Articles by Date : April 01 2005 - April 30 2005

The best therapy is to get on with your life
Sexual torture and fear of death did not break Sabine Dardenne - her resilience shines through. more
(28 April 2005 00:00)

Lack of rehab centres could force young drug users into custody
More young people with substance misuse problems could end up in custody due to a decline in the number of residential rehabilitation centres, drugs.... more
(26 April 2005 14:46)

Wednesday 27 April 2005
Victims of crime to get their own lawyer Health workers want prostitution legalised more
(27 April 2005 09:42)

Further criticisms of Styal prison emerge at inquest
A female prisoner obtained drugs and died of an overdose because a nurse failed to ensure the medication trolley was secure, an inquest ruled today, .... more
(26 April 2005 16:46)

Social services targets for vacancies not met
Social services departments failed to hit their targets for reducing job vacancies last year, according to the sector's annual workforce survey, .... more
(26 April 2005 14:54)

Howard investigated by police over racist allegations
Conservative leader Michael Howard is being investigated by the police after being accused of inciting racial hatred towards gypsies, writes Helen.... more
(25 April 2005 09:14)

Education gap between rich and poor continues to grow
The government must do more to help children from poorer families achieve their full potential, a report published this week argues. more
(26 April 2005 08:09)

Children’s workforce strategy fails child care workforce
The children’s workforce strategy is a missed opportunity to present a bold vision for the future of the child care workforce, a leading figure in.... more
(26 April 2005 08:19)

Tuesday 26 April 2005
Boy to sue school Immigration lawyer jailed more
(26 April 2005 09:47)

Professionals dismiss Labour's record on mental health services
Six out of 10 social care professionals believe the government's performance on improving mental health services has been poor, reveals a Community.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

What chance of a free for all?
Personal care has been free in Scotland for nearly three years but will the policy be adopted south of the border? Crispin Andrews asks what the.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Subsidy levels for child care for disabled children under fire
Imposing a £30 cap on the subsidy to child care providers taking part in the pan-London Childcare Affordability Programme will discriminate against.... more
(26 April 2005 08:02)

Crisis talks
The decline in teenagers' mental health over the past 25 years suggests urgent action needs to be taken. Josephine Hocking reports that schools could.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Rethink calls for better services for people with severe mental health problems
Around 50,000 people with severe mental health problems are having their mental, physical and social needs ignored, according to a report published.... more
(25 April 2005 12:39)

Scottish criminal justice social workers face increases in workloads
Scottish executive plans to change parole arrangements for sex offenders will create more work for criminal justice social workers, writes Derren.... more
(25 April 2005 10:52)

Social workers in Fife Council to receive 21 per cent pay increases
Social workers in Fife will become the best paid in Scotland after receiving a 21 per cent rise as part of an overhaul of pay scales, writes Derren.... more
(25 April 2005 10:41)

ADSS Wales sceptical over data on social workers
The Association of Directors of Social Services in Wales is sceptical that new figures showing a sharp rise in the number of social workers are.... more
(25 April 2005 10:37)

Audit Commission appeals against High Court decision
The Audit Commission’s job of assessing councils will become “unworkable” if judges uphold a ruling that it wrongly downgraded Ealing Council because.... more
(25 April 2005 10:31)

Charities urge loophole to be closed
Children’s charities are renewing calls for the government to review the law after a couple who abused a toddler received “light” sentences, writes.... more
(22 April 2005 09:50)

Monday 25 April 2005
Meadow to face GMC in June Pope 'obstructed' sex abuse inquiry more
(25 April 2005 09:54)

Children's services shake-up may leave young offenders at margins
Young offenders and children at risk of antisocial behaviour could be sidelined under the new children's services arrangements, it is feared. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Friday 22 April 2005
Baby Charlotte should be allowed to die, court rules Rise and rise of violent crime mars overall fall in offences more
(22 April 2005 10:20)

