By Imogen Blood
There is a growing number of diverse groups of older people with high support needs. Improvements in life expectancy mean that people aged 85 and over are the fastest growing age group in the population. The author looks at the different groups and the form of support they need. It was written as part of the JRF programme A Better Life.
Read more on OLDER PEOPLE WITH HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS – HOW TO EMPOWER THEM…
There is a common assumption that young people are ‘digital natives’ but research from Catch22, a charity that helps young people, found that 1 in 5 has no access to the Internet.
Read more on NOT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE JOINED THE DIGITAL AGE…
Richard A Davis.
What is the real difference between the competent leader and the extraordinary executive? Is it pedigree, experience, intelligence? The answer is yes…and much more. Exceptional leadership hinges on a complex interaction between individual psychology and unique needs of the organisation. At the top rung of the ladder, where the dynamics are most complicated, subtle adjustments in style can produce outstanding results.
Public sector organisations across a county have agreed to work together to find savings so front-line services do not bear the brunt of Government cuts. It follows a summit organised by two Norfolk MPs who believe other parts of the country may now take similar action.
Read more on COUNTY’S SPENDING SUMMIT COULD LEAD WAY FOR OTHER AREAS…
Council leaders are warning that millions of people could be left unable to get insurance cover against flooding of their homes unless there is continued investment in flood risk management.
The Local Government Association fears the insurance industry may refuse to offer affordable cover if it does not believe sufficient resources are being invested in flood defences.There is currently an agreement between the Government and the industry allowing homes and businesses in flood risk areas to buy cover so long as the Government is doing its part to mitigate the risks. That agreement ends in 2013.
Read more on COUNCILS WARN AGAINST CUTS IN FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT…
Direct payment of Housing Benefit to the tenant was introduced in April 2008. This report assesses the impact of the change and identifies issues that have emerged.
The change to direct payment was introduced to give housing benefit claimants the responsibility for managing their financial affairs. Most claimants were positive about direct payments and they felt in control and confident with regard to paying their rent and managing their personal finances. Where claimants were excluded from direct payment they expressed feelings of disempowerment. Some tenants experienced difficulties in balancing their household budget either due to insufficient income or past debts.
Read more on EVALUATION OF DIRECT PAYMENT OF HOUSING BENEFIT…
An organisation which supports black minority ethnic community and voluntary groups wants assurances that fairness and equality are deeply embedded in public spending cuts. Voice4Change England is also urging the Government to work with the sector to create its “Big Society”.
Read more on CALL FOR EQUALITY TO BE EMBEDDED IN BUDGET CUTS…
A free workshop is being staged in Birmingham to help groups interested in the issues relating to localism and decentralisation and learn more about getting involved in Parliament’s scrutiny of legislation. The Public Bill workshop has been organised by the House of Commons Parliamentary Outreach team.
Read more on LOCALISM IN SPOTLIGHT AT COMMONS OUTREACH EVENT…
By Tom Raggett
The public sector is increasingly seeking to engage with its customers through digital channels. The author looks at the current use of digital engagement in UK government Departments and suggests some pragmatic steps to build on the good work that has already been done.
© PublicNet is a KnowShare production | Technology by Jag Singh + Hilton & Hilton Ltd | Admin Log in
