Articles by Date : October 01 2001 - October 31 2001

news analysis of government's announcement of extra cash for older people
Lauren Revans finds out why the government’s £300m investment in social services for older people has received a mixed response from social care.... more
(18 October 2001 11:21)

news analysis of the government's new recruitment campaign
Is a £2m campaign enough to revitalise the social care workforce? A £2m campaign to improve the image of social care is designed to boost morale.... more
(18 October 2001 00:00)

News analysis of the Climbie inquiry and fears over the funding of free nursing care
It may be advisable to print this document as it is long. more
(04 October 2001 00:00)

Daily reports from the National Social Services Conference
Deputy mayor of New York speaks to conference An interview with the deputy mayor of New York in which he talked about the aftermath of the.... more
(17 October 2001 18:02)

Daily LIVE coverage from the National Social Services Conference
Community Care's team of reporters are set to deliver comprehensive coverage of the National Social Services Conference in Harrogate. more
(15 October 2001 10:48)

News analysis of isolation felt by people with learning difficulties in care homes and lessons from Lauren Wright case
It may be advisable to print this document as it is long. People with learning difficulties isolated in care homes for older people. more
(11 October 2001 00:00)

ROUND-UP OF REPORTS FROM NATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER Milburn names worst authorities Health secretary Alan Milburn named and shamed the country's 14 worst performing social.... more
(22 October 2001 10:04)

Daily reports from the National Social Services Conference UPDATED VERSION
Social services told now is the time to challenge health service It is time those working in local authorities took on the health service.... more
(18 October 2001 17:52)

Daily reports from the National Social Services Conference
Deputy mayor of New York speaks to conference An interview with the deputy mayor of New York in which he talked about the aftermath of the.... more
(17 October 2001 13:46)

WATCH RECORDING OF ALAN MILBURN SPEECH TO NATIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE
You can watch a recording of Alan Milburn's controversial speech to the National Social Services Conference - just click here You will need.... more
(31 October 2001 11:56)

Mencap applauds `one in a million` conviction
Mencap has described the sentencing of a care worker who raped a woman with severe learning difficulties to 12 years in prison as a "one in a.... more
(26 October 2001 16:55)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(31 October 2001 09:59)

Family problems major cause of young people running away
Poor family relationships are the major cause of young people running away from home, according to a new report from the Children's Society, writes.... more
(31 October 2001 10:09)

BBC encourages other broadcasters to help visually impaired people
The BBC has published its guidelines to programme makers to ensure visually impaired licence fee payers receive maximum enjoyment from television.... more
(31 October 2001 10:41)

New prisons inspector criticises resettlement of offenders
The resettlement of offenders is not given high enough priority and suffers from lack of co-ordination the new chief inspector of prisons says in.... more
(31 October 2001 12:05)

Inquiry into heroin deaths opens
A public inquiry into the sudden deaths of 18 heroin addicts in the west of Scotland last year has opened in Glasgow. The deaths are believed to.... more
(31 October 2001 17:28)

Blunkett confirms smart cards will replace vouchers
The much criticised voucher scheme for asylum seekers will be phased out before next September, home secretary David Blunkett said in a statement.... more
(29 October 2001 17:52)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom. more
(30 October 2001 10:08)

Mental health workers in Scotland given enhanced role
Plans published by the Scottish executive to radically change mental health legislation will enhance the role of social work qualified mental.... more
(30 October 2001 10:46)

Barnardo`s principal officer dies of heart attack
Anne Van Meeuwen, principal officer in Barnardo’s policy, practice and research unit, died of a heart attack on Sunday at the age of 50. more
(30 October 2001 10:57)

Inquest finds prison neglect a factor in suicide case
A second inquest into the suicide of a prisoner with schizophrenia in Wandsworth prison has ruled that the prison's neglect contributed to his.... more
(30 October 2001 12:28)

NSPCC admits redundancies possible as it closes 18 projects
Children’s charity the NSPCC has published plans to close a further 16 existing community projects and cancel the development of two new.... more
(30 October 2001 12:16)

Adoption system must put children first, says Milburn
The attitude and culture of the adoption system must be changed to put children's interests first, health secretary Alan Milburn told MPs during.... more
(30 October 2001 13:12)

Executive unveils plans for integrated children`s services
The Scottish executive has announced radical plans to integrate all children's services, according to a symbolic joint announcement by education.... more
(30 October 2001 14:51)

