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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Childcare cost rises ‘may make parents quit their jobs’
Some parents could be forced out of work and into poverty as the rising cost of childcare outstrips wage rises, says a report. A survey by the Daycare Trust charity showed that the average cost of nursery care in Britain for children under two rose by nearly 6% last year. … Continue reading
Childcare costs survey: nursery fees rise by 6 per cent in a year
The growing gap between the cost of a nursery place and parents’ earnings is revealed in the annual childcare costs survey. Key findings: average childcare costs are now more than £100 for a part-time place in many areas average annual cost for a child under-two is £5,103 a year … Continue reading
Daddy Daycare second show screens
The first episode of the reality TV programme provoked strong reactions – will the second serving of men in the nursery meet with a better reception? Here’s what Channel 4 said aboutthe sedcond show, set in London Early Years Foundation’s Carlton Hill nursery. ‘Stressed-out father to four girls Grant (32), … Continue reading
Care regulator head leaves post
The head of the body regulating health and social care has announced her resignation – as a critical government report into its work is published. Cynthia Bower said it was “time to move on” from her post as England’s Care Quality Commission chief executive. The CQC came under attack last … Continue reading
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Daddy Daycare TV show gets fathers working in the nursery
A new documentary TV series that follows nine fathers as they swap their day jobs for work in a nursery starts on Wednesday. The three-part series ‘Daddy Daycare’ on Channel 4 sees how nine fathers cope looking after children at three London nurseries under the watch of staff. All of … Continue reading
Good Care Guide launch prompts concerns
Concerns have been raised about a new website that lets people post their thoughts on care providers in England. The Good Care Guide aims to give relatives a place to go to share their views on the service they have received from care homes and nurseries. Government watchdogs helped develop … Continue reading
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Genetic Parkinson’s disease brain cells made in lab
Scientists in the US have successfully made human brain cells in the lab that are an exact replica of genetically caused Parkinson’s disease. The breakthrough means they can now see exactly how mutations in the parkin gene cause the disease in an estimated one in 10 patients with Parkinson’s. And … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s brain plaques ‘rapidly cleared’ in mice
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice. The US study, published in the journal Science, reported the plaques were broken down at “unprecedented” speed. Tests also showed an improvement in some brain function. Specialists said the … Continue reading
Older people urged to keep houses warm in February
Keeping your home warm while it is cold outside could potentially save your life. An extra 8,000 people die in England for every 1C the temperature drops below the winter average, according to figures from the Department of Health, many of whom are older people. Last winter, 200 additional deaths … Continue reading
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Manchester’s children’s centres to stay open, but council daycare to go
Manchester city council has confirmed that it will keep all its 39 children’s centres open but will phase out daycare in centres. The council says that there is enough good quality and affordable childcare run by the private, voluntary and independent sector. The plans will be put before the children … Continue reading
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