In the latest Ivory Tower podcast guest presenter Natalie Valios (right) discusses accusations that the government has failed to act on the recommendations of an action plan to reduce violence against social care staff.
Also under the spotlight are the government's post offices closure plans and the role one threatened post office has in providing community support to a village's older population.
Ivory Tower is a weekly social care podcast featuring audio discussion and commentary from the sector. You can listen to the programme using the player below or download it to your iPod or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure.
If you want to get involved in Ivory Tower or have ideas for future programmes email Simeon Brody at simeon.brody@rbi.co.uk
Social care workers join local government strike
16 July 2008
NHS inquiry: Mental health nurse abused position with 23 women
17 July 2008
Career Clinic: I chose the adult pathway. Do I need extra training to work in children's services?
16 July 2008
Plans gain ground for advanced social worker status
14 July 2008
Children's homes and disabled people's services exempt from strike
'Parents use forced marriage as care option for learning disabled'
NHS London report finds inappropriate sexual contact over two decades
GSCC: Social worker suspended for relationship with child's father
Government Legislation
17 July 2008
Private Member Bills
17 July 2008
Details of government consultations
11 July 2008
