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Last broadcast on Wed, 14 Sep 2011, 12:00 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Winifred will be looking at the challenges facing the 'Meals on Wheels' service, from a team of volunteers in Yorkshire and the chief executive of Apetito - the main provider to local authorities.
She'll be in Hamleys examining pocket-money toys - that sell for two pounds or less - their sales have grown in the downturn by 12%.
And she'll be speaking to the 21 year old who has launched a recruitment website especially for 16-24 year olds.
Garrison House home to Millport Medical Practice
The dispensary at Millport Medical Practice
Cumbrae Bay and war memorial
Pocket money toys: Lego figures
Meals on wheels food
Winifred tasting meals on wheels food.
Chapters
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Chapter 1
Inspections of care homes and hospitals were down 70% last year according to a highly critical Select Committee Report. What should the Care Quality Commission do to improve its service?
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Chapter 2
Sales of pocket money toys have grown in the downturn by 12%, so why are they so popular?
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Chapter 3
BMI is reported to have been put up for sale by Lufthansa. Meanwhile, the Irish government is considering the sale of its stake in Aer Lingus.
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Chapter 4
We hear about the challenges facing the 'Meals on Wheels' service, from a team of volunteers in Yorkshire and the chief executive of Apetito.
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Chapter 5
Why some of Scotland's most successful dispensing doctors are being stopped from providing prescription drugs to patients.
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Chapter 6
We talk to the 21 year old who set up his own online recruitment company for 16 - 24 year olds.
Broadcasts
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Wed 14 Sep 201112:00
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Wed 14 Sep 201112:04
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