Articles by Date : March 01 2005 - March 31 2005

The many guises of elder abuse
There is a new determination to tackle elder abuse, but agencies are still in the dark over how many people are affected by it and the variety of.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Triple whammy
Labour's election co-ordinator Alan Milburn must be having a bad week. All his careful wooing of the powerful "grey vote" has been abruptly undone.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Unforgettable
Judgements over contact between adopted children and birth parents are difficult for social workers to make but many now feel that, where possible,.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Up close and personal
With the government's workforce strategy for children imminent, Katie Leason talks to one of the key players involved in its development, National.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

TENDER Notice
Committed to making a difference more
(10 March 2005 11:53)

Election campaign: Focus on older people
Nine out of 10 social care professionals working with older people think they are being discharged from hospital too early, according to an exclusive.... more
(09 March 2005 12:18)

Victim of success
Providing services directly to young people rather than through their parents and carers was a huge challenge for Victim Support. But it also became.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

Minister rejects call for criminal checks
Health minister Stephen Ladyman has dismissed calls for direct payment users to be forced to subject employees to criminal checks, saying this would.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

'Board must aim for bigger custody cuts'
Campaigners have told the Youth Justice Board that the secure estate for juveniles will not improve without an "ambitious" target for reducing.... more
(10 March 2005 00:00)

How to delegate effectively
When workload is too much the obvious solution is to delegate to someone else in the team, writes Nathalie Towner. The odds are they’re keen to take.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

A chance to be strong
Children and young people have large reserves of resilience on which they can draw in difficult circumstances. But, says Lisa Bostock, councils must.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Police, Release Me
Police officers are poorly equipped to deal with situations where mental illness is a factor – with tragic consequences for some people who are.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

The Big Question
Is it right to imprison women with drug problems more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Thursday 10 March 2005
Racism rife at Feltham YOI Gypsies report The Sun to the police more
(10 March 2005 09:52)

Backgrounder on the children's commissioner
Backgrounder on the children's commissioner for England All the coverage from Community Care and www.communitycare.co.uk about the.... more
(09 March 2005 16:57)

Book Review: Effective Practice Learning in Social Work
Parker's book should be viewed as an invaluable resource that can assist those involved in developing their own and others' practice in social work,.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Book Review: Holding Fast: The Struggle to Create Resilient Caregiving Organisations
This is a book with an important message: that organisations in the caring professions need to be supportive of their staff and help them foster.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Book Review: What is Social Work? Context and Perspectives
If you work or have an interest in helping others develop a good understanding in social work, social care or social welfare, this book will provide.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

A desperate craving
My anorexia and compulsive eating stems from my overwhelming loneliness, writes Alex Williams. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Scotland ahead on support for inmates
Prisons throughout the UK should follow Scotland's lead by having staff dedicated to supporting inmates' family relationships, says a report by the.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Lessons for agencies from child's death
Social services, police, and hospital chiefs admitted mistakes this week in their failure to prevent a mother killing her seriously ill son. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Minister committed to Valuing People
The work of the Valuing People support team will not be "diluted" by a merger with six other government programmes, community care minister Stephen.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Charity pinpoints runaways risk
Children who drop out of school before the age of 16 are at increased risk of running away from home, a report by the Children's Society warns. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

'Exorcism' fears for African children
The police have raised fears that an unknown number of African children are being subjected to "exorcisms" in churches. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Welsh best practice body on the way
The development of a specialist unit for improving Welsh social services is a step closer after ministers gave it their initial backing. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Alarm in Scotland at sharp rise of families in temporary housing
New figures indicate Scottish councils are failing to provide homeless families with permanent accommodation and questions their ability to eradicate.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Service chair wants inspectorate change
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service should no longer be inspected by the courts regulator but assessed alongside other.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Children in care will have school priority
A government amendment requiring all schools to give priority to places for looked-after children was passed in the Education Bill in the House of.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

CSCI could carry out snap inspections of councils
The government may instruct the Commission for Social Care Inspection to carry out snap inspections of councils if providers complain about fees,.... more
(08 March 2005 14:44)

Teachers urged to tackle playground sexism
Sexist attitudes lie behind domestic violence, and should be tacked while children are at primary school, the biggest teaching union has urged. more
(09 March 2005 07:45)

Young adults “need Connexions”
A Connexion-style service should be extended to young people in their 20s, says a government report. more
(09 March 2005 07:49)

Wednesday 9 March 2005
Clarke pledges to improve education in prison Housing officer awarded compensation more
(09 March 2005 09:46)

Race equality chief calls for separate classes for black boys
Black boys should be taught separately for some of the school timetable in a bid to close the achievement gap, according to the head of the race.... more
(09 March 2005 07:47)

Supporting People paperwork mounts
Three of the biggest supported housing providers are to meet this week amid concerns they are "creaking" under the weight of Supporting People.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Public and professionals' dismay at 'get tough' message on youth crime
New Labour and Conservative promises to "get tough" on youth crime are significantly out of step with the views of both professionals and the public,.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Suspensions led to staff shortages
Up to five staff at Feltham young offender institution were suspended "at any one time" for alleged assaults on inmates in the period preceding Zahid.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Scots charity can't compete for staff
One of Scotland's largest charities is struggling to fill social worker posts because it cannot compete with salaries offered by councils. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Rise in challenging behaviour in pupils
Schools have reported a rise in the number of pupils displaying behaviour related to autistic spectrum disorder, according to an Ofsted report.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

No exemptions from Asbos, majority say
Sixty-five per cent of visitors to Community Care's website .... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

'Fiercely independent' children's commissioner gets broad welcome
The appointment of Al Aynsley-Green as the first children's commissioner for England could help to increase health professionals' engagement in the.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

'Name and shame' guidance slammed
Home secretary Charles Clarke has come under fire over guidance announced this week urging local authorities to "name and shame" individuals issued.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Plan of action or vague wish list? Ladyman signs off the final draft
The adult services green paper could soon be upon us. Does it promise a cultural revolution or just a few tweaks? Mithran Samuel reports. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Policy on treatment of children in doubt
About 2,000 asylum seeker children are detained with their families each year before they are deported, in contravention of policy. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Local authorities urged to identify land for Gypsy and Traveller sites
Local authorities were yesterday told to identify more and appropriate land for authorised sites for Gypsies and Travellers, writes Clare Jerrom . more
(08 March 2005 08:46)

Supporting People needs better monitoring
Supporting People needs to have better monitoring systems and much clearer targets, an Association of London Government conference heard today, .... more
(08 March 2005 15:54)

Youth services remain splintered
Youth services should be better co-ordinated, less rationed by age and more influenced by young people, according to a report by the government’s.... more
(08 March 2005 15:46)

Wigan fostering services under fire
Wigan Council has paid £12,000 in compensation and changed its fostering and adoption system after being found guilty of maladministration. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Workforce training target is missed
Fifty-three per cent of residential child care workers are expected to achieve NVQ level three by March, well short of the government's target. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Local authorities demand more cash to offset next year's budget shortfall
Councils are facing a £1.5bn black hole in their budgets for next year, according to local government leaders. more
(03 March 2005 00:00)

Inspectors spot lack of child involvement
More than a quarter of fostering services do not meet the minimum standard for consulting children, the Commission for Social Care Inspection has.... more
(03 March 2005 00:00)