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Health and its determinants
This is the health and its determinants section. It focuses specific areas including smoking obesity, sexual health, physical activity, food and nutrition, social inclusion, education, built environment and men's health. All factors that determine health - from smoking, obesity, sexual health, physical activity, food and nutrition, social exclusion, poverty and education
(From : IDeA, 06/07/2008)
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Social and emotional wellbeing of children in primary education
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recently published guidance on the social and emotional wellbeing of children in primary education. This guidance is of use and relevant to teachers, school governors and professionals within public health. It is also relevant to all working with children in the community and voluntary sector, as well as the NHS and local authorities.
(From : IDeA, 06/07/2008)
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'Reducing health inequalities' learning activities
As part of its Healthier Communities strategy, Greenwich Council has developed, in conjunction with the NHS, a course to strengthen the skills of senior staff in recognising and picking up on opportunities to improve health.
(From : IDeA, 06/07/2008)
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From Homelessness to Business Success - Winners Announced of National Competition
Fifteen organisations from around the country (including Devon and Plymouth) will be able to start up or develop new social enterprises after winning the funding through the Spark initiative, including . The competition involved homeless organisations pitching their ideas to a panel of experts from the business and voluntary sector.
(From : Government Office of the South West, 06/07/2008)
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Better health, better housing
The Race Equality Foundation is undertaking a programme of work to develop a national resource to improve practice and knowledge of health and housing services to black and minority ethnic communities.
(From : IDeA, 06/07/2008)
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Healthy schools beacons case studies
New case studies from the healthy schools beacons. The healthy schools beacons share their experiences of the underpinning frameworks and processes that make an effective healthy schools programme.
(From : IDeA, 06/07/2008)
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Bristol becomes Englands first cycle Demonstration City
Bristol and the urban area of South Gloucestershire have been selected as the nation's standard bearer to promote cycling.
(From : Government Office of the South West, 06/07/2008)
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Dorset Gets an Opportunity to Have its Say
Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for the South West Region, visited Dorset today as part of a consultation tour regarding the Draft Legislative Programme (DLP) 2008/9 - Preparing Britain for the Future.
(From : Government Office of the South West, 06/07/2008)
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Rosie Winterton announces £34million transport improvements for Cornish regeneration area
Rosie Winterton today approved a £34million Government contribution towards the Camborne-Poole-Redruth major new scheme.
(From : Government Office of the South West, 06/07/2008)
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Torbay Students Have Their Say
Minister for the South West, Ben Bradshaw MP, was in Torbay on 23 June 2008 as part of a regional fact finding tour.
(From : Government Office of the South West, 06/07/2008)
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South Lakes Housing (ALMO)
South Lakes Housing provides good services with excellent prospects of improvement. Estates are well managed and homes are being brought up to modern standards. There are some weaknesses, however, in frontline management systems.
(From : Audit Commission, 06/07/2008)
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Strategic Housing Inspection - Mid Suffolk District Council
Mid Suffolk District Council has received a 'good' two star rating for strategic housing services. There are 'promising' prospects for improvement. Providing affordable and decent housing is the top corporate priority and effective action is undertaken to realise this objective. Substantial numbers of new affordable dwellings are being completed annually both for rent and for sale. Good work on homelessness prevention is occurring but the Council needs to address diversity issues in a more effective way.
(From : Audit Commission, 06/07/2008)
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Housing Services
Residents experience a customer focussed service that they have been able to influence. Homes and estates have been well maintained and there is a good repairs service. Properties to be re-let are turned around quickly and to a high standard and gas safety checks have been carried out to 99.60 per cent of homes. Supported housing schemes are well managed and maintained and service users have an excellent 24 hour support service.
(From : Audit Commission, 06/07/2008)
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NHS Supply Chain renews its contract for e-Health logistics operation
(From : PublicTechnology.net, 06/07/2008)
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Economy: Corporate Profitability
15.3% in Q1 2008
(From : Office of National Statistics, 06/07/2008)
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Economy: Index of Services
0.3% 3 monthly rise into April
(From : Office of National Statistics, 06/07/2008)
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Economy: GDP Growth
Economy grew by 0.3% in Q1 2008
(From : Office of National Statistics, 06/07/2008)
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Social and Welfare: Occupational pension schemes
Membership 26.7m
(From : Office of National Statistics, 06/07/2008)
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