Articles by Date : January 01 2005 - January 31 2005

Slow progress on change, says charity
Campaigners have warned that significant changes have yet to take place in mental health, despite the fact the government is half way through its.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

The Simon Heng column
But what if I don't respect someone's beliefs or practices? What if someone else's beliefs are actually contrary to the idea of diversity? more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Union calls ballot on pension rejig
Public sector union Unison is holding a consultative ballot on industrial action over plans to change staff pension schemes. more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Not ready to go out alone
Psychiatric hospital ward staff should check on a patient's history before giving them leave, argues Caroline Meaker. more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Goodwill Is Not Enough
A lack of training and support, especially in smaller charities, can result in untrained volunteers being left by themselves with vulnerable people.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Wales confident at draft bill changes
The minister for health and social services in the Welsh assembly says the country will be able to cope with the proposals in the draft Mental Health.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Welcome aboard
Induction programmes can let employers explain their expectations to new staff, writes Martyn Sloman. more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Why Brown should use his initiative
It's time the chancellor realised that using private firms to pay for public projects doesn't work writes Yvonne Roberts more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Work In Progress
The government's new strategy for child care promises much - but, in order to deliver, it will have to support its pledges with fundamental changes.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Friday 7 January 2005
Ex-offenders should undertake low-skilled work Three charged with Damilola murder more
(07 January 2005 10:15)

Liverpool social work strike ends
Liverpool social work strike ends More than 100 Liverpool social workers will return to work next week following almost five months on strike, after.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Child prisoners win right to be heard
Child prisoners win right to be heard Children in prison will be given the right to argue against being placed in solitary confinement following an.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

'Scots Bill will not make staff safe'
The Association of Directors of Social Work has criticised MSPs' failure to give Scottish social workers the same protection from violence as other.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

A Breath of Fresh Air
VIP On Air, based in Glasgow, is Europe's first radio station for blind and visually impaired people. And it's going from strength to strength,.... more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Welfare Rights - Savings Stimulus
Gary Vaux looks at who is eligible for the child savings scheme starting in April and how it will work. more
(06 January 2005 00:00)

Social care leaders to lobby government over adult green paper
Social care leaders from the public and voluntary sectors have joined together to lobby the government on its vision for adult social care, writes.... more
(06 January 2005 16:06)

Concerns voiced over plans for care trusts to be included in adult green paper
Local government leaders have warned ministers not to force councils and health bodies together, following reports that proposals for care trusts.... more
(06 January 2005 10:10)

Fears that the Drugs Bill is being used as 'political vote winner'
Drugs charities have accused the government of using the new Drugs Bill as a “political vote winner” for the next election rather than focussing on.... more
(06 January 2005 12:29)

Cozens made CBE in New Year's honours
Former president of the Association of Directors of Social Services Andrew Cozens has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s honours list, writes.... more
(04 January 2005 14:49)

Cafcass reverses ban on talks with militant fathers' groups
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service has reversed its ban on talks with militant fathers’ groups, despite reports of increased.... more
(06 January 2005 10:21)

Reid announces changes to long-term conditions care
Health secretary John Reid today pledged to have 3,000 community matrons in place by March 2007, in a bid to improve the health and quality of life.... more
(05 January 2005 16:10)

Thursday 6 January 2005
Three arrested in Damilola murder case First random drug tests at state school more
(06 January 2005 09:53)

Wednesday 5 January 2005
Sex offenders to face lie detectors Paedophile used daughters as bait more
(05 January 2005 09:49)

Professionals to notify councils of private fostering arrangements
Teachers, health and other professionals in England are required to notify local authorities if they come across cases of private fostering, under.... more
(05 January 2005 09:51)

Concerns raised over potential Home Office asylum pilot scheme
The Home Office is developing a pilot scheme to return unaccompanied minors whose asylum claims have failed to Albania, according to a leading figure.... more
(05 January 2005 09:25)

Children at risk of imprisonment for breaching asbos, report finds
Almost half of children given antisocial behaviour orders have breached the orders, leaving them at risk of being put in prison, a new report has.... more
(04 January 2005 17:07)

Liverpool social workers to return to work
More than one hundred social workers in Liverpool will return to work next week following almost five months on strike, after reaching an agreement.... more
(04 January 2005 16:47)

Tuesday 4 January 2005
Restorative justice 'not working' Doctors fear alcohol epidemic more
(04 January 2005 10:03)