Protocol brings closer relationship
The Association of Directors of Social Services and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service are set to enjoy a closer working.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Howard pledges to tackle binge drinking
Michael Howard today pledged that a Conservative government would introduce strict new measures to tackle binge drinking, writes Clare Jerrom . more
(19 April 2005 15:13)

Black-led groups need more funding
The government's commitment to improving mental health among people from ethnic minorities is not being matched by adequate funding, according to new.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

North Lanarkshire systems under fire
A systemic breakdown between North Lanarkshire Council and other agencies allowed a convicted sex offender to sexually abuse a two-year-old girl two.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

A modest proposal
In a country where consumer debt is now running at about £4,000 a person, it is easy to forget just how much hardship and austerity many older people.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

The Big Question
Should social workers spend more time with service users and less time on paperwork? more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Charities put in a bind
This government has made no secret of its desire to involve the voluntary and private sectors more centrally in the delivery of public services. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Failure to close legal loophole allows child abuse couple to get off lightly
The government has been criticised for failing to close a legal loophole that allowed a couple to escape with light sentences after a catalogue of.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Ban on Clark case expert 'sufficient'
Eminent paediatrician David Southall should not be struck off the medical register for accusing the husband of Sally Clark of killing their children,.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Playmakers
Outdoor play helps children develop social skills and is good for their health and emotional literacy. It is also what children have said they want..... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Directors bemoan lack of Whitehall clout
The Association of Directors of Social Services has criticised social care's lack of influence in government, warning it will hinder the development.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Young woman says no to nursing home
A 29-year-old Lincolnshire woman who has chronic arthritis launched a protest last week after being told she had to live with older residents in a.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

People with MS get inflexible service
Care workers for people with Multiple Sclerosis often turn up late or not at all and getting a good one or bad one is pot luck, according to research.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Scope rebuts press reports of closures
Disability charity Scope has denied media reports that it plans to close 50 of its residential homes as part of a switch from service provision to.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Long-term care tied in red tape
For the Conservatives too much regulation prevents staff doing their jobs, says Theresa May more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Parties sideline social care issues
Social care gets scant treatment in the general election manifestoes of the three main parties, launched last week. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

We know what MPs say but what are services like on their home turf?
From Sure Start to direct payments, Labour ministers and their opposition shadows are clear where they stand. But what are health and social care.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Executive boosts public sector joint-working drive with £4.5m
A scheme to support public sector joint working, promote best practice and improve the skills of council staff has been launched. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Directors say new system could fail
Social services will not be able to meet the demands of the enhanced private fostering notification system proposed by the government without.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

If you ask me...
Erica Morton has learning difficulties and receives support from New Support Options (NSO). more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Diego Garcians win judicial review
A group of people forced by Britain to leave their homes on the island of Diego Garcia have won permission to mount a High Court challenge for the.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

London trust faces fine for failure to prevent manslaughter of nurse
A mental health trust is facing a huge fine after admitting it failed in its duty of care to a nurse killed by a patient diagnosed with.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Debate on adult green paper
We asked:- Can the adult green paper be delivered within existing spending limits? more
(21 April 2005 12:11)

Guilty as Charged
Paying for social care services can contribute to users' impoverishment and can be discriminatory towards older people. So why is it only the Liberal.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

'Poor supervision' will intensify risk
Dangerous offenders could be inadequately supervised under the recently created National Offender Management Service, civil servants have warned. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Nurses to air case for legalisation
The Royal College of Nursing is to discuss the legalisation of prostitution to make it easier for sex workers to access services. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Scots loath to give under-18s Asbos
Only 16 per cent of the antisocial behaviour orders issued in Scotland in 2003-4 were given to young people aged between 16 and 18, according to.... more
(21 April 2005 00:00)

Most say agreement will hit salary level
Two-thirds of visitors to Community Care's website are concerned that the single status agreement would impact negatively on their salary. more
(21 April 2005 00:00)