Articles by Date : February 01 2007 - February 28 2007

‘A lot of young people have nothing to lose’
Billy Cox was due to start a course on Thursday, with hopes of a new beginning. Then last week he was shot dead at his south London home in a.... more
(21 February 2007 10:32)

Social worker facing misconduct charge over alleged obscene emails
A social worker will answer a misconduct charge next week for allegedly sending and receiving emails at work containing offensive, discriminatory and.... more
(21 February 2007 10:03)

Reliance on contracts puts charities at risk
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(21 February 2007 09:49)

Mental Health Bill: Lords defeat government over therapeutic compulsory treatment
The government’s controversial Mental Health Bill suffered a series of damaging defeats in the House of Lords yesterday. more
(20 February 2007 14:00)

Paediatrician David Southall to be investigated for withholding children’s files
The attorney general is to investigate controversial paediatrician Professor David Southall for allegedly withholding information from criminal.... more
(20 February 2007 13:53)

Peers curb plan to detain mentally ill
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(20 February 2007 09:38)

LGA chief Coen demands new policy for elderly
The head of the Local Government Association will today call for a new policy framework on older people, based on Every Child Matters. more
(20 February 2007 08:30)

Peers join Earl Howe to force amendments to Mental Health Bill
Peers have vowed to force a series of votes in the House of Lords this afternoon if the government does not make further compromises to its.... more
(19 February 2007 16:18)

Southampton staff lose jobs over unsocial hours
At least five care workers at Southampton Council have lost their jobs after refusing to sign new contracts which included cuts in enhancements for.... more
(19 February 2007 14:08)

Unicef report on children’s well-being: special report
UK children have the lowest levels of well-being in the developed world, a report published today by Unicef has found. more
(19 February 2007 11:53)

Barnardo’s criticises judge over fine for sex offender
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(19 February 2007 10:44)

Social worker warned over tax fraud
A social worker who committed tax fraud outside of work has had a two-year warning placed on her record by the General Social Care Council. more
(19 February 2007 08:37)

Rainsbrook chief admits restraint used on Gareth Myatt was “default” method for offenders
The restraint hold on Gareth Myatt before he died was used as a “default” method at the secure training centre where he was detained, an inquest was.... more
(16 February 2007 15:48)

Teenager's death in custody was 'disaster waiting to happen' says ex-Youth Justice Board chief
The death of 15-year-old Gareth Myatt after being restrained in detention was a “disaster waiting to happen”, the then chief executive of the Youth.... more
(16 February 2007 15:47)

Nursing home owners complain about Panorama
The Registered Nursing Homes Association has lodged a complaint with the BBC about last week’s Panorama programme which claimed older people were.... more
(16 February 2007 15:23)

Leonard Cheshire poll backs free home care for disabled people in Wales
Most people in Wales back the introduction of free home care for disabled people, a policy ditched by the Welsh assembly government last year. more
(16 February 2007 14:49)

Lewis warns speed of home care staff registration will depend on spending review
The speed at which domiciliary care workers join the social care register will depend on the sector’s fate in this year’s comprehensive spending.... more
(16 February 2007 14:43)

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(16 February 2007 12:21)

Disability campaigners plead for MPs to back short breaks for families
Campaigners for severely disabled children are calling on MPs to back legislation to give their families the right to short breaks, when it receives.... more
(18 February 2007 00:01)

Boy's death in secure unit 'a disaster waiting to happen'
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(16 February 2007 09:45)

Child B case: this is not another Victoria Climbié, says Julie Jones
Julie Jones, director of children’s services at Westminster Council, speaks to Mike Broad about how she feels the Child B case – and her department.... more
(15 February 2007 15:14)

US case of disabled girl throws up ethical debate. Bob Benson and Martin Ward Platt take their positions on the case of Ashley X
The case of Ashley X has divided public opinion. The severely disabled girl’s parents sought surgery to restrict her growth when she was.... more
(15 February 2007 14:08)

