The public services union, UNISON, is calling on politicians to pay attention to the views of social workers who have set out their key priorities for improving child protection. In a survey they called for more support and manageable caseloads.

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A campaign has been launched to improve patient safety and to reduce avoidable harm across the NHS in Wales. The five-year programme called 1000 Lives Plus aims to spread good practice developed as part of the original 1000 Lives Campaign throughout Wales.

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This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernisation. It reviews the implications of the new Digital Economy Act and the measures to increase broadband speed and coverage. In an interview, former Digital Britain Minister Stephen Timms, argues that councils need to play a key role in encouraging their citizens to use online services.

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