The Health Development Agency has published a report on the prevention of alcohol misuse, highlighting successful ways of tackling this problem along with recommendations for those who commission policy and research. The report specifically identifies an urgent need to reduce alcohol misuse in young people. Prevention and reduction of alcohol misuse can be downloaded at www.publichealth.nice.org.uk
Childcare scheme helps pay for nannies
For the first time thousands of parents may be eligible for financial support to help pay for nannies. Under the Childcare Approval Scheme, introduced on 6 April, families on incomes of up to 59,000 will be eligible for Working Tax Credit support for children. www.surestart.gov.uk
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