Articles by Date : February 01 2007 - February 28 2007

Making a Difference - An Evidenced Based Group Programme to Offer Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) to People with Dementia: The Manual for Group Leaders
This short and simple manual aims to improve the cognitive functioning and quality of life of people with dementia, writes Amy Tennant. more
(15 February 2007 08:19)

Don't Miss Out! A Guide to Benefits and Services for Disabled Children and their Families
The four countries of the UK have a variety of laws on the rights and services for children and their families, writes Rob Watson. more
(15 February 2007 08:18)

Older People and the Law
There is no single body of law relating specifically to older people but increasing policies, guidance and generic legislation that define the powers.... more
(15 February 2007 08:14)

The Importance of Food and Mealtimes in Dementia Care: The Table is Set
Written for care managers and carers, the book's main aim is to "reclaim mealtimes as positive experiences for people with dementia", writes Peter.... more
(15 February 2007 08:11)

We Too Have a Voice: Poems by Students from Mencap National College
Shelley defined poetry as "The record of the best and happiest moments of the best and happiest minds". Poetry is not easy to do well and when.... more
(15 February 2007 00:00)

My Practice - Giles Gardner
Job evaluation decisions gave some staff something of a nightmare before Christmas in Devon, writes Giles Gardner more
(15 February 2007 01:00)

Coalition of the caring
Declan Henry became social worker to a middle-aged man with bipolar affective disorder as the client's life fell apart. But an alliance with the.... more
(15 February 2007 00:54)

Integration in north east England: Durham learning disability services
Partnerships are at the root of modernisation. But what about the next step - integration? Commissioning manager Tracy Joisce tells Sarah Wellard how.... more
(15 February 2007 00:46)

If you ask me...Sue Murphy
Sue Murphy is a volunteer and uses mental health services more
(15 February 2007 00:37)

Offender Management Bill: young offenders should be placed in care homes. By John Fayle
John Fayle clears up some misconceptions about the proposals in the Offender Management Bill, which will extend placement choice for children.... more
(15 February 2007 00:15)

People with learning difficulties neglected in jails, says Prison Reform Trust
Nearly 6,000 children and adults in prison have an IQ of less than 70, yet there is no routine screening of people for learning difficulties in.... more
(15 February 2007 00:01)

The Big Book Bash, Community Care Award winner 2006 looked-after children category
The Big Book Bash introduces looked-after children to the pleasures of reading. And its success has resulted in it winning the improving outcomes for.... more
(15 February 2007 00:30)

Frontlines: The culture of fear
This Sunday, 18 February, is the 40th anniversary of the death of Robert Oppenheimer, the man with the dubious distinction of designing the first.... more
(15 February 2007 00:58)

The Simon Heng column
A service user's view of social care more
(15 February 2007 00:54)

Open Forum
Whether run by the NHS or by councils, learning difficulty services will not improve until clients choose their services. more
(15 February 2007 15:52)

Protection referrals in Wales rise sharply
Adult protection referrals in Wales have risen by 70 per cent over the past year, adding weight to the concerns of social services that adult care is.... more
(15 February 2007 00:47)

Consultation for disability equality by 2025 kicks off
The government today launched a consultation on how it can measure progress towards achieving equality for disabled people by its target of 2025. more
(14 February 2007 15:44)

Falling share of Scottish NHS budget goes to mental health
The proportion of NHS resources in Scotland devoted to mental health has fallen since 1999, the Scottish parliament’s health committee said today. more
(14 February 2007 15:37)

Obituary - Brian Corby: child protection expert
Social work academic Brian Corby, the author of a key social work text on child abuse, has died aged 60 after a long struggle with myeloma. more
(15 February 2007 00:31)

The Big Question
If you were a victim of crime, would you want a face-to-face meeting with the offender? more
(15 February 2007 00:22)

Voluntary sector seeks checks delay
Scottish voluntary groups have called for a 10-year delay to the introduction of more stringent police checks on existing voluntary sector staff.... more
(15 February 2007 00:11)

Wales looks to tackle crisis culture in looked-after children services
The Welsh assembly has passed regulations designed to move the care system from a "crisis-based" to a "proactive" approach. more
(15 February 2007 00:00)

