A major exercise is to take place to test national and regional readiness to deal with severe flooding from rivers, the sea, reservoirs, groundwater and surface water. It will begin with a pilot next month and be rolled out ‘live’ across England and Wales next spring.
A new report from the Rural Services Network is highlighting the problems that rural households may face keeping warm this winter. The study was carried out for the Commission for Rural Communities with the help of local authorities in three sample areas – Durham, the East Riding of Yorkshire and Shropshire.
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By Arlene Adams
The public sector is set to see extensive budget reductions. The social care sector is consequently left feeling apprehensive about the future. The author explains how social care departments can prepare for the future and strive to deliver more for less with better planning and commissioning and an adaptable approach.
Read more on INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE IN CARE SERVICES BRINGS COST SAVINGS…
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