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"A report published yesterday by Incomes Data Services Ltd. discloses just how critical poverty has become for low income workers, many of whom it finds have suffered a continuous deterioration in living standards through price rises. It notes that prices have risen 24.7 per cent in the last five years but that the lowest minimum rate for 25 out of the 53 wages councils has risen by less. Since September 1968, prices have increased by 12.1 per cent which is faster than the minimum wage increases of 31 wages councils and, although there are many workers not on the minimum, all workers whose pay is geared directly to the minimum and moves in proportion with it would similarly be affected.

For how long will young disabled adults be able to access the same activities and support as my sister in such a climate?"

. Lynne Maher, the director of innovation and design at the NHS National Innovation Centre, talks about the prospects for IT in healthcare and the landscape for new ideas

Public Services Summit Scotland - Re-examining and innovating for better delivery

Sarah Boseley's global health blog