Articles by Date : March 01 2008 - March 31 2008

Jersey police list more suspects
Other headlines from today's papers include: Smith targets public sector in ID card hard-sell, Figures show 11 children have died over boozing, Cruel.... more
(07 March 2008 14:46)

JCHR: Abolish use of distraction techniques on children in custody
All distraction techniques used in secure training centres should be abolished without delay to protect the human rights of children, MPs and lords.... more
(07 March 2008 13:29)

DSCF: Councils to face duty on looked-after children's placements
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has announced that the government aims to instruct councils to find sufficient placements for.... more
(07 March 2008 13:08)

Arthurworrey: 'I wasn't given tools to protect Victoria Climbié'
Lisa Arthurworrey, the social worker at the centre of the Victoria Climbié case, told a tribunal hearing yesterday that she had not been given the.... more
(07 March 2008 00:08)

'Social workers should challenge managerialism'
Social workers were urged to challenge "managerialism" within social care and stand up for what they believe in at one of the biggest social care.... more
(06 March 2008 14:10)

Gordon Brown announces minimum wage rise
Prime minister Gordon Brown has announced that the minimum wage will increase from £5.52 to £5.73 an hour this October, a rise of 3.8%. more
(06 March 2008 13:48)

British Red Cross project helps disabled young people achieve independence
The Options for Independence Youth Service in Ayrshire encourages young disabled people to run their own programmes. Now it hopes to replicate its.... more
(06 March 2008 13:15)

Mencap to put people with learning disabilities at heart of work
The charity Mencap is to lauch a manifesto that aims to give it a more “confident and strident voice” in its campaigning work for the equal rights of.... more
(05 March 2008 12:50)

People with learning disabilities need positive public duty
The parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has called for public authorities to have a public duty to promote human rights after its inquiry.... more
(06 March 2008 12:02)

Career Clinic
Can I get my first social work job at 57? more
(06 March 2008 09:52)

Social Skirmishes
Rosie Warlock, a children’s services practitioner, tells us what’s on her mind in her weekly column more
(06 March 2008 09:40)

Diary - A lighter take on the working week
A social worker in an adults community team writes more
(06 March 2008 09:28)

News round-up: Children rescued from paedophile ring
UK children rescure from paedophile ring. Other stories include Facebook campaign against Jersey chief minister. more
(06 March 2008 09:16)

Children rescued from paedophile ring
Children rescued from worldwide paedophile ring. Other stories include Facebook campaign against Jersey chief minister. more
(06 March 2008 09:13)

Poll exposes plight of debt-ridden social workers
Poll exposes plight of debt-ridden social workers More social workers taking second jobs as cost of living overcomes pay rises .... more
(05 March 2008 08:55)

Multidisciplinary social work in schools
Student Heather Phillips explains why social work values can play a vital role in the more... more
(05 March 2008 18:43)

Research Abstracts: Children of disabled parents
Title: Changing weights and measures: disability and child poverty more
(05 March 2008 18:24)

Research: children with disabled parents
Each week the Social Care Institute for Excellence analyses research findings behind specific social work practices more
(05 March 2008 18:16)

Guide to attachment disorder
The first of a monthly series of articles offering guidance on important issues in children's social work practice. This month we look at attachment.... more
(05 March 2008 18:14)

DCSF seeks explanation from Bradford for 33 'missing children'
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has given Bradford Council and its education authority until next week to explain the whereabouts.... more
(06 March 2008 00:53)

Skills for Care seeks nominations from social care stars
Skills for Care is looking for nominations from individuals and organisations for its annual Accolades awards for workforce development in social.... more
(06 March 2008 00:17)

How films like Away From Her and The Savages help the fight against dementia
The depiction of Alzheimer's disease in the cinema - or even on radio - can be a catalyst to increasing understanding of the condition, writes Anita.... more
(05 March 2008 15:50)

Review: The Savages
In The Savages we are presented with an intensely focused experience of Alzheimer's disease in an American family, which has almost certainly.... more
(05 March 2008 15:46)

The Big Interview: Lesley Barker - St Helens Council
St Helens Council's direct payments team manager Lesley Barker tells Natalie Valios how direct payments champions have helped to increase take-up.... more
(05 March 2008 14:34)

Research: adults at risk of abuse
Jill Manthorpe explores research that pulls together literature about intervening to help adults who are at risk of abuse and harm more
(05 March 2008 14:23)

Social workers urged to re-register with the GSCC
For the thousands of social workers whose registration with the GSCC lapses next month, time is running out to submit the paperwork, writes Sally.... more
(05 March 2008 13:32)

