THE CHILDREN’S LEGAL CENTRE
www.childrenslegalcentre.com
This site is staffed by lawyers and professionals with experience in child law. It gives wide-ranging information, advice and links on the promotion of the rights of children. The international section also provides information on areas such as adoption in foreign countries.
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CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
www.cesi.org.uk
The website for “Inclusion”, as this organisation likes to be known, is a pale blue affair. It’s not that easy to navigate, but it is functional, with links to various social care organisations and schemes. Inclusion works towards social justice and reducing social exclusion, terms that are explained comprehensively on the site.
STAFFNURSE.COM
www.staffnurse.com
As well as many job vacancies, this career website for midwives, health visitors and healthcare assistants has regularly updated news and an online community area for nurses to let off steam about whatever they fancy. Diaries of a mental health nurse and student nurse also provide valuable insights into the profession.
INFO4LOCAL
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www.info4local.gov.uk
Run by six government departments, including health and transport, this site gives local authorities a quick and easy way to find relevant information on the websites of central government departments, agencies and public bodies. A popular twice-daily e-mail alert is available for the latest news releases.
EMPLOYERS’ FORUM ON AGE
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www.efa.org.uk
EFA is a network of employers dedicated to recruiting and retaining experienced staff regardless of age. It boasts several government departments and blue-chip companies as members and tries to use its influence to encourage employers to manage effectively the skills and age mix of their workforces. The site is interactive (in places) and informative.
CRIME CONCERN
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www.crimeconcern.org.uk
The website for this crime- reduction charity provides advice and help to professional and voluntary agencies to support their work in combating crime in local communities. Information on their projects and services, getting involved and their many nationwide events are also provided.
ICT CONSORTIUM
www.ictconsortium.org.uk
“Delivering ICT resources for the voluntary and community sector.” These are the first words to greet the visitor to the site: this group of voluntary sector organisations is very clear about its information technology role. Involvement in the consortium is fuss-free. The site is basic, but benefits from this simplicity by being uncluttered and easy to read.