Articles by Date : March 01 2005 - March 31 2005

A sojourn at the villa
Ella Villa is a high support home in west London, tailored closely to its users' needs, which gives women with complex mental health needs a chance.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Nothing Personal
Antisocial behaviour can be better curbed by the sharing of data between agencies. but what sort of data should be accessible? more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Enforcement measures winning bat tle for resources
Many professionals feel that prevention is slipping behind enforcement when it comes to antisocial behaviour and the government's priorities. Maria.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Many older people miss out on credit
One in 10 older people not receiving pension credit have no intention of applying for it. more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Chancellor Gordon Brown announces the Budget
The Commission for Social Care Inspection is to be merged with the Healthcare Commission under plans announced in today’s Budget, writes Maria.... more
(16 March 2005 16:33)

Career Clinic
I manage a team of 15, including a person close to retirement. more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Costs only partly met due to mix-up
People eligible for full NHS funding for their care are having only their nursing costs met because of confusion over different funding systems, MPs.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Abuse fear grows as Ladyman rejects further controls over direct payments
If direct payments are to truly reflect the independence of the client, then more regulation over whom they can employ is inappropriate says Stephen.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

"10,000 miles to go" in improving mental health services
A leading clinical psychologist told the Mind annual conference yesterday that there is about “10,000 miles to go” in improving mental health.... more
(17 March 2005 10:08)

In the shadow of abuse
A woman with learning difficulties appears to disclose she has been abused by a friend of her parents who has since died. more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Ladyman champions training framework
Stephen Ladyman has backed the new postqualifying training framework for social workers. The community care minister said the framework, unveiled by.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Treading the boards
How are local health boards, wales's equivalent of primary care trusts, helping to shape care services? The welsh local government association's.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Thursday 17 March 2005
Brown woos older people and families in Budget Social worker who freed Peter Bryan named more
(17 March 2005 09:44)

Services shake-up wins wide support
Campaigners have welcomed pledges to improve mental health services for children and ethnic minorities in the delivery plan for the public health.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Minister demands proof of success
Welsh Assembly social justice minister Edwina Hart has said Supporting People projects must show how they improve clients' lives. more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Giving their all
Britain has become a nation of volunteers who paper over the cracks in the social structure that the government ignores. For Melissa Benn, it is time.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Loans to go ahead despite objections
Controversial plans to replace backdated income support for refugees with a system of loans will be implemented in the autumn, it was revealed last.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

My career as a bog-walker
Peter Baird is retiring after 44 years in social care, worn down by regulations, paperwork and petty rules. more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Something to contribute?
The government is keen to unlock the potential of young people as volunteers and wants to promote the idea of "active citizenship" among the whole.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Students to repay Hampshire with two-year handcuffs
Council bids to improve retention and encourage loyalty by offering to pay staff their salaries while they study for the social work degree, writes.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Tenancy plans trigger homelessness fears
Proposals to change tenancy agreements used by supported housing projects could cause more homelessness and deny support to clients in most need, a.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

The Russell Commission launches recommendations for volunteering
The Russell Commission feels there is an “untapped potential” for young volunteers to help out within the public sector in hospital, schools and.... more
(16 March 2005 17:06)

The House Detectives
When a person dies or moves into a home, social workers may have the task of searching the client's house for information about them. Colin Ashley.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Exploiting the system or victims of it?
Planning guidance that helps gypsies and travellers acquire land has produced a venomous response in some sections of the press. Simeon Brody looks.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Willing Participants?
Young people can make a vital contribution to research into service delivery but involving them successfully requires skill and patience, writes Hugh.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Council unions in showdown talks as strike looms over pensions row
Emergency talks between local authority unions and the government were expected this week in a final attempt to avert a strike over planned changes.... more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Young people given a sporting chance
A strategy to improve the way children feel about themselves may provide hope for the future. more
(17 March 2005 00:00)

Work needed to create IT system by 2007, Bichard warns
A huge amount of work needs to take place to create a national IT system for England and Wales to support police intelligence by 2007, Sir Michael.... more
(15 March 2005 15:15)

Woman jailed for murder bailed pending appeal
A mother who has spent six years in jail for murdering her two children was freed on bail at the Court of Appeal this week after the prosecution said.... more
(16 March 2005 11:56)

Wednesday 16 March 2005
Life for man who ate brain Mother in baby killing appeal gets bail more
(16 March 2005 10:14)

Football to help children kick bad health habits
Football clubs should play a role in encouraging children get fit and lead healthier lifestyles, says the government. more
(15 March 2005 13:24)

Workers launch High Court bid to prevent funding slash
A group of mental health workers launched a High Court bid to stop an organisation’s funding from being cut on the grounds that it provides social.... more
(15 March 2005 16:49)

Government proposes a 'Sure Start' for older people
A government report today proposes a “Sure Start for older people” and a shift towards preventive services as the way to tackle social exclusion.... more
(15 March 2005 13:26)

Fewer young teens using cannabis
Cannabis use by young people has fallen, despite the drug being reclassified from Class B to Class C. more
(15 March 2005 13:32)

Bichard “concerned” at slow progress on national intelligence system
The Bichard report’s most important recommendation has not yet been implemented, Sir Michael Bichard has warned. more
(15 March 2005 13:30)

Homelessness statistics published by ODPM
The number of people becoming homeless in England has fallen by 6 per cent from 2003-4, according to government statistics released today by John.... more
(14 March 2005 13:31)

Drugs Bill could be dropped
MPs and campaigners have warned that the Drugs Bill could be lost in the run-up to the general election, writes Maria Ahmed . more
(15 March 2005 11:17)

National Missing Helpline to close
The National Missing Persons Helpline is to close at the end of the month unless it receives an immediate injection of funding, writes Amy Taylor . more
(15 March 2005 10:47)

Tuesday 15 March 2005
Drugs bill to be scrapped Children criticise inspections of care homes more
(15 March 2005 09:32)

Children need representation, lawyer warns
Children must be separately represented in private law cases if their rights are to be effectively upheld, a leading family lawyer has said, writes.... more
(14 March 2005 17:06)

Revealed: the treatment of asylum seekers in their own words
Asylum seekers have alleged that they were rudely treated and subjected to unfair interview practices by staff at the government’s main asylum.... more
(11 March 2005 16:49)

Monday 14 March 2005
Threat of biggest strike since 1926 Ladyman to intervene in Alzheimer's row more
(14 March 2005 10:19)

Asian prisoner brutally attacked at Feltham YOI before Mubarek was killed
An Asian prisoner was brutally assaulted by two white inmates at Feltham Young Offender Institution but staff did not refer him to hospital until 24.... more
(11 March 2005 12:05)

Round-up of the week
Round-up of the week beginning Monday 7 March. more
(11 March 2005 16:01)

Foundation schools block difficult pupils
Plans to give schools shared responsibility for vulnerable children will be undermined by moves to allow them more independence over admissions, a.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Welsh antisocial behaviour database 'will not breach client confidentiality'
Social workers in Wales will not breach client confidentiality if they sign up to a database to record antisocial behaviour. more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Health standards to tackle root causes
Scottish executive standards for the NHS should help reduce homelessness by tackling some of its associated health problems, Shelter has said. more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Lords strengthen consultation plans
Peers have amended the Education Bill to force councils to consult parents and other local authorities who send pupils to special schools out of.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Charities clash over large contracts idea
Voluntary sector leaders clashed last week over whether charities should take on large contracts to provide public services. more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Child's welfare 'not paramount' in considering breached contact order
The government has rejected calls to enshrine children's welfare as paramount throughout the contact process in the draft Children (Contact) and.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)