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New Articles - This Week
The PA to the PA's PA
25/10/2002
- Professor Trevor Kerry
Professor Trevor Kerry considers some of the less obvious implications of rumoured government plans to provide every teacher with a support worker. Will it be another case of "where fools / education ministers rush in"?
Not Reassurance, but Protection
25/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source comments on the somewhat complacent attitude of the Home Office regarding the safety of older people.
Source4Comment - 24th October 2002
24/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source's weekly look at current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Patterns of Internet Connectivity
24/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source comments on the results of a monthly survey, which tracks just how many are connecting to the Internet and the way in which they do it.
Best Policy and Value for the Armed Forces
24/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on the government's latest proposals to try and get Best Value from their purchases of defence equipment under a new defence industrial policy.
A US Perspective on Proposed UK Healthcare Reform - Part 2
23/10/2002
- Lewis J. Hoch
Lewis J. Hoch (a partner in the US law firm of Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP) provides his second perspective, based on US experiences, on the proposed reform of the UK Healthcare System.
England's Empty Homes - unlocking the potential (Part 2)
23/10/2002
- Jonathan Ellis
In a second Source4Thought article, Jonathan Ellis (Chief Executive of the Empty Homes Agency) widens his net to review the position over the country as a whole.
Timely Warning on Deliberate Fire-setting
22/10/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun reports on a warning, from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister that could be said to have anticipated the result of the recent FBU strike vote.
What do we Want - What do we Think?
22/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source examines some of the results from a recent Defra survey on public attitudes to the quality of life.
King Canute or Winston Churchill?
21/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source looks at the new measures being taken to tackle abuse of the asylum system.
Parents get Detention?
21/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on the government's latest initiative to reduce truancy.
Three new initiatives from the NHS Modernisation Agency
18/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source continues to highlight the work of the NHS Modernisation Agency with details of three new initiatives.
Finding the Way to iDTV via Medway
18/10/2002
- Simon Wane
Simon Wane reports on how Medway Council is leading a local initiative to chart the way forward for local authorities wishing to develop additional e-access channels, such as iDTV.
Source4Comment - 17th October 2002
17/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source's weekly look at current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Never too old to Care
17/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source highlights a change in benefits for Carers who are aged 65 and over.
Population Trends - say it Twice in Dutch?
17/10/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun wonders if the language employed in the Autumn 2002 Population Trends as issued by the Office of National Statistics is designed to inform, or confuse.
A US Perspective on Proposed UK Healthcare Reform - Part I
16/10/2002
- Lewis J. Hoch
Lewis J. Hoch (a partner in the US law firm of Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP) provides a perspective, based on US experiences, on the proposed reform of the UK Healthcare System in another Source4Thought article.
Moral and Ethical Pensions Issues
16/10/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun considers some of the moral and ethical issues of pensions that have come to light in recent months.
Fair Contracts for all
15/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on the new rights that have recently been given to people working on short-term contracts.
How much is your Reputation Worth?
15/10/2002
- Sri Rasiah
Sri Rasiah (Finance Director of PentaSafe) highlights the financial damage that can be done to an organisation if it doesn't invest in ICT security.
The Emperor's Tailors
14/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source asks just how the government expects to deliver promised NHS service improvements if there are insufficient staff resources due to low pay.
Conquering the Paper Mountain
14/10/2002
- Mike Collier
Mike Collier (Technical Director for CDS) explains how web-based technology can help you conquer the Paper Mountain.
Living Life to the Full
11/10/2002
- Simon Wane
Simon Wane looks at the role of the National Care Standards Commission in relation to older people in care.
Tackling Violence & Aggression in the Workplace
11/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source highlights a serious problem and points managers in the direction of help that are available to them.
Source4Comment - 10th October
10/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Sources weekly look at current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Government Blows Away £20m!
10/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source provides details of the government's plans to kick-start offshore wind technology and some of the information currently available on wind power from the DTI.
