Articles by Date : January 01 2005 - January 31 2005

My Practice
A lot of thought has to go into the meaningful involvement of service users in the recruitment process, says Nichola Edge. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

New Round of Upheaval
Anyone hoping that social care would be spending a few quiet months on the back burner in the run-up to a general election should prepare themselves.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

ON THE MOVE
Learning difficulties service provider Robinia Care has appointed Andrew Nicholson as group corporate development director. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Out For The Count
There has been increased emphasis on measuring social services' performance and outcomes in recent years. But Adrian Barton and Richard Teagle argue.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Scotland The Brave
The Scottish parliament did not bow to a tabloid agenda with its Mental Health Act, unlike its counterpart in England, where fear of crime appears to.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Place In Europe
Managing a project with European partners can be challenging but rewarding. Here, Phil Madden tells Graham Hopkins how to make the best of it. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Placement is an education in how social services work
Francis Kaikumba is learning a lot about the way local authorities work and, in particular, how social services work. He is in the second year of a.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Homeless 'in limbo' under housing plan
Charities fear government plans to halve the number of people in temporary accommodation may be undermined by its drive to widen home ownership. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Many agree with screening plans
Forty-five per cent of visitors to Community Care's website believe that couples seeking fertility treatment should be screened for mental health.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Relief For Drug Workers
The Drugs Bill may be condemned for political point-scoring at the expense of proper treatment for users, but in one respect it is good news both for.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Regional approach 'to hit small groups'
Voluntary groups say they may be squeezed by London councils' plans to jointly commission Supporting People services. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Take One
Ed Brennan more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Eating to harm myself
Alex Williams went into hospital to deal with her binge eating, but found little understanding of her urges. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

TV review
In episode 2 of the new series, the prospect of the Gallagher family's neighbours Kev and Veronica being visited by a social worker to assess them as.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

An Oppressive Way With Words
Social care staff let down their clients by continuing to use terms that negatively label them, says Kristin Heffernan. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Wigan employee devises a way back for 'lapsed' social workers
Brenda Read wants to return to practising social work but fears she no longer has the confidence, skills and knowledge, writes Derren Hayes. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Unfair sacking claim rejected by tribunal
A former social worker last week failed in his attempt to sue Gloucestershire Council for constructive dismissal. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Investment in youth services reaps patchy rewards, admits minister
The extra cash the government has given to local authority youth services has had little effect in some areas, children's minister Margaret Hodge.... more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Styal prison rapped over teenage death
An inquest jury found this week that a series of failures at Styal prison contributed to the death of teenager Sarah Campbell. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Perpetuating the Lie About Lone Mothers
Yvonne Roberts. Most adults do not crave divorce and welfare - but try telling that to right-wing think-tanks. more
(27 January 2005 00:00)

Professionals need convincing about joint working
A lot of people need convincing that education working together with social services will work, Carole Bell warned at Community Care Live Children.... more
(27 January 2005 16:34)

Friday 28 January 2005
Teenager jailed for taking photo of judge Councils to do more for gypsies more
(28 January 2005 09:55)

Debate on day care centres
We asked:- Are day centres relics of a bygone age or should more effort be made by staff to make them more stimulating for users? more
(28 January 2005 09:25)

Scottish commissioner to investigate treatment of asylum seeking children
The children's commissioner for Scotland has pledged to look at the way asylum seeker children whose claims have failed are deported, writes Amy.... more
(27 January 2005 16:55)

Government needs to promote economic wellbeing of children
The government has been weaker on promoting economic wellbeing than on the other four outcomes for children in Every Child Matters , according to a.... more
(27 January 2005 17:02)

Parents need help accessing support
Social care practitioners need to be aware that children in families with problems find it hard to access help, according to FSU chief executive.... more
(27 January 2005 15:55)

Filkin calls for reduction of young people in prison
Less young offenders in custody will allow prisons to offer more effective training and education programmes, Lord Filkin said today, writes Maria.... more
(27 January 2005 15:45)

