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Getting your house in order


Posted by Martin Ferguson, Head of Policy, Socitm
Globally, ICT is responsible for 2% of CO2 released. ICT in the public sector accounts for almost 35% of energy consumption. Pressure is building to reduce ICT's contribution, driven by UK Government and EU targets.

 

Food for Thought


Posted by British Heart Foundation, Charity, Third Sector

Childhood obesity is one of the most significant long-term health problems facing us today.

Keep up the debate


Posted by Andrew Harrop, Head of Policy, Help the Aged

Ageing is something that faces us all, and there is no standard template for growing old.  But as we age, we're more likely to have multiple health problems - over two thirds of people aged over 85 have a disability or long-standing illness. And it's well known their number is rising fast.  With this growing incidence of ill health, over the coming years we will need more and more care and support to help older people stay independent and happy in their own homes. 


Editor's Feature
Jennifer Dunn
Policy Analyst,
Tax Payers Alliance

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Food for Thought
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Response to the National Hip Fracture report
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Achieving high standards in Healthcare Cleaning
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