Changes to assessment of contributions for residential placements
Parliament has passed three statutory instruments which came into force on 1 October 2001, which have an impact on the way that residential.... more
(30 October 2001 16:05)

Test case on public inquiries has implications for social services
In R (on behalf of Patricia Howard) v secretary of state for the health department (8 October 2001), Ms Howard sought permission to apply for.... more
(31 October 2001 16:11)

Extra 20,000 new or improved homes for disabled people
An additional 20,000 new and improved homes for people with disabilities are planned, social justice minister Jackie Baillie has announced. more
(26 October 2001 14:45)

Children asylum seekers put strain on social services
Social services departments across the UK are in contact with an estimated 23,000 children of asylum seekers and 6,000 unaccompanied minors, a new.... more
(26 October 2001 15:14)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(29 October 2001 09:55)

Have your say on Alan Milburn`s speech
Welcome to Community Care's online discussion forum 'Have your say'. This is your opportunity to air your views and let everyone know what you.... more
(29 October 2001 12:31)

Brighton social workers may strike after suspensions over adopted boy`s death
Social workers at Brighton and Hove council’s children services are threatening strike action over the suspension of two social workers after.... more
(29 October 2001 12:47)

Judge wrong not to hear all evidence in care hearing
Judges should not interfere with interim arrangements agreed between all parties at uncontested directions hearings without at least giving the.... more
(29 October 2001 17:01)

More local authorities join adoption initiative
Health minister Jacqui Smith has announced that 12 more councils have been chosen to work with the government's adoption and permanence taskforce. more
(29 October 2001 17:24)

Minister urges councils to ensure children in temporary housing are protected
Children placed in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation must receive regular checks on their health and development, according to housing.... more
(29 October 2001 17:34)

Minister wants national one-stop shop for care
A £15 million building improvement programme for health centres, GP surgeries, pharmacies and other local family health facilities has been.... more
(29 October 2001 17:43)

Government wins Oakington appeal
The government has won its appeal against a high court decision that ruled the detention of four asylum seekers at its Oakington Immigration Centre.... more
(25 October 2001 00:00)

Milburn uses recruitment campaign launch to name and shame councils
Social services and local government leaders have criticised as "disappointing" health secretary Alan Milburn's decision to name.... more
(25 October 2001 00:00)

Bragg says better regulation needed
The regulation system for independent television could provide a model for resolving the tension between public services and.... more
(25 October 2001 00:00)

Guidance for community grants launched
New guidance explaining how voluntary organisations can encourage people to apply for up to £5,000 for community projects, has been launched.... more
(25 October 2001 14:43)

Lauren`s stepmother sent to prison for 15 years
The stepmother convicted of the manslaughter of Lauren Wright has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. more
(25 October 2001 17:10)

Adoption bill also to apply in Scotland
The Scottish parliament has voted unanimously to apply the proposed English adoption legislation in Scotland deploying a seldom used constitutional.... more
(25 October 2001 17:43)

Housing challenge of Leaving Care Act
Providing suitable accommodation for children leaving care will prove to be one of the biggest challenges for councils implementing the Children.... more
(25 October 2001 09:43)

IT essential for new service frameworks
The government’s national service frameworks will not be delivered without the implementation of the accompanying IT and information strategy, a.... more
(25 October 2001 09:44)

'Railtrack by giro'
Neil Bateman examines why housing benefit services are below standard at many local authorities. Some housing benefit services are a mess. more
(25 October 2001 09:45)

Care Practice Manual for Supported Housing
Stonham, Housing With Care, Octavia House, 235-241 Union Street, London SE1 0LR, £60 (plus £6. more
(25 October 2001 09:43)

A summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(26 October 2001 10:04)

NHS restructuring will delay health and care partnership
Progress towards closer working between health and social services will be delayed by at least six months as a result of internal restructuring.... more
(25 October 2001 00:00)

Institute will be key to promoting care
The new Social Care Institute for Excellence will help social care staff have the confidence to promote the social care model in new working.... more
(25 October 2001 00:00)

National body calls for new accord
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has called for a new accord between the government and the voluntary sector in relation to the.... more
(25 October 2001 00:00)

Legislation promises tighter controls and support to reach adoption targets
The Adoption and Children Bill began its journey through parliament last week, heralding the biggest overhaul of adoption law in over 25 years. more
(25 October 2001 00:00)