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31May/104

Are voluntary organisations flexible when it comes to working hours?

Today I have just been offered a job as an advice support worker with the legal advice bureau..

My office hours will be 9.30am - 4.30pm. However, I have two children and my local creche is only open 9:30 - 3pm.

I will have to tell my employer, but should I tell her immediately? Husband says I should wait a bit, but surely my employer needs to know these things asap.

I am not sure exactly when he suggests I should tell her (can't get hold of him right now), but I am not sure of the benefits of telling her later. I wanted to tell her before my interview actually, but my husband persuaded me that it may jeopardise my chances of being employed. I really want the role, so I didn't mention it to her.

What do you people think? Is it a big deal? Will a voluntary organisation be more flexible?

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27May/105

Should child vaccination be voluntary?

Tough sanctions are being proposed for parents who refuse routine vaccinations, such as MMR. Should they be introduced? In an article for the Fabian Society, leading public health expert Sir Sandy Macara has called for child benefit to be linked with vaccination uptake. And Labour MP Mary Creagh said children should have to prove they are vaccinated before they start school to improve uptake of MMR. Are you a parent who has refused the MMR vaccine? Should parents face sanctions? Do you have a personal experience to share?