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Trafficked children vanish from social services, report reveals
More than half of children known or suspected of being trafficked into the UK in three English regions have gone missing from social services' care,.... more
(17 January 2007 00:00)
The Big Question
Is it acceptable to have a two-tier leaving care system, one for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and one for the rest? more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Learning difficulty services at Sutton and Merton trust 'not acceptable', say inspectors
Chief executive of the Healthcare Commission Anna Walker has slammed the standard of services provided by Sutton and Merton Primary Care NHS Trust as.... more
(17 January 2007 00:01)
Green paper's price tag worries councils
The children in care green paper has significant cost implications and pays scant attention to key issues concerning looked-after children, according.... more
(17 January 2007 00:00)
Staff urged by children to listen then deliver
Social workers and looked-after children have a different understanding of the concept of “listening”, which may explain why some young people feel.... more
(17 January 2007 12:48)
If you ask me...Michael Harris*
Michael Harris* is HIV-positive, works in IT and uses services in Richmond, London more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
How Durham direct payments support team encourages clients to spend their money creatively
Despite what many think, direct payments are not just there for the employment of personal assistants. In Durham, service users are encouraged to be.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Editorial Comment: England expects
The General Social Care Council took important steps this week towards mapping out the future of the profession in England by releasing two reports.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
This Life: A pool of ignorance
One afternoon my son Christian said to me: "Mum, while I was swimming today one of the lifeguards called me over and said, 'You're in here a lot,.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Opinion: Poverty is at the root of family breakdown
When I read in The Guardian that I was "The Tories' poverty guru" it was the first I knew about it. more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Open Forum
Do we need civil servants to be the policy gurus for our services, asks Richard Berry. Indeed, do we need Whitehall at all? more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
My Practice - Mark Sloman
Is it a sign of weakness for a social worker to feel emotional pain when a client dies in tragic circumstances? No, says Mark Sloman more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Frontlines: Useful and useless technologies
We seem to be gadget mad these days, and constantly updating to the latest technology. more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
The Simon Heng Column
Recently, I spent some time in the unit that rehabilitated me eight years ago. So how has the hospital changed since then? more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Wanless to lead extensive inquiry into cost of mental health care
Derek Wanless is to chair a wide-ranging review of the future cost of mental health care, commissioned by the King's Fund. more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Misconceptions about social work to be dispelled
The public’s misconceptions about social work will be dispelled by a project describing the roles and tasks of the profession, the chief executive of.... more
(16 January 2007 11:12)
Profession's chance to build confidence
A project to define social workers' roles, tasks and value will give them the confidence other public service professionals already enjoy, the.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Job help 'confused and misdirected'
Government employment support for disabled people is confused and focuses too much on those with lesser needs, MPs said this week. more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Owers says holding centres falling short
Systemic problems remain at four immigration short-term holding centres, the chief inspector of prisons warned this week . Anne Owers said that,.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Amendment on practitioners fails
The British Association of Social Workers has said it is "disappointed" that the government has rejected its amendment to the Mental Health Bill to.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Wiltshire worker guilty of misconduct
A social worker from Wiltshire who failed to adhere to her employer's absence reporting procedures has been admonished by the General Social Care.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00)
Patient medicine management 'poor'
A person in the care of a mental health trust is more likely to have problems with their medicine than a patient in an acute trust, according to a.... more
(18 January 2007 00:01)
Advocacy service needs local rules
Local authorities and NHS bodies should draw up local guidance on the use of independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) service. more
(18 January 2007 01:00)
'Listen, then deliver' children urge staff
Social workers and looked-after children have a different understanding of the concept of "listening", which may explain why some young people feel.... more
(17 January 2007 00:00)
Diagnosing mental illness among teenagers. Preventive services key to treating adolescents with mental health problems
It can be difficult to distinguish the early signs of mental illness from normal variations in behaviour in adolescence and early adulthood. This.... more
(18 January 2007 00:11)
Parents could be sent paedophile text alerts
Click on the above headline for more social care articles in the national newspapers today. more
(17 January 2007 00:00)
Welfare Rights
2006 more
(12 January 2007 16:37)
Healthcare not being provided at immigration holding facilities
Regular healthcare provision is not being provided at immigration short-term holding facilities despite incidents of self-harm and force, the chief.... more
(16 January 2007 16:20)
Woman gets four years for allowing death of son
Click on the above deadline for more social care related news from today's papers. more
(16 January 2007 09:58)
Employment schemes for disabled people vary widely and need more scrutiny
The government must introduce minimum standards for employment services for disabled people and crack down on poor performance, to tackle wide.... more
(16 January 2007 09:08)
Trafficked children go missing while in social services care
More than half of children known or suspected of being trafficked into the UK across three English regions have gone missing from social services.... more
(16 January 2007 08:56)
Stand-off between statutory authorities and faith communities could harm children
A dangerous “them and us” stand-off could develop between statutory authorities and some faith communities that might leave children at greater risk.... more
(16 January 2007 08:46)
Background information on the Adult White Paper
Health and social care white paper launched Key points of the Health and Social Care White Paper Now it's our say Whose agenda is it.... more
(15 January 2007 20:30)
Welfare Rights
2005 more
(12 January 2007 16:31)
Welfare Rights
2004 more
(12 January 2007 16:26)
Welfare Rights
2003 more
(12 January 2007 15:59)
Welfare Rights
2002 more
(12 January 2007 15:52)
New push on improving education of looked-after children in Scotland
A national champion will work with Scottish councils to make sure they are providing the best possible education for children in care, under measures.... more
(15 January 2007 15:04)
International
Substance Misuse section more
(13 January 2007 14:46)
International
2004 more
(12 January 2007 14:41)
International
2003 more
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International
2002 more
(12 January 2007 14:34)
Case Studies
Substance Misuse section more
(13 January 2007 13:52)
Social worker admonished for misconduct
Social worker Gloria Eaton has been found to have committeed misconduct and has been admonished by the General Social Care Council. more
(15 January 2007 13:14)
Social Worker Experiences
Substance misuse section more
(13 January 2007 13:17)
Social Worker Experiences
2004 more
(12 January 2007 13:11)
Social Worker Experiences
2006 more
(12 January 2007 13:13)
Management
Substance misuse section more
(13 January 2007 13:06)
Do I need extra training to work in children's services? MORE...