Endorsements for independent social workers
Every social worker must have their renewal form endorsed. But for some types of workers, including independent social workers and senior managers,.... more
(05 March 2008 13:23)

Disabled children's right to short breaks put into Bill
The government tabled an amendment to the Children and Young People Bill in the House of Lords yesterday to give all disabled children and their.... more
(05 March 2008 13:05)

Editorial Comment: Social workers remain poor relations in public sector
Social work remains the poor relation of the public sector. In a week when we realised that the salaries of GP partners had increased by 58% over... more
(05 March 2008 12:53)

BASW to vote on having closer ties with a union
workforce mithran.samuel@rbi.co.uk The British Association of Social Workers is to ask members whether they want closer links with a trade union... more
(06 March 2008 12:40)

Skills for Care predicts huge hike in workforce
Direct payments and personalised care will boost employment in sector, report says more
(05 March 2008 12:37)

Sunderland bucks the eligibility trend
Despite the lowest council tax rate in the North East, and an ageing population, Sunderland is bucking the trend and offering services to people with.... more
(05 March 2008 12:14)

Four councils with 'critical' eligibility criteria
Harrow, West Berkshire, Northumberland and Wokingham more
(05 March 2008 12:08)

News round-up: Man claims child abuse in Guernsey
Man claims child abuse on Guernsey. Other stories include new powers for police to shut rowdy venues and cut drink-related crime. more
(05 March 2008 10:14)

Gareth Price coroner tells agencies to correct errors
The coroner in the inquest of 16-year-old Gareth Price has written to authorities highlighting their respective failures to prevent his death. more
(05 March 2008 09:59)

Nurse Colin Norris must serve at least 30 years
Nurse Colin Norris must serve at least 30 years. Other stories include new powers for police to shut rowdy venues. more
(05 March 2008 09:59)

Substance misuse training should be mandatory for social workers
Children affected by drugs misuse at the core of new 10-year plan... more
(05 March 2008 09:53)

Jersey: Island's safeguarding chief 'shocked' by revelations
June Thoburn says serious case panel and inquiry may be launched so lessons can be learned more
(05 March 2008 09:45)

Cafcass signs online reference tool deal
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service chief executive Anthony Douglas (pictured) has agreed to sign his organisation up to Community.... more
(05 March 2008 08:35)

Jersey abuse case: New finding could be more human remains
Jersey police excavating the care home where part of a child's skull was found last month have removed what could be more human remains for forensic.... more
(04 March 2008 11:13)

Bridget Prentice urges councils to call fewer experts in court
Justice minister Bridget Prentice has said councils must reduce their reliance on expert witnesses in care proceedings and called on social workers.... more
(05 March 2008 07:50)

Government study debunks child-snatching social workers myth
A Ministry of Justice study has countered claims that social workers are unnecessarily taking children into care. more
(04 March 2008 16:07)

Police criticised over Adrian Coldwell's suicide in custody
The inquest in to the death of Adrian Coldwell in police custody has identified several failures. more
(04 March 2008 14:57)

Social care and health records to be integrated in pilot scheme
Social care and health records could be linked up nationwide if four pilot areas prove to be a success, according to the Association of Directors of.... more
(04 March 2008 12:57)

Sure Start evaluation finds improved parenting and child behaviour
Sure Start appears to be finally delivering for children and families, with evidence of a number of benefits associated with living in a Sure Start.... more
(04 March 2008 12:51)

News round up: Jersey police examine secret suicide claims
Other headlines today include:- Rape cases: police admit failing victims; Nurse guilty of murdering four patients on ward; Vouchers proposed to help.... more
(04 March 2008 08:37)

Jersey police examine secret suicide claims
Other headlines today include:- Rape cases: police admit failing victims; Nurse guilty of murdering four patients on ward; Vouchers proposed to help.... more
(04 March 2008 08:36)

Learning Disability Advocacy Contract
Kent County Council Adult Social Services Directorate acting on behalf of Learning Disability Partnership Board is  looking to award a 3-year.... more
(04 March 2008 08:35)

Rotherham’s Leaving Care Accommodation Service: 2009-2014
The Rotherham Leaving Care Accommodation Service is a joint tendering exercise between Children and Young People’s Services and Supporting People for.... more
(04 March 2008 08:31)

Rotherham’s Leaving Care Service: 2009-2014
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children and Young People’s Services for the delivery of Rotherham’s leaving care service 2009-2014. This.... more
(04 March 2008 08:30)