Cliff Prior, the chief executive of the National Schizophrenia Fellowship, and June Thoburn, who is professor of social work at the University of East Anglia. have both been awarded CBEs in the Queen's birthday honours list.
Other awards include Brian Briscoe, the chief executive of the Local Government Association, who was knighted.
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Rosie Varley to replace Rodney Brooke as GSCC chair
06 October 2008
News round up: Teachers 'should not be charged' for sex with pupils
06 October 2008
Union: Teachers 'should not be charged' for sex with pupils over 16
06 October 2008
Details of government consultations
02 October 2008
Iceland banking crisis: the impact on social care
Adult care complaints system needs to improve, finds NAO
Details of government consultations
02 October 2008
Private Member Bills
25 July 2008
Government Legislation
25 July 2008
