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Public Knowledge Of And Attitudes Towards Social Work In Scotland
In June 2004, Scottish Ministers initiated the first fundamental review of Social Work since the Social Work (Scotland) Act in 1968. The 21st Century Social Work Review, as it is known, was developed with the ultimate aim of improving the service and preparing it for the demands of 21st Century.
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Lung Disease Symptoms
A recent survey, carried out by Ipsos Social Research Institute on behalf of the British Thoracic Society, analyses the general public's knowledge and possible symptoms of lung disease — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Ipsos: Nestlé Social Research Programme
The Nestlé Social Research Programme succeeds the Nestlé Family Monitor, a series of research studies into family life in Britain.
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Young People And Citizenship
A recent MORI study for the Nestlé Social Research Programme found that fewer than half of young people aged 11-21 say that they would be 'very likely' to vote in the next election if they were old enough to vote (43%).
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Improving Diet And Lifestyle
When asked spontaneously, almost two-thirds (63%) of adults in Great Britain say they have personally undertaken some type of change to their family's eating habits or activity levels in the past year, in order to lead a healthier lifestyle. The research conducted by Ipsos for the National Consumer Council shows that five per cent claim to have made at least four changes. Women are generally more likely to have made changes than men (66%, compared with 61%).
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HEFCE's Staff And Stakeholder Surveys
A MORI survey for HEFCE (the Higher Education Funding Council for England) finds that 82% of its main stakeholders, other than higher education institutions and further education colleges, have a favourable view of the Council. Three-quarters of non-HEI stakeholders (74%) rate HEFCE as above average compared with other higher education bodies, and 64% think their current relationship with HEFCE is better than three years ago.
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Energy Issues Research
Research by MORI for EDF Energy shows that the British public places great emphasis on combating global warming: 79% agree that the most important thing is to reduce global warming by producing less carbon dioxide. They also value self sufficiency for the UK — 83% would like us to aim to be self sufficient in energy. However there is a weaker consensus over how these aims should be achieved.
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Information About Science And Technology
MORI research for NESTA (the National Endowment for Science and Technology) shows that the British public feel it important to be informed about new developments in science and technology (90%). The media (66%) and government (51%) are seen as having the main responsibility for providing information, support or advice about science to the general public, with scientists at 30%.
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SMEs And The Environment
MORI was commissioned by Envirowise to undertake a survey of SMEs in specific sectors (construction and various sectors of the services sector).
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Primates As Pets
MORI research for IFAW shows widespread support for making the keeping of primates as pets in the UK illegal (79%). Almost three in five Britons (58%) strongly agree it should be made illegal, whilst one in 10 (nine per cent) feel that it should remain legal.