Raising the bar on youth sport
Posted: 15th October 2009
A new benchmark for youth sport has been set today with the publication of the PE and Sport Survey 2008/09
One month to go before Big Care Debate closes
Posted: 15th October 2009
The National Care Service will take the fear out of getting older pledges Health Secretary.
Brennan and Hope Launch National Skills Academy for Social Care
Posted: 15th October 2009
Up to 1.5 million adult social care workers currently working in England will be able to improve their skills as the National Skills Academy for Social Care was launched today by Skills Minister Kevin Brennan and Care Services Minister Phil Hope.
Dementia champion pioneers changes in care home
Posted: 14th October 2009
Care home "dementia champion" Cheri Needham talks about her passion for a new approach to caring for people with dementia
Helpline launched to assist workers who may be facing exploitation at work
Posted: 8th October 2009
This, newly launched web-based helpline aims to assist workers who may be exploited at work.
NHS Direct’s Online Mental Health Checker Provides Support in Time for World Mental Health Day
Posted: 7th October 2009
NHS Direct are launching a new online health checker to provide help and advice for people concerned about their mental health or wellbeing. This supports the aim of World Mental Health Day to enhance treatment for this often misunderstood illness.
NIACE research into travel for people experiencing mental health difficulties – can you help?
Posted: 7th October 2009
NIACE is carrying out a small piece of research into how people experiencing mental health difficulties travel around in their everyday life (such as walking, driving, using public transport) and any issues or challenges they experience in travelling. We are especially interested in travel to adult learning classes – but not just that.
Local Innovation Scheme Awards Launched
Posted: 6th October 2009
After 10 years of celebrating and sharing, the Beacon Scheme is ending. It is being replaced by the new and exciting Local Innovation Awards Scheme.
Bristol gets over 15,000 people dancing
Posted: 18th September 2009
NHS Bristol and Bristol City Council’s attempt to get Bristol dancing at this year’s Harbour Festival was a massive success – with over 15,000 free dance class vouchers given out.
People with mental health conditions get extra support to stay in work
Posted: 17th September 2009
Thousands of people with mental health problems will get extra support managing their condition to remain in the workplace, Jim Knight, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform announced recently.