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How assertive outreach stopped antisocial behaviour
n recent years, advances in community care have meant that people with severe mental health problems can live in their own homes, writes Mark.... more
(19 February 2009 10:17)
LGA: 'People are avoiding reality over funding older people's care'
Nearly a quarter of people are making no financial provision for the time when they can no longer work, according to research by the Local Government.... more
(25 February 2009 17:14)
Tories urge tighter inspection of children's services
The Conservatives have called for tighter inspection of children’s services and say Ofsted inspectors should be allowed to accompany social workers.... more
(03 February 2009 10:11)
Surrey Council launches judicial review against Ofsted rating
Surrey Council is seeking a judical review against Ofsted's decision to rate its children's services as inadequate. more
(26 February 2009 08:20)
Styal prison: Owers sounds warning of more inmate deaths
The chief inspector of prisons has warned there could be more deaths at Styal women's prison unless there is more investment in services for mentally.... more
(27 February 2009 16:08)
GSCC chair urges social care agencies to share information
The chair of the General Social Care Council has called on social work agencies to share information to help it act where practitioners have.... more
(27 February 2009 15:14)
Best and Worst, Jane Naik
'I still cringe when I think about it' Jane Naik, review and assessment project team social worker for Redbridge Council, continues our series on.... more
(27 February 2009 14:03)
Sex slave trade play exposes harsh reality
A production by the Oscar-winning actress exposing the grim reality of prostitution impresses Mark Drinkwater
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(27 February 2009 13:58)
Why changes are needed to SEN funding
The government's review of school budgets is the ideal opportunity to simplify funding for special educational needs placements, says public sector.... more
(27 February 2009 13:00)
Peter Gilbert talks about spirituality in his new role at Worcester university
The National Institute for Mental Health's Peter Gilbert talks to Andrew Mickel about how religion and spirituality can play a part in social care
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(27 February 2009 00:00)
Letters to Community Care Feb 26 2009
Hampshire's report was not swagger Hampshire Council is surprised to see such a polemical piece carried in the Research Realities section of .... more
(26 February 2009 00:00)
Care home residents console themselves with Wii
Care home residents in Scotland are back playing the sports of their youth - courtesy of Nintendo Wii, reports Alisdair Suttie
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(27 February 2009 11:31)
Making room: the social housing dilemma
Older people living alone in social housing are under pressure to move and make way for larger families, prompting the question: whose needs are.... more
(25 February 2009 11:05)
New BASW chief Hilton Dawson promises frontline social work focus
The new chief executive of the British Association of Social Workers promised to channel members' voices into "every effective forum in the land". more
(25 February 2009 11:03)
Anger at Reading University plan to close social work course
Proposal to shut university department draws protests from students, dons and practitioners more
(25 February 2009 11:02)
Social Work Taskforce: Final report delayed until October
The final report of the Social Work Taskforce has been put back until October, a Department of Health official has confirmed. more
(27 February 2009 10:41)
LGA: Half of councils have cut jobs in past few months
Half of councils have cut jobs in the past few months and seven in ten anticipate further redundancies, the Local Government Association has said. more
(27 February 2009 09:44)
News round-up: Council chiefs to reveal pay deals
Other stories include underage pregnancy up for first time in seven years. more
(27 February 2009 09:41)
'Pay service users for participating in social work education'
Service users asked to support the training of social work students should be paid for their time and expertise, delegates at a conference said last.... more
(27 February 2009 09:35)
Lancaster Farms YOI failing to make sufficient improvements
A young offender institution criticised last year for failing to prevent the death of a boy is not making sufficient improvements, an inspection.... more
(27 February 2009 09:24)
DH to unveil new health and adult care complaints system
The Department of Health will unveil final plans today for the introduction of a new system for handling complaints about adult social care services.... more
(27 February 2009 09:11)
Ex-care home boss convicted over death of learning disabled man
A former care home manager was convicted yesterday of a health and safety offence relating to the death of a resident with learning disabilities, in.... more
(27 February 2009 08:31)
NAO: One-fifth of carers have difficulty applying for allowance
One-fifth of carers have trouble applying for carer's allowance while the government has no current idea of the take-up rate for the benefit, the.... more
(26 February 2009 16:39)
Tackling disability hate crime
Last month disability organisations warned that disability hate crimes were "disappearing" from adult protection inquiries. Anabel Unity Sale and.... more
(26 February 2009 14:23)
Physical Disabilities
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(26 February 2009 14:20)
Diary: A lighter take on the working week
A hospital social worker writes.... more
(26 February 2009 13:56)
Personalisation: IBs can benefit carers, finds DH
Individual budgets for service users can improve outcome for their carers, according to Department of Health research published today. more
(26 February 2009 13:56)
Social Skirmishes
Rosie Warlock, a senior practitioner in children’s social services, tells us what’s on her mind more
(26 February 2009 13:53)
interview: James Cleverly, London's youth ambassodor
London youth ambassador and former Territorial Army major James Cleverly tells Andrew Mickel how he wants to solve the capital's gang problem
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(26 February 2009 12:13)
Is a ring-fenced national fund the answer to the problem of care funding?
