  urlLink SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Emergency childcare for working mothers : "Working mothers are to be offered 'emergency childcare' if a childminder goes sick or a child cannot go to nursery, under plans being drawn up in Downing Street. State-registered agencies would be used to provide a last-minute service, saving women from the dilemma of whether to take time off or call in sick when normal childcare arrangements collapse. They could also help mothers with childcare during school holidays. " 
