Articles by Date : August 01 2007 - August 31 2007

Bereavement Payment (lump sum)
Who is it for? Widows and widowers of spouses or registered civil partners who have appropriate national insurance record. Who pays it?.... more
(21 August 2007 08:26)

Financial abuse of elderly people
About £2.1m was stolen from older people last year in financial scams often involving family members and home care workers bent on abusing the faith.... more
(29 August 2007 11:12)

Summer reads, make me feel fine
Readers and reviewers tell us what books they'll be packing for their holidays this summer more
(15 August 2007 08:52)

Jersey: Have Your Say
Send us your views about Jersey. more
(31 August 2007 16:26)

Should social care staff be allowed to use Facebook during their working day?
Kent Council is one of a growing number of employers that have banned the use of Facebook to reduce time-wasting. more
(31 August 2007 16:07)

Why I love Facebook
I love Facebook and find it highly addictive. I moved away from my home town aged 18 and this has really helped me to keep connected with a lot of my.... more
(31 August 2007 15:55)

Extra care housing improvements needed, JRF study finds
Developers of extra care housing need to consider how they can provide care and support services for residents outside of working hours, says a.... more
(31 August 2007 14:08)

Quickfire Q&A with Andrew Lee
with Andrew Lee, Director of People First more
(31 August 2007 11:38)

A Quick Guide
Quick guide to what is happening (thanks to www.rightsnet.org.uk ) October 2006 • Pathways to work - phase 3 of the rollout of the.... more
(31 August 2007 10:59)

Abused by carer
Other headlines include: Jail dispute set to spread to other public sector unions despite talks; The son who didn’t fit into plot of Miller’s life;.... more
(31 August 2007 10:50)

The Friday Debate: Should social workers dress up or dress down for work?
Dress Up says Community Care senior writer Anabel Unity Sale more
(31 August 2007 10:21)

NCH and Chance UK call for older mentors
Children’s charities, NCH and Chance UK, formed a partnership today to encourage older people to become mentors for challenging children. more
(31 August 2007 08:51)

Help the Hospices exposes “major flaws” in end of life care
Too many people with terminal illnesses are suffering “needlessly” because of poorly funded end of life care services, Help the Hospices, the.... more
(31 August 2007 08:41)

Social workers lose out on e-learning in workplace
Social care professionals are being held back from e-learning at work because of a shortage of computers and training, according to a study by the.... more
(31 August 2007 08:35)

Working Tax Credit (WTC)
Who is it for? People aged 16 or over who are working 16 hours a  week or more  and who have dependent child(ren) or who have a.... more
(30 August 2007 14:59)

Winter Fuel Payment
Who is it for? People aged 60 or over in qualifying week (week beginning on 3rd Monday in September) who are ordinarily resident in Great Britain..... more
(30 August 2007 14:46)

Widow's Pension
Who is it for? Widows already getting it by 9/4/01, or aged 60-65 or widows who were getting widowed mothers allowance after 9/4/01 and are over.... more
(30 August 2007 14:39)

Widowed Parent's Allowance
Who is it for? Widowers or widows with dependent children, or widows expecting husband's child at time of his death.  Who pays it? Job.... more
(30 August 2007 14:37)

Widowed Mother's Allowance
Who is it for? Widows with at least one eligible child (benefit abolished for new claimants after 9/4/01) Who pays it? Job Centre Plus .... more
(30 August 2007 14:33)

War Widow's and Widower's Pension
(New claims from 6.4.05 will be considered under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme) Who is it for? Widow/ widower/ registered civil.... more
(30 August 2007 14:31)

Advanced Commissioning: A new course to lead the way to improved NHS services
A new university-accredited course has been launched to help managers and clinicians lead the way to improved NHS services. more
(30 August 2007 13:58)

Island rocked by child home abuse claims
Other headlines include: Number of immigrants too high, says Tory leader; Eating disorders brought on by pregnancy stress; Prison officers ordered.... more
(30 August 2007 10:47)

Moving On: A Guide to Good Health and Recovery for People with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
Anyone who has suffered from or cared for someone with a mental illness will tell you that the journey to recovery is a long, hard and rocky one,.... more
(30 August 2007 09:43)

Jersey whistleblower: Why I went on the record
For me, there were two separate occasions of going ‘on the record’. more
(30 August 2007 09:35)

Editorial Comment: Send for the inspectors
Our exclusive story this week about child care on the island of Jersey raises a bewildering array of questions about the treatment of children and.... more
(30 August 2007 09:31)

Jersey: Full response by the island's chief executive Bill Ogley
At a special meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday 23rd August it was decided to lodge a proposition with the States of Jersey asking them to.... more
(30 August 2007 09:29)

