Society daily: Clegg confirms child benefit rethink

Having trouble viewing this email? Society daily 05.03.12 Clegg confirms child benefit rethink Clare Horton guardian.co.uk, Monday 5 March 2012 07.07 EST Nick Clegg said child benefit plans were being looked at, but the principle of asking richer people to pay more would remain. Photograph: David Cheskin/PA Sign up to Society daily email briefing Today's top SocietyGuardian stories • Child benefit changes could be watered down, says Nick Clegg • Tax credit changes should be postponed, child poverty activists say • Baby P's father gets £75,000 damages in People libel case • NHS changes may increase risks to vulnerable children, warn trusts • Don't let us down on care funding reform, alliance tells Andrew Lansley • Whitehall defends dual health roles of chairman of NHS watchdog • Editorial - Health and social care bill: in need of radical surgery • Police privatisation plans defended by senior officers • Legal aid bill fails domestic abuse victims, faith leaders warn • Dave Hill: Help me create a manifesto for a model mayor All today's SocietyGuardian stories The pick of the weekend's SocietyGuardian news and comment • How social networks can solve the healthcare crisis • Charity funding cuts hit deprived areas hardest • David Cameron 'prepared to take hit' on NHS All Sunday's SocietyGuardian news and comment All Saturday's SocietyGuardian news and comment On the Guardian Professional Networks • Social care cuts are hitting black and minority ethnic communities hardest, says Nita Devabhai, of the Afiya Trust • Ten myths about the private rented sector: From affordability to flexibility, the government's comments on private rent just don't stack up, says Jenny Jones • Ben Hewitt of Save the Children describes how a global tweet chat got five million people around the world talking about child malnutrition • Patient from Hell Dick Vinegar on his reasons to be cheerful while on convalescence after a knee operation On my radar ... • NHS reforms. Our live blog returns today and Claire Phipps will be keeping track of the latest developments, including the start of a two-day hearing over the Department of Health's refusal to publish the risk register for its reorganisation of the NHS. The TUC has organised a 'Save The NHS' rally in Westminster, and today on Twitter, people are sharing stories of how the health service saved their lives, see the hashtag #nhssavedmylife • The annual Just Giving Awards, which were presented last week. Thirteen awards were given out to individuals, charities and companies in recognition of their fundraising achievements. The awards celebrate the efforts of more than 380,000 fundraisers and 8,000 charities which have used JustGiving to raise more than £200m for good causes over the past year. • A recommended post on Dan Slee's blog on councils' use of Audioboo to record and share "stories from the frontline". He lists nine reasons why local government should try using Audioboo and shares clips from five different authorities. • Steve Holliday, the chief executive of National Grid plc, who has been appointed chairman of homelessness charity Crisis. He takes over from Sir David Bell, who held the post for a decade. The charity has also announced a number of new appointees to its board, including Nicholas Hilliard QC, a barrister who specialises in criminal law and inquests; Richard Murley, vice chairman of Rothschild and chairman of University College hospital trust; and marketing consultant Emma Foulds. • Turbans. A new video series shares the personal experiences of British Sikh stars, personalities and professionals. The #MyTurban series is part of the Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped project, featured in SocietyGuardian last year, and asks contributors - including comedian Hardeep Kohli, 100-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh, and London mayoral adviser Kulveer Ranger - what the turban means to them. • Up My Street , an exhibition opening today at the Coninsby Gallery in London. The show features work by 40 artists, including Jake and Dinos Chapman, Antony Gormley, Julian Opie, Grayson Perry, who were asked to and create works celebrating an element of a street they have an emotional connection to. The artworks will be auctioned later this week to raise funds for Shelter. Other news • BBC: New rights over domestic violence • Children & Young People Now: Sunderland children's centres remain open despite £1.7m budget cut • Community Care: Action on witchcraft-based child abuse expected this year • Independent: Whitehall 'needs radical reform' to avoid a crisis • Inside Housing: Housing costs mean families struggle to afford food • LocalGov.co.uk: Local shops key to high street revival, residents believe • Telegraph: Treasury row over 'phantom' £25bn pension fund windfall • Third Sector: Inflation cost voluntary sector £2.3bn between 2008 and 2010, says NCVO almanac Events and seminars Digital communications and campaigning for charities Thursday 19 April, Kings Cross, London This half-day seminar will enable you plan, implement and manage your online campaign to maximum effect. It will give you practical advise on how to get the most out of popular social media websites as well as help you define your target audience. This event is a must for anyone needing to plan a campaign to create relationships with supporters to champion your long-term aims. Local Government Leaders Quarterly Thursday 19 April, Kings Place, Kings Cross, London This series of evening events has been designed to help public leaders discuss the key issues facing local authorities as they struggle to manage punishing funding cuts while spearheading a revolution in public service delivery. The event, consisting of a debate followed by round table discussion groups, will offer a forum to share problems and find solutions with your council peers. Places are free but limited and available by application only. 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