Archives for December 4th, 2008

CAMPAIGNERS POINT TO FINANCIAL CRISIS FACING CARERS

Headlines, PublicNet: 4 December, 2008

Britain’s army of carers are being hard hit by the current economic situation according to research published today which shows a dramatic rise in the number who are struggling financially. The study from the campaigning organisation, Carers UK, also shows two thirds of carers are living in fuel poverty.

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COUNCILS ‘FAILING ADULTS WITH AUTISM’ SAYS RESEARCH

Headlines, PublicNet: 4 December, 2008

Local authorities in England have been accused of failing adults with autism. Research from the National Autistic Society shows that only one out of 149 local councils knew how many adults with autism were living in its area and the study also found that almost two thirds of authorities were not complying with a Government recommendation that councils should have a named staff member who was responsible for autism.

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RAISING THE STANDARD: SPECIFICATION FOR DIRECTORS OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Book News, PublicNet: 4 December, 2008

Human resources, as a function, has been criticised for not being able to raise its game to deliver a more strategic approach to the services it offers. This self-assessment framework developed by leading Human Resources professionals within the sector seeks to address the issue.

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