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Question from Community Care - Learning the way to work
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(20 April 2006 07:51)
Learning the way to work
Recent research has shown a link between councils providing good practice learning opportunities and recruiting staff, write Jonathan Parker and.... more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Progress fails to end Cardiff scrutiny
Children's social services in Cardiff are to remain on special measures, although an inspection report showed major improvement. more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
If you ask me...Lorraine Watkins
Lorraine Watkins has learning difficulties and is the secretary with Torfaen People First in Wales more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Plans to scrap shared boundaries threaten local care partnerships
One in six English councils would lose their shared boundaries with local primary care trusts, putting social care and health partnerships at risk,.... more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Lib Dems strive to toughen up bill and protect direct payment users
Liberal Democrat peers are leading efforts to strengthen safeguards for vulnerable adults under the vetting and barring scheme to be set up through.... more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
'We have to preserve social care values'
Giles Gardner graduated with a Diploma in Social Work in 1994 and has been a social work manager since 1999. more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
In touch with the front
Managers face some tough choices as they try to balance the books while still upholding the profession's values, writes Anabel Unity Sale more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Open Forum
New laws have only served to exacerbate the confusion over the rights of young asylum seekers, writes Lisa Nandy more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Welsh MPs oppose private provision
Welsh critics of the government's planned probation service reforms are pledging to lobby hard at Westminster to have the proposals scrapped when a.... more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Scots to roll out intensive support
A scheme to improve the behaviour of antisocial families by providing intensive social work, health and housing support is to be extended across.... more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Pension talks as strikes put on hold
Unions plan to suspend strike action over changes to the local government pension scheme and enter detailed negotiations with council chiefs. In a.... more
(20 April 2006 00:00)
Adults turn to alcohol to deal with mental health issues
Many adults in the UK are using alcohol to deal with mental health problems, according to a study published today.
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(18 April 2006 00:00)
Suicide rate falls among young men
There has been a sustained drop in the number of young men committing suicide, according to a report published today by the Department of Health and.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Councils to lose shared boundaries with PCTs
More than one in six English councils will lose their shared boundaries with local primary care trusts, putting social care and health partnerships.... more
(19 April 2006 00:00)
Wednesday 19 April
Refugees are hidden victims of West's war on terror more
(19 April 2006 00:00)
In the Spotlight
with Lord Victor Adebowale more
(19 April 2006 08:23)
Plans to check trust schools 'should be welcomed'
New government proposals will provide a necessary check on independent self-governing trust schools, a leading figure in education said today. more
(18 April 2006 00:00)
Professionals not required to report sexually active children
The Department for Education and Skills has reacted to confusion over new child protection guidance by stating that professionals are not required to.... more
(18 April 2006 00:00)
Special report on measuring commissioning practice
The Commission for Social Care Inspection wants to measure local authorities’ commissioning practice under its performance assessments. more
(18 April 2006 00:00)
Special report on asylum seekers' experiences
Fifty asylum seekers describe their lives in a new report published last week by the charity, the Migrants Resource Centre. more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Tuesday 18 April 2006
Children's hospital services at risk from tariff system more
(18 April 2006 10:12)
Guess Who answers
This weeks answers are:
HAIR Andrew McCulloch - chief executive Mental Health Foundation
EYES/NOSE Martin Narey - chief executive.... more
(18 April 2006 08:37)
Directors' body confirms it will split
The Association of Directors of Social Services is to go ahead with plans to split its adult and children's services functions into new organisations.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
First conduct case to be held in private
The first social worker to appear before the General Social Care Council’s conduct committee successfully applied for her case to heard in private.... more
(11 April 2006 00:00)
ADSS Spring Seminar
Councils face stricter assessment of commissioning practice, says Behan
Tough policy works, says respect 'tsar'
'Staff must embrace.... more
(13 April 2006 11:58)
Councils face stricter assessment of commissioning practice, says Behan
Councils could be measured on the quality of the services they commission under performance assessments being piloted by the Commission for Social.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
The Jumbled Jigsaw: An Insider's Approach to the Treatment of Autistic Spectrum
Pleasure and repeated cries of "eureka" were my reactions to reading this book in which Donna Williams explains the reality of difficulties I had.... more
(06 April 2006 09:13)
Understanding the Nature of Autism and Asperger's Disorder
Edward Ritvo has a 40-year supply of the most valuable commodity in helping individuals and families affected by autism - clinical experience, writes.... more
(06 April 2006 09:08)
Safeguarding Children and Young People - A Guide to Integrated Practice
The authors have put together a simple but modern guide to protecting children in the UK at the beginning of the 21st century, writes Barry Raynes. more
(06 April 2006 09:10)
Open Forum
The government must act soon if it is serious about the Wanless blueprint for the care of older people, writes Stephen Burke more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Will Wanless inject hope?
The social care sector in England has enthusiastically welcomed the Wanless report, but how much of it will the government adopt, asks Janet Snell. more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Scots must focus more on prevention
Scotland's councils must put more effort into sustaining and supporting tenancies to stop people presenting as homeless, according to Shelter.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Councils gain cash to reshape services
Councils will receive help to address spending pressures on learning difficulties services through a three-year initiative run by the Care Services.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
High Court rules detention unlawful
An asylum-seeking couple arrested and held for 15 days can seek damages against the Home Office after the High Court ruled their detention was.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Homes urged to improve practice
Care homes have been slow to take up NHS best practice on end of life care, a Department of Health report this week shows.
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(13 April 2006 00:00)
When will the inspector call?
Last month, the Commission for Social Care Inspection announced that the best providers of adult care services will be fully inspected once every.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Hillingdon seeks ruling on shortfall
Hillingdon Council has applied to take the government to judicial review over the alleged underfunding of services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Campaigners fear desire to control costs will override children's needs
Early optimism of an improved service for asylum-seeking children has dissipated as Home Office officials cite economic concerns, reports Helen.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Better child protection?
Never loved, often reviled, the child protection register has had its day. more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
The Big Question
Should public sector workers have to wait until they are 65 to collect their occupational pensions?
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(13 April 2006 00:00)
Children's centres face tough targets
Children's centres could be held to account over the extent to which they reach out to the most vulnerable, under government proposals.
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(13 April 2006 00:00)
Child protection register scrapped in favour of electronic care records
Child protection registers will be scrapped by April 2008, according to revised government guidance on safeguarding children. more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Scotland's monitors 'will spark tension'
New bodies charged with co-ordinating and monitoring Scotland's criminal justice services could create tensions between local authorities, a council.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Councils ready to promote equality
Councils are well-prepared for a new duty that will require them to promote equality for disabled people, government-backed research has found.
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(13 April 2006 00:00)
Probe into Valuing People concerns
The Commission for Social Care Inspection is to investigate whether severely disabled people are benefiting from Valuing People.
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(13 April 2006 00:00)
don't forget social care
Once the Every Child Matters agenda was accepted, the separation of adults' and children's services in England gained an unstoppable momentum. So.... more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
Frontlines - The role of the arts
Good poetry, music and art add a beneficial spiritual dimension to people's lives, a role once taken by religion, writes Nigel Leaney more
(13 April 2006 00:00)
THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2006
Couple jailed for boy’s salt death demand justice after being freed more
(13 April 2006 09:47)
How can I cope with interview nerves? MORE...