The care needs of older people should be met from a ringfenced national fund paid into by all adults during their working lives, the New Local.... more
(26 February 2009 11:30)
NLGN backs social insurance solution to elder care funding crisis
All older people with care needs should have them met from a ring-fenced national fund paid into by all adults over their working lives, the New.... more
(26 February 2009 11:20)
40,000 jobs threatened as downturn hits town halls
Other stories in today's papers include: Heating was off for ten days at care home where eight residents died; Short, hard life of Ivan Cameron,.... more
(26 February 2009 11:00)
News round up: 40,000 jobs threatened as downturn hits town halls
Other stories in today's papers include: Heating was off for ten days at care home where eight residents died; Short, hard life of Ivan Cameron,.... more
(26 February 2009 10:59)
Douglas: Cafcass 'firefighting' as care cases soar after Baby P
A continued rise in care applications following the Baby P case has left Cafcass staff "firefighting" while trying to improve services on the back of.... more
(26 February 2009 10:58)
Rights watchdog: Age discrimination institutionalised in social care
Age discrimination is "institutionalised" in social care, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said today. more
(26 February 2009 09:35)
Councils' duties to children in custody to be bolstered
Children's secretary Ed Balls has confirmed the government will push forward legislation to strengthen councils' duties towards children in custody. more
(25 February 2009 16:14)
Parent support provider Parentline Plus plans to improve its profile
It may be the biggest independent provider of parent support in England but the profile of Parentline Plus belies its lofty status. more
(25 February 2009 14:41)
Landmark court decisions for adult protection
Ed Mitchell explains the ramifications for social care professionals of recent landmark court decisions on protecting vulnerable adults
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(25 February 2009 12:39)
A Blessing and a Curse: Autism and me
A Blessing and a Curse: Autism and me ★★★★★ Caiseal Mór Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN 9781843105732 The subtitle may be... more
(25 February 2009 12:25)
A Practitioner’s Tool for the Assessment of Adults Who Sexually Abuse Children
A Practitioner's Tool for the Assessment of Adults Who... more
(25 February 2009 12:24)
The Art of Social Work Practice
The Art of Social Work Practice ★★★★★ Edited... more
(25 February 2009 12:23)
Find the Right Care Home: A step-by-step companion
Find the Right Care Home: A step-by-step companion ★★★★★ Rosemary Hurtley and Julia Burton Jones Age Concern England Written by... more
(25 February 2009 12:22)
Anorexic or simply old?
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are often thought of as teenage afflictions. But, in Eating Disorders Awareness Week this week, Natalie Valios reports.... more
(25 February 2009 11:56)
Responses to child maltreatment
An analysis of studies into the prevalence of child abuse and neglect, the recognition by professionals, and the role of prevention and treatment..... more
(25 February 2009 11:48)
Newcastle YoT project cuts offending
Newcastle Youth Offending Team has cut offending by young people. Craig Kenny examines how they have succeeded more
(25 February 2009 11:40)
Recession leads to rise in Neets
Social workers are helping young people not in employment, education or training to pick up the pieces. Rowenna Davis reports
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(25 February 2009 11:04)
Skills for Care conference: Concerns over new training framework
The social care sector is under-prepared for next year’s launch of the new qualifications and credit framework (QCF), experts told yesterday's annual.... more
(25 February 2009 08:54)
Children 'should be checked every month by social workers'
Other headlines in today's papers include:- Labour plan to name and shame offenders; Council tax to rise by 3%; Long hours put workers at risk of.... more
(25 February 2009 08:30)
News round up: 'Social workers should check children monthly'
Other headlines in today's papers include:- Labour plan to name and shame offenders; Council tax to rise by 3%; Long hours put workers at risk of.... more
(25 February 2009 08:28)
