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Pratice Panel: Dealing with suspected abuse within the family
Social workers and a former service user offer advice on a case involving a father's violence against his wife and its traumatic effects on their.... more
(02 April 2009 09:29)
Side by Side project helps people with dementia live longer at home in Worcestershire
The Risk Factor: a social care professional explains a difficult case with a satisfactory outcome. This case study involves an elderly woman with.... more
(16 April 2009 10:14)
Vacancy rates: the figures in full
Community Care's exclusive investigation into vacancy rates in children's and adults' services departments in England found that 10.9% - or one.... more
(18 April 2009 13:18)
Blackburn bids to join up health, adult and children's social care
Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning to transfer its adult and children's social care functions to its local primary care trust to form a single.... more
(16 April 2009 15:25)
Book review - Child Support Handbook
Child support handbook: 16th edition 2008/2009 Star rating: 5/5 more
(28 April 2009 10:27)
Research Realities: A professional's place in extended schools
The extended school environment can help to strengthen multi-agency relationships more
(17 April 2009 14:16)
Individual budget users and carers
An examination of a major study on the implications of individual budgets for carers. By academic Jill Manthorpe more
(30 April 2009 14:09)
Will my past prevent me from obtaining a social work job again
Q: I resigned from my last social work post a few years ago following a period of stress-related sick leave. While off, I was visited by the police,.... more
(29 April 2009 14:07)
TV Review: Kimberley - Young Mum Ten Years On
As the title suggests, Kimberley: Young Mum Ten Years On revisits its star, Kimberley, 10 years after she first hit the small screen as a.... more
(29 April 2009 13:38)
Oldest wingers in town
Norwich City Football Club is helping older people keep well and happy by providing sporting opportunities and group activities. more
(29 April 2009 13:37)
A fair deal for self funders
Councils are ignoring the needs of older people who fund their own care. But as the number of self-funders increases, campaigners are pushing for.... more
(29 April 2009 13:36)
Good Practice: Creative ways to promote personalisation
There is little point in expanding personalisation if service users - and the practitioners supposed to assist them - don't know enough about it or.... more
(28 April 2009 13:28)
Jenny Owen on the adult social care green paper, the economic crisis and Adass' plans for the future
New Adass president Jenny Owen believes that the current model of adult social care is unsustainable but at a time of economic crisis how can it be.... more
(22 April 2009 13:25)
Fears grow over the sexualisation of young people
Should we worry that young girls are offered beauty treatments and wear T-shirts with teasing slogans? The government believes we should but experts.... more
(22 April 2009 13:23)
Poor supervision continues to hinder child protection practice
It was a key plank in Lord Laming's report into the death of Victoria Climbié, but frontline children's social workers still complain about the lack.... more
(22 April 2009 13:22)
Domiciliary care in the firing line
The recent Panorama programme, “Britain’s homecare scandal”, has rekindled debate over the quality of domiciliary care and, in particular, the level.... more
(22 April 2009 13:21)
Recruiting retired social workers is a shrewd move
Recruiting retired social workers is a shrewd move as one London group shows the over-60s have much to offer, writes Mark Drinkwater
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(28 April 2009 13:20)
Lifestyle review: inclusive dance company breaks new ground
Candoco dance troupe has been amazing audiences with its mix of able-bodied and disabled dancers, writes Mark Drinkwater
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(28 April 2009 13:16)
Proven practice: Co-production and adult social care
The Social Care Institute for Excellence's analysis of research findings behind specific social work practices
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(16 April 2009 13:15)
Social worker vacancies in adult services on par with children's
Staff shortages in children's departments are being tackled with a £73m cash boost, but similar problems in adults' services are overlooked, finds.... more
(16 April 2009 13:12)
Motor sport project drives young people's ambitions
A motor cross track in Preston provides education for disadvantaged teenagers and rewards their efforts with a ticket to ride. Amy Taylor reports .... more
(16 April 2009 13:10)
Welfare rights: mortgage assistance and help for care-leavers
One new law helps people meet their mortgage payments, and another aids care leavers on... more
(16 April 2009 13:09)
Practitioners demand more guidance and training in record-keeping
Most social workers recognise the value of recording but the act of doing so is dogged by confusion and mystery. This need not be so, writes.... more
(16 April 2009 13:08)
Key workers enjoy a Fun-Key night out
London is hosting a relaxing night of music and fun for the capital's key workers. Anabel Unity Sale dons her best attire and attends
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(15 April 2009 13:07)
Tae Kwon Do helps people with severe mental health problems
hen Ben Curran first suggested the idea of teaching martial arts to mental health service users, the response was mixed. Some professionals, he.... more
(09 April 2009 15:11)
Valuing People Now for people with learning disabilities
Patients with learning disabilities have died because health and social care professionals shirked their legal responsibilities, says Mencap chief.... more
(06 April 2009 15:08)
The mental distress of detained asylum seekers
People denied asylum in the UK but unable to return to their country of origin are being detained in immigration centres, in some cases indefinitely..... more
(09 April 2009 15:01)
Lurking in the shadows
Maria Colwell. Jasmine Beckford. Heidi Koseda. Kimberley Carlile. Leanne White. Lauren Creed. Baby P. These names don’t resonate only with social.... more
(09 April 2009 14:59)
Universities and employers use new tactics to attract more people to social care-related courses
The number of students enlisting on social care courses may be stagnating but the sector is working closely with universities to attract people into.... more
(03 April 2009 14:54)
Baby P: Haringey Council confirms sacking of four staff
Haringey Council has confirmed it has sacked four children's staff following the Baby P case.
