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25/08/2010

Is withdrawing benefits the best way to get lone parents back to work? Plus author Wendy Perriam on the unlikely hero of her latest novel. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Lone parents of young children who don't work are facing changes to their benefits this autumn to encourage them back into the jobs market. Some could lose out, so is withdrawing benefits the best way to get lone parents back to work? Author Wendy Perriam on her latest novel about an unlikely hero called Eric - a librarian looking for love and the personal demons he confronts along the way. At least a million children of school age have an ongoing medical condition such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy. Should there be a statutory requirement to provide medical care for them at school? We hear from one mother whose child has diabetes. Presented by Jane Garvey.

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45 minutes

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Wed 25 Aug 2010 10:00

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  • Lone Parents Facing Benefits Cuts

    Is withdrawing benefits the best way to encourage single parents back into the jobs market? Jane talks to Fiona Weir, Gingerbread; & Samantha Callan, Centre for Social Justice.

    Duration: 15:47

  • Wendy Perriam

    The author Wendy Perriam talks to Jane Garvey about her new book, β€œBroken Places”.

    Duration: 09:58

  • Children and medical needs at school

    Should there be a statutory requirement for schools to provide medical care for children with ongoing conditions? Discussion with Rosie Newbigging, Asthma UK; Christina McAnea, UNISON.

    Duration: 16:27

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  • Wed 25 Aug 2010 10:00

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