by Sam | 4 Nov 2014 | Health
Patients who raise concerns about poor care in the NHS are likely to be left frightened, disheartened and exhausted. This is the conclusion of a new report published today by the Patients’ Association, which claims that half of complaints made in the health service...
by Sam | 4 Nov 2014 | Uncategorized
If you turn on the television or pick up a newspaper this morning, doubtless you will have seen the news that Norman Baker has resigned his position as a Home Office minister. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is expected to announce a replacement for Mr Baker shortly....
by Sam | 4 Nov 2014 | Uncategorized
In speeches I sometimes pick on a friend in the audience. I tell him how much I hate him. Predictably enough, he responds by telling me that the hatred is mutual. My point is that our view of another person is influenced heavily by what they think of us. People like...
by Sam | 3 Nov 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
A new survey reported in The Independent and conducted by YouGovfor the Teachers’ Support Network has revealed that one in four teachers believe that they have not been sufficiently schooled in how to deal with children causing problems in their lessons. Key amongst...
by Sam | 3 Nov 2014 | European Union
The new European Commission led by the Luxembourg’s veteran Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker took office this Saturday. As Europe faces a host of political and economic challenges, a lot is expected from this Commission, which makes the fact that it is already quite...
