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12/08/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Vanessa Feltz on gastric bands; 90 years of Hillcroft College; is fostering in the UK at breaking point?

Presented by Jenni Murray. Vanessa Feltz recently had a gastric band fitted. She joins Jenni and bariatric consultant David Kerrigan to discuss the pros and cons of the operation. A recent report suggests that foster care services are almost at breaking point. Why has the pressure increased and what can best be done to ease the situation? Hillcroft, the first and only residential college for disadvantaged women in the UK, is celebrating its 90th year and the accountant who retrained as a lorry driver.

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  • Vanessa Feltz and Gastric Bands

    Vanessa Feltz, who has recently had a gastic band operation talks to Jenni, as well as bariatric consultant, David Kerrigan.

    Duration: 15:49

  • The Foster care system - close to collapse?

    Michelle Sutcliffe, Foster Carer, Baroness Margaret Eaton, Chair of the Local Government Association & Helen Clark author of the Fostering Network’s report Bursting at the Seams.

    Duration: 10:23

  • Women Truckers

    One of the largest HGV companies, Advantage, who offer training packages, say they’re seeing five times as many women coming on to their courses, compared with a few years ago.

    Duration: 07:55

  • Hillcroft - 90th anniversary

    Hillcroft became the first and only residential college for women, with its mission to provide learning opportunities for socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged women.

    Duration: 07:36

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  • Thu 12 Aug 2010 10:00
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