‘People don’t know we’re here’
Watch out Unison. The forgotten trade union of social care wants your members. Amy Taylor spoke to its general secretary Steve Anslow more
(15 February 2007 13:51)

'Bill is danger to young adults'
The chief inspector of prisons warned this week of the dangers facing 18- to 21-year-old male prisoners if the option to send them to young offender.... more
(15 February 2007 13:39)

Editorial Comment: The scandal continues
Prisons inspector Anne Owers must be congratulated on her terrier-like determination to address the continuing scandal of our treatment of 18- to.... more
(15 February 2007 12:17)

Home Office delayed critical report into secure centre where boy died
A highly critical inspection report into the secure training centre where 14-year-old Adam Rickwood committed suicide was held back from publication.... more
(15 February 2007 12:14)

Inquests to cast light on the use of restraint in the secure estate
The government and the Youth Justice Board are braced for criticisms over the use of restraint on children with the start of the inquest into Gareth.... more
(15 February 2007 12:13)

Opinion: channel 4 fails the balance test again
It is difficult for me to understand the point of anti-discrimination legislation to protect disabled people when the media seem exempt from it. more
(15 February 2007 11:47)

This Life: The pathway is clear
A switch from foster care to supportive lodgings is a big step to independence for Jessica Cartwright more
(15 February 2007 11:43)

Registration put back six months
The social care register will be opened to domiciliary care workers in late 2007 or early 2008, the minister for care services announced today. more
(15 February 2007 11:30)

Question from Community Care: Offender Management Bill: young offenders should be placed in care homes. By John Fayle
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(15 February 2007 11:24)

Question from Community Care: Welfare Reform Bill: dangers of reform to incapacity benefit rules.
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(15 February 2007 11:21)

Directors worried over regulator’s unwillingness to investigate abuse
Social care bosses could be set for a clash with the sector’s regulator over plans to limit the role of inspectors in adult abuse cases. more
(15 February 2007 11:09)

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(15 February 2007 11:03)

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(15 February 2007 10:56)

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(15 February 2007 10:55)

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(15 February 2007 10:54)

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(15 February 2007 10:47)

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(15 February 2007 10:41)

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(11 February 2007 10:38)

Disability: Banks and accessibility
The system of direct payments has highlighted how difficult it is for disabled people to open anduse a bank account. Now user pressure has led some.... more
(15 February 2007 10:27)

Council workers face pay clash over 5% claim
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(15 February 2007 10:22)

Regulator and directors agree adult protection protocol
The Commission for Social Care Inspection www.csci.org.uk and council adult care leaders have agreed a protocol on dealing with adult protection.... more
(15 February 2007 09:49)

'Extend restorative justice schemes'
The Youth Justice Board is seeking a policy change to divert young offenders committing low-level offences from custody into restorative justice.... more
(15 February 2007 09:31)

Scottish watchdog slams care trends
Scotland's mental health watchdog has hit out at the rises in the number of children held in non-specialist facilities and the use of emergency.... more
(15 February 2007 09:19)

English drugs strategy attacked for failing to help children of misusers
England has fallen behind the rest of the UK on supporting the children of drug misusers, according to a major report. more
(15 February 2007 09:15)

PRTL (post registration training and learning): How are agency and part-time social workers coping?
Whereas local authority social workers often have post-registration training and learning needs built into their workflow, agency staff may be.... more
(15 February 2007 09:01)

Unison, TGWU and GMB threaten ‘punch-up’ over council pay
Local authority staff are ready for a “serious punch-up” over pay, trade union leaders have warned. more
(15 February 2007 08:55)

Welfare Reform Bill: dangers of reform to incapacity benefit rules. By Neil Bateman
Service users and practitioners face a tough time if all the regulations of the Welfare Reform Bill are passed, argues Neil Bateman, as there is too.... more
(15 February 2007 08:48)

Youth services found wanting by Ofsted
A significant number of local authorities are failing to ensure their youth services are “properly integrated” into the rest of children’s services,.... more
(15 February 2007 08:44)