But the system fails to cater for people in residential care. The government should appoint a children's minister to take its agenda against social exclusion a step further. The failure of credit unions plays straight into the hands of loan sharks.
Baby bonds are welcome, but they'll do little to remove the root causes of poverty and inequality.
Last week's appointments to the House of Lords confirm the contempt New Labour has shown for truly democratic principles. Years of prejudice have dominated the debate on mental health care. But a new programme aims to focus on promoting inclusion. Depriving prisoners of access to adequate healthcare services is an infringement of their basic human rights.