Articles by Date : March 01 2008 - March 31 2008

News round-up: Paediatricians reluctant to court 'backlash'
Other stories include doctors and schools to spot 1,000 children at risk of turning to crime. more
(19 March 2008 09:57)

Career Clinic
I'm losing my spark at work, what can I do? more
(19 March 2008 08:30)

Editorial Comment: Jersey establishment closes ranks
A disturbing feature of Jersey's gruesome investigation into child abuse allegations is the way in which rival factions have taken... more
(19 March 2008 08:10)

Timeline: Jersey child abuse allegations
Timeline: Jersey child abuse allegations more
(19 March 2008 08:09)

Jersey: trial of former Haut de la Garenne warden adjourned
The trial of a former warden at the Haut de la Garenne children's home has been adjourned until April 14. more
(18 March 2008 10:07)

1,700 service users still in NHS campuses
About 1,700 people with learning disabilities remain in NHS campuses, according to the first of a series of six-monthly counts to track progress.... more
(19 March 2008 08:51)

Editorial Comment: New champion required for Valuing People
We are on the cusp of something big with Valuing People Now. The consultation on the impressive refresh of the 2001 original... more
(19 March 2008 08:40)

Greig cites discrepancies in continuing care eligibility
Learning disabilities tsar says some areas are taking an 'all or nothing' approach more
(19 March 2008 08:35)

Tips to cut your council tax
You may be paying too much to your local authority. Paul Lewis tells you how to find out more
(19 March 2008 08:27)

Social Skirmishes
Keith Sellick takes a sideways glance at the social care world more
(19 March 2008 08:19)

Diary - A lighter take on the week
A social worker in a child protection team writes more
(19 March 2008 08:10)

Prison drug services are below minimum standards, says think tank
Treatment programmes for drug-using offenders in UK prisons frequently fall “well below acceptable minimum standards”, the UK Drug Policy Commission.... more
(18 March 2008 15:36)

Dame Carol Black urges GPs to stop issuing sick notes
GPs should stop issuing sick notes and refer patients to an early intervention work-related health service to tackle sickness absence and.... more
(18 March 2008 15:33)

Enfield Council takes Robinia Care to court over care home death
Enfield Council took Robinia Care Group to court last week for health and safety offences after a 26-year-old resident, Jesse Moores, died in.... more
(18 March 2008 15:29)

Unison says budget lacks X factor
Unison slammed Alistair Darling’s first budget as “lacking the X factor”. more
(17 March 2008 08:33)

Child Poverty Action Group: Schools system compounds inequality
The Child Poverty Action Group said yesterday that children at the greatest risk of poverty may end up out of education, employment and training by.... more
(18 March 2008 08:12)

Jersey inquiry - man in court
Other headlines in today's papers include:- Death rates at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust to be investigated; School staff are being.... more
(18 March 2008 07:59)

News round-up: Jersey inquiry - man in court
Other headlines in today's papers include:- Death rates at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust to be investigated; School staff are being.... more
(18 March 2008 07:58)

Councils gain learning disability and offender education duties
Councils will be given responsibility for educating and training young people with learning disabilities and juvenile offenders, as part of.... more
(17 March 2008 17:52)

Napo: funding cuts leaves sex offenders without rehabilitation
Magistrates are struggling to issue offenders with community programmes because of a severe funding crisis in the probation service, a survey has.... more
(17 March 2008 12:42)

Change attitudes to male foster carers – Fostering Network
Local authorities must recognise and respect the role of male carers if they are to drive recruitment forward and give vulnerable children positive.... more
(17 March 2008 10:29)

Oakhill STC: Chief inspector Owers advises temporary closure
Chief inspector of prisons Anne Owers has recommended the temporary closure of Oakhill secure training centre following serious concerns over the.... more
(17 March 2008 15:57)

Tender for the Provision of a Bespoke Care Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop a bespoke service for an energetic young person with complex needs including autism. more
(17 March 2008 12:41)

Inspector urges temporary closure of child jail
Other headlines from today's papers include: Police warn Shannon's parents of delay before she returns home, Community penalties hit by long delays,.... more
(17 March 2008 10:18)

News round up: Inspector urges temporary closure of child jail
Other headlines from today's papers include: Police warn Shannon's parents of delay before she returns home, Community penalties hit by long delays,.... more
(17 March 2008 10:11)

