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Do you think you’re a real man?

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News Wales

Amnesty International Wales and the British Association of Social Workers (Wales) are challenging ‘real men’ from all over Wales to get involved in the campaign to Stop Violence Against Women.

New Boost for Volunteering: Home Office Launches Â£3 million Strategy to Demolish Barriers

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News England

A new Home Office programme to break down barriers to volunteering has received a £3 million boost.

Funding Boost for Severely Disabled People

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News England

Increased financial help will soon be available for some severely disabled people wishing to live independently in the community.

Biggest Post in Social Care to be Advertised

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News England

The process for filling the top job in UK social care has begun. Care Services Minister Liam Byrne outlined details of the new Department of Health board-level post ahead of a number of adverts appearing in the national and specialist press.

More Social Inclusion For People With Mental Health Problems

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News England

A new drive to help people with mental health problems get back on their feet and back into work has been launched by UK Health Minister Rosie Winterton.

Angus Council Leads The Way For Inspections

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News Scotland

Angus Council’s department of social work and health is delivering services which will improve the lives of many people who receive them.

Glasgow’s Â£1 billion reform of public services

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News Scotland

Public agencies across Glasgow have announced a radical reform agenda designed to improve frontline service delivery across the city.

Appointment to Mental Welfare Commission

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2006News Scotland

The appointment of a part-time Commissioner to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has been made by Her Majesty the Queen on the recommendation of the Rt Hon Jack McConnell MSP, First Minister of Scotland.