P721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 11 Nov 22:40/02 1/4 HELP US HELP THEM CENTRAL AFRICA APPEAL CAFOD is calling on the British people to help prevent a massive humanitarian tragedy in central Africa. With more than a million refugees in the border area of Zaire cut off from aid, CAFOD has issued an emergency appeal to pay for essential supplies. CAFOD has also demanded the immediate intervention of the international community through the United Nations to stabilise the flow of refugees. Donations can bj made through CAFOD's FreiCall hotlinj numbjt: 0500-858885. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer DisabilityP721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 11 Nov 22:22/45 2/4 THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS 'DRUG DEPENDENT' More than 5000 prisoners in England and Wales may bj drug djpjndjnt, claims the Penal Affairs Consortium. The Consortium , an alliance of 31 groups concerned with the penal system, calls for more drug treatment and rehabilitation programmjs in prisons. 11% of adult males and 23% of women prisoners are drug dependent. Recent changes in housing benefit regulations have increased homelessness among released prisonjts, says the Consortium in anothjt new report. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer DisabilityP721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 11 Nov 22:44/11 3/4 HOME OWNERS GUIDE ISSUED WITH WARNINGS Benefit rules for people with mortgages could lead to increased homelessness, say publishers of a new guide. The Child Poverty Action Group and Shelter have launched a new edition of the Rights Guide for Home Owners, which covets housing law in the UK. They say waiting nine months before benefits are paid could lead to mortgage arrears and spiralling debt. The introduction of a mortgage benefit scheme would prevent home ownjts from reaching a crisis point. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer DisabilityP721 CEEFAX 721 Mon 11 Nov 21:31/57 4/4 PREVENT WATER POLLUTION WHILE AT WOKS Many of the 20,000 water pollution incidents in the UK stem from everyday actions in the workplace. A new action card and poster from the Environment Council charity aims to help people understand how they can prevent water pollution. 'Water Most Foul?' is part of their Consjtvjrs at Work programme which helps people improve their environmental performance at work. The practical advice is available from Environment Agency offices. Index on page 720 Diary Feature Volunteer Disability