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Wednesday 7 April 2010

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The social policies we want from a new government

We asked social policy experts working for charities and across the public services what they wanted from a new government. Here are their answers

Society news & features p4

National promises on child protection so often ring hollow

History has taught us that good child protection policy is not written on the back of the latest tragedy, says Peter Gilroy
NHS cash has not gone where you might think

Received wisdom is that the bulk of the NHS's budget, which will total £127bn in 2010-11, goes on staffing. In fact, the workforce accounts for significantly less than half

Society news & features p5

Attention-grabbing antics for autism

One woman's bold campaign to increase awareness of autism is causing controversy. But has it had the desired effect?
A manifesto for ending mental health stigma

The next government must repeal the law that stops me from standing for parliament – and take a look at my ideas for mental health, says Clare Allan

Society news & features p6

'We want any incoming government to have a good look at how to modernise the way we run elections'

Jenny Watson, chair, Electoral Commission
What will politicians need to do to please public managers?

Public servants want politicians to see them as allies in improving services – and have freedom to do so

Society news & features p16

What else can a senior accountant do?

Colin, 42, earns £35,000 as a senior accountant for a district council, but is looking for a new challenge

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