When "More" seems to be "Less"
10/10/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun provides this week's Source4Thought as he ponders on the mystery of the "invisible" police on our streets.
How Much does my Healthcare Cost?
09/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
A further contribution from the Health Policy Consensus Group highlights the "price consciousness" of different Healthcare Funding Systems.
The Strange Case of Psychological time
09/10/2002
- Professor Trevor Kerry
Professor Trevor Kerry ponders on the fact that human beings are creatures of habit, especially those whose natural habitat is a school.
Walking to Health in Safety
08/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
We look at two government initiatives that could have a major impact on children and help improve the environment.
Four Steps to Success
08/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
We look at some new guidance that has been published recently by the NHS Modernisation Agency.
Don't Miss this Bus
07/10/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun takes a look at Age Concern's initiative to introduce thousands of older people and their carers to the benefits of computers and the Internet over the next three years
Free Thinking in a Secure Environment
07/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Human Firewall Council launches the Security Management Index Industry's first free tool for assessing enterprise security management practices.
A Million Slight Smiles
04/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source provides a reminder that the new National Minimum Wage started on 1st October 2002 and considers its impact.
Options for Healthcare Funding
04/10/2002
- Civitas
We return to the Health Policy Consensus Group for a second Source4Thought contribution, which highlights some of the important questions & issues that need to be raised, as part of a NHS funding review.
Promote the Vote
03/10/2002
- Simon Wane
The government is continuing to push ahead with its attempts to overcome voter apathy and increase turnout for elections.
Source4Comment - 3rd October
03/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source's weekly look at current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
UK view of Current World Human Rights
03/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has just launched the 2002 FCO Human Rights Report.
Speedy Justice
02/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on a government pilot project to improve conviction rates.
Cheap, Cheap, or on the Beat, Beat?
02/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on Blunkett's 1,000 Community Support Officers.
Its Not all Foxhunting
01/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source broadens the debate about rural problems by taking a look at some of the work undertaken by the Countryside Agency.
Changing Values for Local Authorities
01/10/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on the Government's intentions to consult on proposals to change local authority performance measures.
Key to the Door of Social Housing
30/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on the Government's recent announcement regarding its social housing target for .
Scoping a GM Consultation Process
30/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on two recent announcements by the government with regards to GM crops.
Myth-busting on Alternative Healthcare Funding
27/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
We continue our Source4Thought series with a contribution from the Health Policy Consensus Group, which challenges some of the myths surrounding healthcare funding.
Problems with Paying Benefits
27/09/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun looks at some of the problems associated with local authorities paying out Housing and Council Tax Benefits.
UK Defence Statistics 2002
27/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The UK Defence Statistics (UKDS) 2002 is now available for the public to examine and for politicians to refer to, as the UK seems to be about to make yet another commitment of its forces.
What a Turn-on!
27/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source hears from the charity Age Concern that the Internet turns on men and women in different ways.
Plastic Cover while Shopping Abroad
26/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on a recent development in consumer safeguards, relating to credit card purchases made abroad.
The Countryside Dispute Marches on
26/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source provides an update on this important debate with the latest messages from both the Alliance and the Government.
Policy Co-ordination - Alan Greenspan
26/09/2002
- Speech by Alan Greenspan
Remarks by Alan Greenspan (Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) at theng of the New HM Treasury Building on September 25, 2002.
Here we go Again
26/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The UK Government gives its views on the 1995 EC Data Protection Directive, as the Commission starts the process for drafting the 3rd Directive towards the end of the current decade.
Source4Comment - 26th September
26/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Sources weekly look at current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Low Cost, but High Satisfaction
25/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reports on the continuing success & popularity of low cost home ownership schemes.
Sound Evidence - a Prerequisite for Good decision-making
25/09/2002
- Simon Wane
Sue Duncan has been appointed to lead the profession of government social researchers as head of the Government Social Research Service.
Work Placement Safety
24/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reviews the HSE's "Check it Out" video, which is designed to help pupils experience working life without having any accidents.