MPs angry at councils' approach to homelessness
Councils that reject too many homelessness applications may be bending the rules and should be reported to the Audit Commission, says a new report by.... more
(27 January 2005 15:41)

Parents need support to help their children
Supporting parents is vital to helping young people who are facing difficulties at home, according to a south London project for 13 to 20-year-olds, .... more
(27 January 2005 12:30)

Thursday 27 January 2005
Coroner calls for care home inquiry Nursery care costs soar more
(27 January 2005 09:56)

Campaigners urged to speak out
Refugee groups need to speak out about recommendations for a “radical overhaul” of the system for issuing asylum decisions and returning those whose.... more
(26 January 2005 17:28)

Police stations should not be used for assessments
Police stations should not be regarded as “places of safety” to assess people from black and ethnic minority communities with mental health problems,.... more
(26 January 2005 15:12)

Carers need more support from social services
Ninety-six per cent of carers lack support from social services in emergencies, according to a survey published today, writes Maria Ahmed . more
(27 January 2005 00:01)

Child Support Agency failing, MPs warn
The Child Support Agency is failing over half a million children and should be scrapped if it does not get tougher with non-resident parents and.... more
(26 January 2005 12:46)

Prescott launches five-year plan
The government has pledged to halve the number of people in temporary accommodation by 2010, John Prescott announced this week writes Mithran.... more
(24 January 2005 18:12)

Clarke to step-up removal of asylum seekers with failed claims
The government will publish measures to increase the number of removals of people whose asylum claims have failed, the home secretary Charles Clarke.... more
(26 January 2005 12:27)

Commission slates complaints reforms
The Commission for Social Care Inspection has joined local authorities in urging the government to put on hold its reforms to social services.... more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

Benefits plan may breach convention
The Child Poverty Action Group says a plan to replace backdated income support for refugees with a system of loans may breach the Geneva Convention.... more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

Doctors fail to spot signs of depression
Depression is rife but unnoticed among older people, driving many of them into long-term care, according to Help the Aged. more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

Demand for basic rights in draft bill
Radical changes must be made to the draft Mental Health Bill if it is to deliver improvements in services, according to a charity. more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

The Simon Heng Column. A service user's view of social care
Labour MP Ross Cranston has said that illegal copies of blue badges are changing hands for up to £400. more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

A Danger to Himself?
A service user with failing mobility wants to remain in his home despite an inadequate care package. Our panel advises. more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

Pembrokeshire told to compensate mother after bungled abuse inquiry
Pembrokeshire Council has been ordered to pay £5,000 to a mother of four for failing to follow procedures when conducting child protection.... more
(20 January 2005 00:00)

Wednesday 26 January 2005
Blair to scrap incapacity benefit One in four teenage boys a serious offender more
(26 January 2005 09:44)

Shake-up of child contact rules
Courts will be able to order parents to take parenting classes before they can have contact with their children, under reforms announced by the.... more
(25 January 2005 11:00)

Tuesday 25 January 2005
Farmer's ASBO case dropped Styal prison criticised at inquest more
(25 January 2005 07:10)

Problems persist into childhood for very premature babies
Children born extremely prematurely run a high risk of disability, with only one in five having no problems at age 6, according to the latest results.... more
(25 January 2005 08:24)

Psychiatric nurse did not consider Stewart to be a risk, inquiry told
A psychiatric nurse who assessed Robert Stewart, the young offender who killed Zahid Mubarek at Feltham Young Offender Institution, did not consider.... more
(24 January 2005 13:42)

Committee repeats calls for Mental Capacity Bill to be amended
A parliamentary committee has repeated calls for the government to amend the Mental Capacity Bill to prevent the unlawful detention of people who.... more
(24 January 2005 17:28)

Proposals to tackle under-age and binge drinking revealed
Plans to tackle the culture of binge and under-age drinking have been announced by culture secretary Tessa Jowell and home office minister Hazel.... more
(24 January 2005 10:36)