18 December 2007

New Radio 4 series with Professor Janet Reibstein

Professor Janet Reibstein of the University of Exeter hosted the first in a new three part series on Radio 4 entitled Together Against the Odds. The programmes feature interviews with three different couples who have stayed together in long and happy partnerships each facing different but equally difficult odds. The remaining two programmes will be aired on 24th and 31st of December at 11.00am.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/togetheragainsttheodds/

18 December 2007

New research into pre-natal alcohol exposure from the APA

New research published by the American Psychological Association (APA) shows that pre-natal alcohol exposure can increase the likelihood of alcohol abuse amongst young people.

Read more: http://www.apa.org/releases/youngentob.html

18 December 2007

ESRC research published on employment practices and stress

The Economic and Social Research Council has published new research showing that modern employment practices can put much strain on women's family relationships.

Read more: http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/PO/releases/2007/decemb...

18 December 2007

Home Office launches campaign to increase reporting of domestic violence

The Home Office has launched a new campaign to tackle increased domestic violence over the festive season. Video recordings will be used to collect evidence targeting high risk domestic violence repeat offenders.

Read more: http://www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=338614&Ne...

12 December 2007

New research from ISER on work, family life and happiness

The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) has published new findings on work, family life and happiness. The research shows that life satisfaction for men does not increase if there are children in the household and that for women satisfaction only increases once the children are at school.

Read more: http://www.iser.essex.ac.uk/press/releases/releases/2007/200...

12 December 2007

National Statistics finds rise in fertility rate

National Statistics has found a consistent rise in fertility rates in the UK between 2001 and 2006. The Total Fertility Rate has increased from 1.6 children per woman to 1.8.

Read more: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/fertility1207.pdf

11 December 2007

Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, launches Children's Plan

The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, has launched a ten year Children's Plan.

Read more: http://www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=337797&Ne...

10 December 2007

£53m from the DCSF to help disabled children and their families

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has announced an extra £45 million for short breaks for parents of disabled children and £8.4 million of extra support.

Read more: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2007_0234

07 December 2007

ESRC research finds Scottish mothers have fewer children

New research from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has found that fertility in Scotland is below that of the other countries in the UK.

Read more: http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/PO/releases/2007/decemb...

04 December 2007

Report from the DWP on relationship breakdown and child maintenance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published an overview of separation and maintenance arrangements entitled Survey of relationship breakdown and child maintenance: Interim report. The full report will be published in March 2008.

Read more: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd5/rports2007-2008/rrep468.pdf

04 December 2007

NICE announces consultation on guidance to promote mental wellbeing of primary school children

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has announced a consultation on the draft guidance aimed aimed at promoting the mental well-being of children in primary schools.

Read more: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/?asset=News&id=82457

04 December 2007

Survey shows more people are working flexibly

The Work-Life Balance Employer Survey commissioned by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform shows that more workplaces are providing childcare facilities and other arrangements to help employees combine work and family commitments.

Read more: http://www.gnn.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=335193&Ne...

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