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Death was not a worry
After intensive care in the community, Alex Williams has managed to break a cycle of self-harming. more
(04 March 2004 00:00)
Gunn on Politics
A reliance on polls and surveys is a hallmark of lazy journalism. more
(04 March 2004 00:00)
A chance for children
The Children's Bill, expected to be published this week, will make the most significant impact on services since the Children Act 1989. Among its.... more
(04 March 2004 00:00)
Impossible to justify
Does David Blunkett ever have a moment of self-doubt? Does he ever wake up at 4am wondering whether the draconian measures proposed in his asylum.... more
(04 March 2004 00:00)
Thursday 4 March 2004
Judges slam asylum bill
Stephen Downing arrested more
(04 March 2004 10:10)
GPs to check dead nursing home residents for abuse
MPs are set to demand that GPs check the bodies of nursing home residents when they die for signs of abuse or neglect, writes Derren Hayes . more
(04 March 2004 10:42)
Controversial asylum plans pass unchanged through Commons
The government's controversial plans to reduce the appeal rights of asylum seekers and remove their entitlement to benefits made it through the House.... more
(03 March 2004 12:10)
Study warns of danger in childcare strategy
Over 600,000 new childcare places have been created in England since the National Childcare Strategy was launched in 1998, but the long-term.... more
(03 March 2004 10:43)
Vulnerable children who move may still fall through net, expert warns
Common protocols should be created to allow basic information about vulnerable children to be shared across local authority boundaries, a leading.... more
(01 March 2004 12:10)
Wednesday 3 March 2004
Families challenge care order rulings
Children's Bill due to be published more
(03 March 2004 10:20)
Funding for unaccompanied minors announced
Money for local authorities with large numbers of unaccompanied asylum seekers about to turn 18 will be shared among 20 councils, the Department for.... more
(02 March 2004 18:02)
Social services accused of failing to liaise with police over Huntley
Concerns that Ian Huntley was having a sexual relationship with a pair of school friends raised by their headteacher were not passed on to the police.... more
(02 March 2004 17:16)
Tuesday 2 March 2004
Asylum bill gets through Commons
Latest from Bichard inquiry more
(02 March 2004 10:14)
New truancy powers flawed by “inadequate” parent support services
Britain’s biggest parent support charity has warned the government that there are not enough good quality parent support services in Britain to.... more
(01 March 2004 17:37)
Childcare expansion under threat
The increase in childcare places created by the government’s National Childcare Strategy may be unsustainable, the National Audit Office (NAO) has.... more
(01 March 2004 17:35)
Disadvantaged youngsters need more support, says Prince's Trust
The Prince’s Trust this week urged the government, industry and the voluntary sector to do more to support disadvantaged young people in the UK, .... more
(01 March 2004 11:09)
Social workers and charities unite to slam asylum bill
Many children could end up homeless and sleeping rough under the government’s plans in the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Bill,.... more
(01 March 2004 11:18)
Barriers to understanding
A shortage of interpreters, technology and staff awareness training is denying many deaf people access to health care. Natalie Valios looks at some.... more
(01 March 2004 13:52)
Monday 1 March 2004
Tories defend asylum seekers
Lack of cash for alcohol treatment more
(01 March 2004 10:25)
Green paper on children articles
A listing of the main stories written about the green paper on children. more
(04 March 2004 12:26)
