an animal, most common breed affected are
appointed by Swindon Borough particularly dogs, is tremendously Staffordshire Bull Terriers which are
Council. rewarding but it’s also a huge readily available and cheap.
With experience of working in responsibility. All too often people “Staffies are wonderful dogs and,
a zoo and vets, Jordan McEwan is get one without considering the despite their reputation, can be big
more than equipped to tackle her hard work, time, cost and overall softies. But because they are so
new role. commitment involved. common and easy to get hold of,
The 23-year-old, who has moved “Part of my role is to raise people sometimes rush in without
from Scotland to Swindon, is a big awareness of this and urge everyone thinking about all the implications
animal lover, especially of dogs, to be kind, not cruel, to all animals.” of owning one,” Jordan said.
which fuels her determination In 2016 a total of 218 stray dogs “It’s so sad because they make
to encourage residents to think were reported to the council, a lovely pets, although can be a
carefully before they take on a pet. third of which were unclaimed. The handful if you don’t take ownership
seriously. That’s often when the
problems set in and instead of
TE Connectivity in Swindon are looking for sticking at it, people cruelly discard
Experienced Harnessing them or report them to us as a
stray.”
Production Operators dogs were handed in as strays and
In the run up to Christmas six
This role will involve building production harnesses following investigations three of Jordan McEwan with Sprocker
the owners were tracked down and
from basic information or drawings, supplied in-house admitted they were abandoned Spaniel Annie
or from customers, using TE Connectivity products. because the dog had chewed from an early age.
furniture. Another had moved She said: “Ever since I was a
Key tasks of the job: to a house where dogs were not child, I’ve always loved animals and
✦ Build wiring harnesses using TE Connectivity permitted. wanted to work with them. I think
Jordan said: “This really upsets
products in a production environment. me because the dogs are basically it’s really important to instil this
early on.”
✦ Follow process control documents and codes victims of people’s irresponsibility With an internship at a family-run
of practice. and lack of proper care or planning. zoo in Scotland and a stint as a
People often let their hearts rather veterinary care assistant under her
✦ Visually and electrically inspect and test wiring than their heads make decisions belt, Jordan already has a wealth of
harnesses at all stages of manufacture. when it comes to pet ownership, experience working with all sorts of
✦ Use manufacturing drawings and quality so my message is not to act on animals.
She said: “I looked after the
impulse but to think really carefully
standards. and factor everything in. I’d love to primates and small mammals in
✦ Build prototype harnesses as required. own a dog again but will have to the zoo, which was fantastic. As a
wait until my living arrangements family, we’ve owned lots of dogs,
Salary from £18k to £21k pa dependent on experience allow it, hopefully not too far in the as well as guinea pigs, rabbits
plus excellent benefits. future. Fortunately I have a bearded and reptiles. I’ve also helped all
dragon called Kaz instead.” these animals and so many others
For further information As well as picking up stray dogs working in a vets. It’s definitely a
or to apply contact and liaising with owners, part of labour of love and I’m really looking
Jordan’s job will involve working
forward to developing my skills and
Jan Sangster at with local schools, in partnership passion in this role.”
[email protected] with the Blue Cross and other To report a lost or found dog to
or on 01793 572121 groups, to develop this sense of the council, please call: 01793
responsible ownership and care 445500.
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