On your Bike
24/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source looks at the apparent adoption, by New Labour, of yet another Tory policy, even if the spirit of the updated policy is somewhat different to the original one.
Hearing from the Foreign Office
20/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source comments on the efforts of the Foreign Office to promote deaf issues.
Yet another Crackdown!
20/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source brings tidings of yet another government "crackdown" on crime, which this time covers car theft.
England's Empty Homes - Unlocking the Potential
20/09/2002
- Jonathan Ellis
In the first of two articles, Jonathan Ellis (Chief Executive of the Empty Homes Agency), contributes to our Source4Thought series, by looking at the potential for using existing housing stock, rather than just continuing to build more houses.
"New for Old" Tax Relief for Families
20/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
Chancellor Gordon Brown, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Andrew Smith and Paymaster General Dawn Primarolo have just launched a new campaign to encourage people to claim their share of an extra £2.7 billion a year.
Source4Comment - 19th September
19/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The third, in a series of articles, that highlights current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Who Controls the Tape Measure?
18/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source examines why statistics should be given a government health warning, if only one could believe that it was the whole truth and not a partial truth.
Caveat Emptor - All that's ICT is not Gold
17/09/2002
- Simon Wane
Simon Wane considers whether implementation of ICT systems actually saves money.
The Way Ahead for Rural Services
17/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source provides a précis of DEFRA's new guide to good practice in locating rural services, which was launched by Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael.
Rural Stress Information Network
13/09/2002
- Dave Arun
Dave Arun looks at a self-help initiative, set up by the rural community (The Rural Stress Information Network), which is still coping with the after effects of FMD.
Picturing better Passwords
13/09/2002
- Kurt Lennartsson
Kurt Lennartsson (Senior VP of Strategy for Pointsec) explains a new approach to password protection, which overcomes the problem of too few relatives & pets, whose names we can remember.
Source4Comment - 13th September 2002
13/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The second, in a series of articles, that highlights current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Norfolk CC provides Live Info!
10/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source highlights the upcoming launch of an e-enabled local government information system that demonstrates the true potential for improving service delivery to both individuals and organisations.
Damping down the Fires of Public Pay Expectations
10/09/2002
- Dave Arun
The Source comments on the current pay claim for Firefighters and Fire Control Operators.
Age Concern - The Use of the Internet by Older People
10/09/2002
- Age Concern
The following is a management summary from a report which details the key findings from a quantitative piece of research conducted by ICM Research about the Internet and Older People, on behalf of Age Concern and Barclays. This follows on from focus group research recently conducted.
Source4Comment - 4th September 2002
06/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The first, in an intended regular series of articles, that highlights current news items that we feel will either develop into future major items, or make us say "yes, but Â…).
Yet Another Surprise!
06/09/2002
- Simon Wane
Simon Wane reflects on the fact that, yet again, a branch of the government appears to be unable to accurately forecast demand for its services.
Focusing on Ford Mondeo Man
06/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source considers how New Labour has treated Ford Mondeo Man and whether he will change political party, at the same time as he swaps it for a Ford Focus.
Web Accessibility - a Question of Good Design
03/09/2002
- Julie Howell
Julie Howell {Campaigns Officer (Accessible Internet) for the RNIB) highlights the benefits of designing good accessibility into Websites, as well as pointing out some legal imperatives of addressing issues that impact on 2 million people in the UK who have sight-loss, or blindness.
Level Playing Field
03/09/2002
- Simon Wane
Simon Wane considers whether giving Deutsche Post a licence to handle British mail is actually in the spirit of fair competition.
Solar Power Shines in the UK
02/09/2002
- Frances Vaughn
The announcement of new solar powered projects for the UK reinforces the push for environmentally friendly construction.
"I am Not a Number"
02/09/2002
- Source Correspondent
The Source reviews some good news from the NHS about an initiative for training doctors to be more responsive to a patient's needs.
Walk the Walk, not Talk the Talk
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