During the National Conversation, tenants identified repairs and maintenance as their top priority, with the quality of their homes coming a close second.

April 2010 sees several changes to employment legislation to be aware of.

These times of economic downturn accentuate the role of the State in its supporting role for businesses and individuals.

This paper assesses the impact that the Mental Capacity Act 2005 has had on service providers, the level of understanding of the Act in practice, and changes to the regulatory framework by reference to the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the new Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian.