Presenter Mark Ivory (right) asks Simon Heng whether direct payment users should be compelled to CRB check their employees in the latest Ivory Tower podcast.
Also under investigation is the impact of planned age discrimination legislation on social care. Mark speaks to Help the Aged's head of public affairs Kate Jopling.
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09 October 2008
Brown raises status of adult care as Phil Hope becomes minister
06 October 2008
Letters, 2 October 2008, Devon brokers: David Johnstone; Rethink, carers, support brokerage, reunion
01 October 2008
Jon Glasby: Extend personalisation to care homes
19 September 2008
LGA issues child protection warning about obese children
Details of government consultations
02 October 2008
Private Member Bills
25 July 2008
Government Legislation
25 July 2008