Jersey: former secure unit manager Joe Kennedy suspended
A care manager who allegedly bullied and harassed UK social worker Simon Bellwood has been suspended. more
(14 March 2008 15:59)

Jacqui Smith to review asylum case of gay Iranian man
Home secretary Jacqui Smith has announced she will review the deportation of a gay Iranian, Mehdi Kazemi, 19, who faced execution in Iran for his.... more
(14 March 2008 15:48)

The Budget 2008
All our articles for this years budget more
(14 March 2008 15:18)

Social care in Iraq - Barnet's Irene Findlay reflects
Adults director for Barnet, Irene Findlay, reflects on her mission to improve care standards in the wake of the US-led invasion of Iraq more
(14 March 2008 15:08)

The greatest management clips of all time: how does your manager compare?
Managers are often unpopular with their staff but your manager surely cannot compare with the examples in these videos. more
(14 March 2008 11:23)

Kinship care: FRG and Fostering Network push for financial support
Children's and families' charities have renewed calls for kinship carers to receive more financial support at a Community Care conference this week. more
(14 March 2008 10:01)

Kid drain hunt at Jersey home
Other stories include chancellor accused of widening poverty gap. more
(14 March 2008 09:50)

News round up: Drain hunt at Jersey home
Other stories include chancellor accused of widening the poverty gap. more
(14 March 2008 09:48)

GSCC committee bars social worker for relationship with user
A General Social Care Council conduct committee has barred a Rotherham social worker who formed a personal relationship with a “particularly.... more
(14 March 2008 09:00)

DH launches census of cost of learning disabilities campus closures
The government is carrying out a census of people with learning disabilities in NHS campus accommodation to help fund people's move into the.... more
(14 March 2008 08:17)

Rob Greig appointed chief executive of National Development Team
Rob Greig, the national co-director of learning disabilities, will join the National Development Team as its new chief executive on 19 May. more
(13 March 2008 18:29)

Liverpool Council decision to close secure children's home stands
A leading children’s campaigner has slammed the government for not reversing Liverpool City Council’s decision to close a secure children’s home over.... more
(13 March 2008 18:27)

Forced marriage: Police chiefs back call for tougher approach
Police chiefs have backed a call for more rigorous handling of forced marriage following reports there could be more than ten times as many cases in.... more
(13 March 2008 17:44)

Sainsbury Centre demands recovery revolution in mental health
The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health has criticised mainstream mental health services for being preoccupied with medication and symptom control,.... more
(17 March 2008 00:11)

Budget: Disability Alliance attacks move to test all IB claimants
Campaign group the Disability Alliance has attacked plans in yesterday's Budget for all existing incapacity benefits to undergo a revamped test of.... more
(13 March 2008 13:32)

Budget fails to invest enough money to meet child poverty target
The government invested only a third of the estimated £3.4bn a year needed to halve child poverty by 2010 in today’s budget. more
(13 March 2008 11:43)

Giving disabled young people a voice
An ambitious project brings young, disabled people together to share their views and experiences more
(13 March 2008 11:15)

In Control: Personalisation is huge test for councils
Adult social care is at a turning point. From April, councils in England will be judged on their ability to give people greater control and choice.... more
(13 March 2008 10:51)

Custody staff 'failing to protect detainees from self-harm'
Custody staff are failing to follow safeguarding policies and guidance put in place to protect detainees from self-harm or suicide attempts, the.... more
(13 March 2008 10:00)

Press Ganged
What's the worst way to start a first column on the press in Community Care? Praise the Daily Mail? Yes that's it, so here goes. more
(13 March 2008 09:59)

From the vaults
Keith Sellick trawls the Community Care archives more
(13 March 2008 09:56)

Birmingham damned for 'woefully inadequate' care of deaf woman
Local government ombudsman Anne Seex has issued a damning ruling against Birmingham Council for providing “woefully inadequate” services to a young.... more
(13 March 2008 08:37)

Progress with InControl
Individual budget and self-assessment pilots have produced promising results. But that doesn't mean a national roll-out will be easy. Maria Ahmed.... more
(13 March 2008 08:24)

News round up: Iraqi asylum seekers must go or face destitution
Other headlines in today's papers include:- Three-quarters of parents 'will happily spend children's inheritance on old age care'; Women's group call.... more
(13 March 2008 08:09)

Iraqi asylum seekers must go or face destitution
Other headlines in today's papers include:- Three-quarters of parents 'will happily spend children's inheritance on old age care'; Women's group call.... more
(13 March 2008 08:09)