Social issues

Information from across central government on abuse, addiction, begging, ethical issues, homelessness, loneliness, poverty, sexual orientation and social inclusion (including equal opportunities and diversity, and race relations).

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Latest consultations

• Safe, Sensible, Social: Consultation on further action

  Department of Health.  Deadline: 14 October 2008

• No One Written Off: Reforming welfare to reward responsibility - Consultation

  Department for Work and Pensions.  Deadline: 22 October 2008

• Consultations ending soon »
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Latest publications

• Adapting to Climate Change in England: A framework for action

  Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.  Published: 24 July 2008

• Children Accommodated in Secure Children's Homes at 31 March 2008: England and Wales

  Department for Children, Schools and Families.  Published: 24 July 2008

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Latest related links

• Defra: Adapting to climate change

  Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.  Last updated: 24 July 2008

• Workforce Best Practice Library

  IDeA: Improvement and Development Agency.  Last updated: 23 July 2008

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News

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• Programme hits the target as DIP leads to dip in drug-related crime

  Home Office.  Published: 24 July 2008

• New rights to give disabled travellers a better journey

  Department for Transport.  Published: 24 July 2008

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