One Unknown: A Powerful Account of Survival and One Woman's Inspirational Journey to Recovery and a New Life
The events of 7 July 2005 are emblazoned on public consciousness, writes Anika Baddeley. While the immediate events are well documented, the longer.... more
(30 August 2007 09:13)

Front Line Focus: Mental health black hole
The certainty about the purpose of medium secure units is the financial riches they bring for providers. A rethink is required more
(30 August 2007 08:50)

GSCC cautions Portsmouth social worker for driving ban
The General Social Care Council has cautioned a social worker who was banned from driving for a year following a serious motoring offence. more
(29 August 2007 17:16)

Financial abuse of the elderly
Age Concern's Gordon Lishman examines findings on older people's experiences of mental health services indicating that a lot needs to be done before.... more
(29 August 2007 16:51)

Social worker wins discrimination case against GSCC
A mental health social worker has won a disability discrimination case against the General Social Care Council after it delayed approval of his.... more
(29 August 2007 16:41)

Research: how to improve dementia services?
A critical report from the National Audit Office describes dementia care as poor. Jill Manthorpe looks at the evidence of varying services across the.... more
(29 August 2007 16:36)

An extended school in the US
The US has a long history of extended schooling. Terry Philpot reports from a school in one of Massachusetts' poorest neighbourhoods more
(29 August 2007 16:29)

My first dealings with medics benefited a challenging client
Multidisciplinary working helped keep a client with complex needs out of psychiatric and residential care, says Kath Delaney-Wetherill more
(29 August 2007 16:18)

Local government ombudsman: something to complain about for young people?
Adults have heard of the local government ombudsman but young people are unaware of how to complain about council decisions concerning them. Peter.... more
(29 August 2007 16:14)

An ethnic minority dance project sets out to tackle alcoholism
A specialist project is using dance therapy to help people from ethnic minorities challenge their alcohol addiction, reports Will Hatchett more
(29 August 2007 15:42)

Interview: Alastair Jeffrey of the Metropolitan Police's child abuse investigation command
Alastair Jeffrey has now settled in to his post as head of the Metropolitan Police's Child Abuse Investigation Command. Amy Taylor finds out how the.... more
(29 August 2007 15:27)

Thinking of blowing the whistle?
The British Association of Social Workers, which represents around 11,000 social workers in the UK, offers an advice and representation service to.... more
(30 August 2007 00:01)

True partnerships: 'We were guinea pigs and believed in each other'
Joy Ehiobuche, 19, nominated Angela Duffin, her leaving care worker from Barnet, to become one of the 20 national winners of the Believe in Me Awards.... more
(29 August 2007 13:29)

Social workers report higher job satisfaction levels
Social care is fast becoming a happier place to work with working practices and a work-life balance being equally important as targets and budgets,.... more
(29 August 2007 13:10)

Research: Social work training and communication
Talking and listening to children are core social work skills, essential for establishing effective and respectful relationships with them. more
(29 August 2007 12:55)

Improved staff checks came too late to prevent abuse
Two care home workers convicted of assaulting residents and "treating them like cattle" more
(29 August 2007 12:20)

Ray Jones heads inquiry into care of murdered Cornish man
The murder of a man with learning disabilities in Cornwall by people who moved into his flat will be the subject of two independent-led inquiries. more
(29 August 2007 12:11)

Editorial Comment: Excluded from sport
At the Sydney Paralympics in 2000 some members of the Spanish basketball team feigned learning disabilities to get into the event. more
(29 August 2007 12:06)

Service User Voice: Our fight takes its toll
While we service users have convinced society of our right to equality, events conspire to deny us the fruits of our labours more
(29 August 2007 11:59)

The Big Picture: Wake up and smell the air
The government is right to emphasise outdoor play, but small groups have been helping children enjoy holidays for years more
(29 August 2007 11:55)

Fast-track claimants 'denied justice'
Figures show asylum seekers at Harmondsworth and Yarls Wood have less chance of winning their cases more
(29 August 2007 11:50)

Minimum wage fine welcomed
Other headlines include: Could do better, Ofsted report tells nurseries; Nurses loath to report abuse of the elderly; Suspended at age 4. more
(29 August 2007 11:38)

Career Clinic
Q: A member of my team has a very poor sickness record. I was just about to tackle him about it, but he has now gone off with "stress". Is there.... more
(29 August 2007 10:54)

Lifestyle review: Back from the edge: a defining moment in South Africa
Natalie Valios' heart is warmed by a tale of care leavers more
(29 August 2007 10:49)