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:: Friday, May 16, 2003 ::

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La valise est perdue parmi des étrangers - Grey Literature We Missed
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Department of Health Grey Literature

'Genes direct: ensuring the effective oversight of genetic tests supplied directly to the public: report of the Human Genetics Commission' recommends stricter controls on direct genetic testing (ie private paid-for testing), but does not believe that there should be a statutory ban on direct genetic tests.

'Investigation of events that followed the death of Cyril Mark Isaacs' This report was instigated by the events that took place following the death of Mr Cyril Isaacs on 26 February 1987, and the post mortem examination that was carried out the following day at Prestwich Hospital mortuary on the instructions of the Coroner.

'Together from the start: practical guidance for professionals working with disabled children (birth to third birthday) and their families' is guidance issued jointly by the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health, is concerned with the delivery of services to disabled children and their families. Central themes within the guidance are: initial assessment of need; co-ordination of multi-agency support for families; better information and access for families; improved professional knowledge and skills; service review and development; and partnership across agencies and geographical boundaries.

Commission for Health Improvement Grey Literature

'Getting Better? A report on the National Health Service' report of the Commission for Health Improvement concludes that whilst 'not all is rosy in the NHS' it is not generally failing, and that the staff of the NHS are almost universally committed, caring people striving to do their best for those who use it.

Health Development Agency Grey Literature

'The effectiveness of public health interventions to promote the initiation of breastfeeding: summary' provides a summary of the evidence briefing presenting the evidence from selected good quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses published since 1996. Evidence shows that breastfeeding has both short- and long-term health benefits, and makes an important contribution to meeting the new target to reduce infant mortality as a core element in reducing health inequalities.

'Prevention of low birth weight: assessing the effectiveness of smoking cessation and nutritional interventions: summary' is a summary of evidence that aims to identify smoking cessation and nutrition interventions shown to be effective in preventing low birth weight and is intended to inform policy and decision makers, NHS providers, public health physicians and other public health practitioners in the widest sense.
Its partner publication 'Prevention of low birth weight: assessing the effectiveness of smoking cessation and nutritional interventions: evidence briefing' looks at the subject in greater depth.


Home Office Grey Literature

'Average Time from Arrest to Sentence for Persistent Young Offenders: January 2003' gives overall national figures for arrest to sentence, as well as figures for the Magistrates Court and Crown Court separately. On a quarterly basis, the figures are further broken down by criminal justice areas.

HM Treasury Grey Literature

'Futurebuilders: an investment fund for voluntary and community sector public service delivery: proposals for consultation' which follows Government is commitment to creating a framework in which the voluntary and community sector can flourish, be strong and independent. futurebuilders is a one-off £125 million investment fund, over the three years of Spending Review 2002, specifically to assist voluntary and community sector providing organisations in their public service work. This consultation document seeks views on proposals for the use of the fund.

Department for Transport Grey Literature

'Government's response to the Transport Committee's Report on Urban Charging Schemes' this report sets out the Government's response to each of the committee's specific recommendations on urban charging schemes.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Grey Literature

'The Impact of the 1999 changes to the Right to Buy Discount' outlines the key findings, gives background and summarises a study into the 1999 changes to the Right to Buy Discount regime. Further detail is available in the 'The Impact of the 1999 changes to the Right to Buy Discount: Research Report' which as a study had three principal objectives. Firstly, it sought to assess the effects of the February 1999 changes to the Right to Buy discount regime. Secondly, it sought to provide a better understanding of the factors influencing people's ability and willingness to pay. Thirdly, it examined the impact of possible changes to the discount rules on sales over the decade 2001-02 to 2011-12 using a simple forecasting model.

'Equality and diversity in Local Government in England: a literature review' provides an overview of recent literature, which examines how local authorities in England have dealt with issues of equality and diversity. Three themes are covered in relation to equality and diversity: representation and participation; employment; services.

'Improving standards of accommodation for homeless households placed in temporary accommodation: a consultation paper' in which consultation on the Government's desire to bring an end to the use of Bed and Breakfast hotels for homeless families with children, except in the short term for urgent cases. This document seeks views on Government proposals to strengthen the law and supplement statutory guidance.

'Implementing local e-Government: a survey of local authorities: research summary', survey of all local authorities in England was conducted between August and November 2002. This survey provides a comprehensive picture, across the whole of English local government, of the approaches local authorities are taking, and the challenges they face, in the implementation of e-government.

Housing Corporation Grey Literature

Merseyside regional allocation statement 2003/04 gives details of the 2003-04 allocations of public money made to housing associations for the provision of new affordable housing under the Approved Development Programme (ADP) in Merseyside. The document provides figures, comment and analyses covering how investment decisions were made and how the resulting programme meets national, regional and local objectives and priorities.



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