"Better healthcare cannot be seen as expendable today because of the global economic downturn, when in yesterday's world of relative prosperity, it was essential," health secretary Alan Johnson told UNISON's health conference in Harrogate today.
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What is the IndependentSafeguarding Authority?
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is a new public body which has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. From October 2009, all individuals working or volunteering with vulnerable adults or children will be required to register with the ISA. This will affect over 11 million people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.