Head of safeguarding Clive Preece, team manager.... more
(30 April 2009 16:55)
Lord Bradley: Improve treatment of vulnerable offenders
Criminal justice and health staff must improve identification of offenders with mental health problems and learning disabilities, according to a.... more
(30 April 2009 16:11)
'No evidence of adult social workers shortage'
UK employers will find it more difficult to turn to the United States, Australia or New Zealand to fill social worker vacancies in adult services, if.... more
(30 April 2009 15:38)
Learning disabilities: Orchard Hill hospital set to close
Mencap has hailed “the end of an era” with the official closure of Orchard Hill, the last NHS hospital for people with a learning disability. more
(30 April 2009 11:31)
Adults' staff strategy fails to consider social work role
The adult social care workforce strategy for England has failed to address fears about changes in the social work role under personalisation, sector.... more
(28 April 2009 11:16)
News round-up: Action urged on violence against disabled
Other stories include poverty boss's £1m 'extraordinary' pay package. more
(30 April 2009 10:27)
Action urged on violence against disabled people
Other stories include poverty boss's £1m 'extraordinary' pay package. more
(30 April 2009 10:26)
The ethicist: Going green with cosmestics
If you feel you must use cosmetics, then choose eco-friendly brands, says John Cossham more
(29 April 2009 16:51)
Excellence Network 2009 Training category
The Excellence Network recognises achievement in social care. Honoured teams will be invited to the presentation at this year's Community Care LIVE.... more
(29 April 2009 16:47)
Excellence Network 2009 User Involvement category
The Excellence Network recognises achievement in social care. Honoured teams will be invited to the presentation at this year's Community Care LIVE.... more
(29 April 2009 16:26)
Excellence Network honoured teams 2009: the Self-directed care category
The Excellence Network recognises achievement in social care. Honoured teams will be invited to the presentation at this year's Community Care LIVE.... more
(29 April 2009 16:07)
Excellence Network 2009: Early Intervention category
The Excellence Network recognises achievement in social care. Honoured teams will be invited to the presentation at this year's Community Care LIVE.... more
(29 April 2009 15:39)
Geoff Ettridge column
The move towards personalisation may flounder if care services can't treat older people with respect, writes consultant Geoff Ettridge
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(29 April 2009 15:28)
From the vaults: a trawl through Community Care's archives 30/4/09
Keith Sellick uncovers some past stories and controversies more
(29 April 2009 15:19)
Web watchdog reports rise in graphic child sex images
There has been a rise of nearly 10% in child sexual abuse websites featuring graphic images of penetration or torture, the internet watchdog has.... more
(29 April 2009 14:44)
Counsel and Care: Recession causing 'crisis' in elderly care
The crisis in care for the elderly is going to get worse during the recession, says Counsel and Care, a charity supporting older people. more
(29 April 2009 13:56)
NCVO: Charity bosses warn of job losses and service cuts
Nearly a fifth of charity leaders plan to reduce their paid staff because of the recession, according to the Charity Forecast Survey by the National.... more
(29 April 2009 12:43)
Phil Hope launches adults' autism consultation
Care services minister Phil Hope today published a consultation on what will become England’s first strategy for adults with autism. The consultation.... more
(29 April 2009 11:41)
East Sussex Council helps self-funders
Keith Hinkley, director of adult social care, talks to Corin Williams about the council’s Support to Access Care Service more
(29 April 2009 11:09)
Fostering: Male carers 'need more support'
Male foster carers lack support from services because professionals are more likely to focus on their female partners, according to a report by.... more
(29 April 2009 10:23)
Genetic clues discovered in development of autism
Other stories in today's papers include: EU talks to end working time opt-out fail; Family courts system accused of hiding evidence from parents more
(29 April 2009 09:49)