Equality body to probe department
A mental health charity has welcomed the Commission for Racial Equality's decision to investigate the Department of Health for failing to promote.... more
(15 February 2007 00:51)

Editorial Comment: Child B: Laming is wrong
Child B's story is shocking. The four-year-old girl, with cerebral palsy, was returned to the care of her parents early last year after a stay with.... more
(15 February 2007 14:22)

UK is bottom in league table of children’s well-being in wealthy countries
The United Kingdom has come last for children’s well-being in a list of 21 wealthy developed countries, published today. more
(14 February 2007 14:20)

Concessions made on bill in Lords
The government is to tighten the criteria governing the use of compulsory treatment in the Mental Health Bill. more
(15 February 2007 00:13)

Future of social work roles inquiry begins
Social workers want a profession based on relationships not systems or structures, a new report has found. more
(14 February 2007 12:46)

Scottish charities want delay to police checks
Charities in Scotland have called for more stringent police checks on existing voluntary sector staff working with vulnerable people to be delayed by.... more
(14 February 2007 12:41)

Disability Rights Commission challenges new equality body
The Disability Rights Commission today lays down a challenge to the body that will take over its functions this year in delivering improved.... more
(14 February 2007 10:56)

Britain’s children unhappiest in Western world
Click on the above headline for more social care related news from today's papers. more
(14 February 2007 10:50)

Focus Print and Web Package
Web package - for £1000   - All jobs transferred to www.communitycare.co.uk - An employee profile page on www.communitycare.co.uk .... more
(13 February 2007 15:41)

Report claims councils’ commissioning criteria restricts activity of voluntary sector social care providers
The emphasis placed by councils on commissioning social care providers based on their track record is reducing voluntary sector bodies’ ability to.... more
(13 February 2007 13:06)

Interim chair of Youth Justice Board announced
Graham Robb will become interim chair of the Youth Justice Board tomorrow, replacing Rod Morgan, who resigned last month. more
(13 February 2007 12:12)

Unison and TGWU say Southampton Council social care staff set to strike against new wage cutting contract
Up to 240 Southampton Council social care staff are due to stage a second strike tomorrow over plans to implement wage cuts this week. more
(13 February 2007 10:20)

'Respect tsar' is No 10's favourite to take over youth justice board
Click on the above headline for more social care related news from today's papers. more
(13 February 2007 09:54)

Social care managers invited onto leadership programme
Senior managers across children’s and adults’ services are being invited to take part in a leadership programme run by the Social Care Institute for.... more
(13 February 2007 09:49)

18 to 21 year old offenders need dedicated services, says chief inspector
The chief inspector of prisons called today for a new sector to be developed within the criminal justice system to cater for 18 to 21 year olds. more
(13 February 2007 09:00)

Government set for new social care recruitment campaign
The government is to launch a new social care recruitment campaign in March that will focus on the mutual benefits for service users and staff of.... more
(13 February 2007 08:09)

GSCC registers 90,000 social workers
The General Social Care Council now has registered more than 90,000 social workers and student social workers, according to chief executive Lynne.... more
(13 February 2007 08:07)

Big disparity in Asbo breaches
Click on the above headline for more social care related stories from the Monday and weekend papers. more
(13 February 2007 07:52)

Welfare Rights
2005 Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 16:20)

Welfare Rights
2006 Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 16:17)

Welfare Rights
2007 Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 16:15)

Management
2006 Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 16:13)

TV’s Panorama alleges mistreatment at Halifax nursing homes
A BBC TV documentary will allege tonight that older people were mistreated at The Haven and Laurel Bank nursing homes in Halifax. more
(12 February 2007 16:09)

Charities: special report
Charities that get over 70 per cent of their income from the state should lose their charitable status - including tax breaks, and become "statutory.... more
(12 February 2007 16:06)

Management
2005 Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 16:06)

Case Studies
Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 15:58)

Social Worker Experiences
Mental Health more
(11 February 2007 15:19)

Welfare reform minister wants job seekers to improve language course take-up
People who claim jobseeker’s allowance but lack English skills will be strongly encouraged to take language classes, welfare reform minister Jim.... more
(12 February 2007 14:41)