Articles by Date : March 01 2005 - March 31 2005

Policy on failed applicants blamed as councils take babies into care
Policy on failed applicants blamed as councils take babies into care Newborn babies are being taken into care as a result of a government policy that.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Distinct cooling on care trusts revealed in plan for adult services
Why is the minister who once asked whether he should "push everyone into a care trust" now allowing so much latitude in partnerships for adult.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Career clinic
I'm a front-line worker in children and families and for the past year have found my caseload almost unbearable. I love the job and like my.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Lawyer supports salt death appeal
A retired solicitor involved in the cases of Sally Clark and Angela Cannings is backing an appeal by a couple jailed for the manslaughter of a boy.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Holding centre staff lacking full checks
Staff who come into contact with children in some immigration holding centres are not given an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Scots' chiefs warn on paedophile law
Scotland could become a target for paedophiles if proposals for a 10-year maximum sentence for grooming are made law, the Association of Directors of.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Minister's pledge on equality in schools
Concerns that schools could be exempt from a duty to promote equality for disabled children have been allayed. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Not early enough, not nearly enough
Early years spending should reflect how critical those years are to people's destinies, writes Yvonne Roberts. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Exhibition review
Three years of Hugh Hill's photos documenting life on the streets of London are gathered in this exhibition. Many of the images portray scenes of.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

School Day Dreams
The government wants schools to play a greater role in improving children's lot. But social workers and teachers must overcome suspicions and.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Free personal care for older people tops professionals' election wish-list
Special Report: Election Debate: Older People more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

How the parties line up and what campaigners want from them
Special Report: Election Debate: Older People more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Debate on advocacy
We asked:- In five years’ time will there be far more advocates available for people with learning difficulties? more
(31 March 2005 12:30)

Home care staff worst hit as stress and injuries take toll
Employers may suspect a culture of malingering but high absenteeism in social care is mainly caused by back problems and stress, writes Derren Hayes..... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Job File
Senior Development Officer more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Language link
For south Asian communities, talking about child abuse can be taboo. But a dedicated national helpline is now providing confidential support. Graham.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

High Court says curfew was lawful
A teenager with learning difficulties has failed to convince the High Court that a curfew imposed on him as part of an antisocial behaviour order was.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

'Extend choice to mental health'
A think-tank has called for the government to end the exclusion of mental health services from policies to boost choice through personal budgets for.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Sane to sue over helpline cash delay
Mental health charity Sane is preparing legal action against the Department of Health over a delay in funding for its telephone helpline. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

On The Move
People on the move more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Majority support for 'navigator' role
Nearly 60 per cent of visitors to Community Care's website would be interested in the "navigator" role outlined in the adult social care green.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Why the omission?
As social care practitioners and their managers know all too well, we live in an increasingly risk-averse society in which easily made errors of.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

The Big Question
Do service users want more direct payments and individual budgets as set out in the new green paper? more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

All my trust has gone
Health care workers' ignorance about pseudo-seizures leaves Paul Orr feeling he lacks support. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Nearly 30,000 social workers to miss registration deadline
Almost 30,000 social workers in England will not be registered with the General Social Care Council in time for the April 1 deadline, despite a lead.... more
(29 March 2005 16:28)

Contracted-out employees win improved terms in Wales
New employees working on contracted-out social care services in Wales will be offered terms as good as those given to existing staff. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Deferred Pleasures
Rule changes are making pension deferment more favourable for older people, writes Gary Vaux. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Wales slammed for lag in bringing services up to draft bill standard
An influential group of MPs has rebuked the Welsh assembly for its slow progress in improving mental health services. more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Social care council's register swings into action - minus 30,000 names
Nearly 30,000 social workers in England will not be registered with the General Social Care Council when the 1 April deadline passes, despite a.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Manslaughter bill will protect top managers at offender institutions
Senior managers at young offender institutions will be protected from prosecution even when their failure results in the death of a child, under the.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Training Materials - Aggression at work - and how to handle it
This CD-Rom offers guidance on how to deal with aggression in the workplace. It has scenarios about the challenges faced by a caseworker and his.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Book Review - Children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and communication problems
Children and young people with communication problems are often termed the "invisible disabled". more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Book Review - Welcoming children into your neighbourhood
This clear and concise 20-page pamphlet, targeted at lay people in the community, encourages them to show empathy and understanding to adopted.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Thursday 31 March 2005
Child poverty target likely to be missed Unruly pupils get knife amnesty more
(31 March 2005 09:54)

Book Review - Managing a Quality Service
Nurses new to managing older people's care will find Nazarko's study useful. It is easy to read and provides an overview of national policy and.... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

Wednesday 30 March 2005
Holloway prison slammed as filthy Teachers face abuse every day more
(30 March 2005 10:17)

Special Report: Green paper on adult services
The social care sector has broadly welcomed the long-awaited green paper on adult services which was finally published last week, writes Amy Taylor.... more
(24 March 2005 15:24)

Tuesday 29 March 2005
Exercise could help depression Community officer accused of assault more
(29 March 2005 09:52)

Round-up of the week
Round up of the week beginning Monday 21 March 2005. more
(24 March 2005 16:29)

Scrutiny committee calls for draft mental health bill to be "radically overhauled"
Too many people will be forced into compulsory treatment under measures in the draft Mental Health Bill, MPs and Lords have warned, writes Sally.... more
(23 March 2005 11:14)

Politicians must rebuild social care workforce
A new report from Community Care looks at the future of the social care workforce. It examines flexible working, agency staff and overseas.... more
(23 March 2005 15:59)

GSCC to define skills of social workers
The General Social Care Council is to carry out research to define the skills needed by social workers and the range of tasks they undertake in the.... more
(24 March 2005 11:57)

Government averts pension strike
A national strike over pensions involving more than a million local and central government workers has been averted. more
(23 March 2005 16:02)

On the edge
Weighing up the risk of suicide in adolescents who feel depressed involves empathy and a refusal to stereotype their behaviour, says Christina.... more
(24 March 2005 00:00)

Alarm at easy access to personal details
Violent service users who want to find social workers and other professionals they have a grievance against are able to access personal information.... more
(24 March 2005 00:00)

Volunteer youth to deliver key services
A range of public services could soon be delivered by young volunteers, under measures outlined by a government commission. more
(24 March 2005 00:00)

Scotland's charging system 'in chaos'
Visually impaired people in Scotland are having to pay for basic equipment because of councils' confusing charging policies and ignorance among.... more
(24 March 2005 00:00)

End of ring fencing is cue for anxiety
Supporting People funding is set to lose its ring-fenced status, the departing head of the programme has claimed. more
(24 March 2005 00:00)

Patients in Scotland may be moved south for lack of suitable facilities
Carstairs high security mental health hospital in Edinburgh is considering moving patients to English hospitals or changing the layout of its own.... more
(24 March 2005 00:00)

Politicians are 'ignorant about social care' and don't value staff skills
Most politicians are ignorant about social care, according to three-quarters of the 3,000 social care workers surveyed by Community Care earlier this.... more
(24 March 2005 00:00)