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Tackling social care presents progressives with an opportunity to carve out new territory
The government has acknowledged the historical neglect of social care, and is trying hard to make amends. Last month, the prime minister launched a major consultation on reform of the care system. Importantly, he promised a green paper before the next election. This is a brave move, as it will broach the classic big questions. Do we want a national or local service? Should it be universal or targeted? And what mix of public and private funds should be involved? By digging up these difficult issues, the green paper is a gamble for the government. If it also offers a fresh approach to public services, it could also be a real test of progressive politics. By Sophie Moullin, Reseach Fellow, Public Services
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Food needs to become a greater policy priority says IPPR north
Britain must take urgent steps to secure a safe and sustainable food supply according to a new report published today (Thursday 26th June) by the Institute for Public Policy Research North (ippr north). ippr north says that food is a major determinant of the UK’s social, economic and environmental wellbeing and that greater priority and coordination is needed on food rather than applying a static food policy.
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The Government wants a renewed debate on GM foods
The Government is calling for a renewed public debate about gentically modified (GM) crops.With concern growing about world food shortages, it is surely right to reconsider the role of GM crops in the global production of food. If GM is indeed a technology with significant potential, there may be a possibility for preventing many millions of deaths from starvation and, unless there are pressing reasons to suppress the technology, there is a moral obligation to explore this potential. So are there any such pressing reasons?
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By E Genis, UK.
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Technology Policy Resource.
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Health Minister joins stem cell science debate
Egenis will be joined by Ben Bradshaw at a public meeting on 18 July chaired by Dame Suzi Leather. “Stem Cell Science: Behind the headlines”, will offer people the chance to discuss the ethics and implications of stem cell and embryo research. Mr Bradshaw, who is MP for Exeter, will be one of the speakers at the ‘Question Time’-style event at Exeter’s Guildhall on Friday 18 July. Also on the panel will be Professor John Dupré, Director of Egenis, Senior Research Fellow Dr Christine Hauskeller, and Clinical Oncologist Dr Liz Toy. The meeting will be chaired by Dame Suzi Leather, chair of the Charity Commission and former chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
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By E Genis, UK.
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Visiting Fellowship for Egenis Researcher
Dr Susan Kelly has been awarded a Social Science Stem Cell Initiative International Visiting Fellowship. The Fellowship will fund a visit to the United States for Dr Kelly as part of her project on fetal cell microchimerism (FCM). She will visit the laboratory of Dr Diana Bianchi (Tufts Medical School, Boston), a leading researcher on FCM.
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By E Genis, UK.
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