Articles by Date : June 01 2006 - June 30 2006

Fifth of social workers take second jobs to boost income, survey reveals
Social workers would rather get a second job to supplement what many of them believe is an unreasonable salary than leave the sector, Community Care.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Call for costs review as waiting lists and meal charges undermine free care policy
Scottish MSPs say free care is good for service users but it must be made financially viable. Derren Hayes reports more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Voluntary sector to become more involved in providing services
A new Social Enterprise Unit designed to encourage innovation and entrepreneurialism in social care and health was established yesterday in the.... more
(23 June 2006 00:00)

NHS bosses attack efficiency measure
The NHS Confederation has launched a stinging attack on the government's method of measuring health productivity, saying it rewards admissions to.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Benefits and tax data 'most unclear'
Benefits and tax offices are the worst offenders in failing to produce information that people with learning difficulties can understand easily,.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

David Behan new head of social care at Department of Health
The government has appointed David Behan as director general for social care at the Department of Health. more
(22 June 2006 12:44)

Question from Community Care - People with learning difficulties should not get ASBO's
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(23 June 2006 11:03)

Scottish support shortfall identified
Many people with learning difficulties in Scotland are still not being offered support to help them gain full-time work and develop relationships, a.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Lack of talking therapies highlights dilemma over children's Prozac use
Doctors are now licensed to prescribe Prozac for children but, despite instructions that the drug must be used with talking therapies, Amy Taylor.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Euro warning over dementia neglect
The European Commission has been criticised for producing a green paper on mental health that "barely mentions" dementia, despite the growing numbers.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

music review
Songs And Stories From The Centre Trebus Projects, www.trebusprojects.org   Trebus Record One, £15 (including postage) STAR RATING:.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Cognitive behavioural therapy key to tackling depression, says Layard
The architect of the government’s talking therapy programme today called for the establishment of 250 new therapy teams by 2013, as part of a “new.... more
(19 June 2006 16:28)

Cafcass clears backlog in London
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service says it has cleared its backlog of public law cases in London two months after.... more
(20 June 2006 14:42)

Ways of tackling human trafficking considered by government
A law that makes it illegal for people to enter the UK without a valid passport should be repealed because it deters trafficking victims from.... more
(22 June 2006 15:44)

Progress made in service, report says
The probation service has exceeded seven out of 11 service delivery targets for 2005-6, according to a government report published last week. more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Executive plans to cut funding streams
The Scottish executive plans to reduce the number of public sector funding streams and how often it scrutinises councils. more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Megan's law won't work, Reid warned
The government-appointed children's commissioner rounded on John Reid yesterday over moves to inform parents about paedophiles living in their area,.... more
(22 June 2006 09:59)

Commission wins judge's backing
A senior judge has backed the Commission for Social Care Inspection's right to assess providers against outcomes through the national minimum.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

'Smaller agencies are best providers'
Homeless people feel they receive the best service from smaller providers or larger agencies divided into smaller units, according to a report. more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Paying for Care Handbook (Fifth Edition)
One of the problems in producing welfare rights material is that you are always trying to hit a moving target. No sooner is it ready for the printers.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)

Professionalism and Practice: Culture, Values and Services
This third volume of essays from John Astley is concerned with the community-based professions such as teaching, nursing, social work, and youth work.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)

Recruiting, Assessing and Supporting Lesbian and Gay Carers and Adopters
The Adoption and Children Act 2002, which came into force at the end of last year, gave gay and lesbian families equal rights to adopt. This book is.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)

Mother denied access to report on son's suicide in offender institution
The mother of a 16-year-old boy who died in custody has not been allowed to see a Home Office report into his death. more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

People with learning difficulties should not get ASBO's
The public behaviour of people with learning difficulties can be problematic, but can the issuing of antisocial behaviour orders ever be a suitable.... more
(22 June 2006 00:00)

Funding given to drug services
An extra £95.2 million of funding has been given to drug services today, the public health minister Caroline Flint announced. more
(21 June 2006 00:00)

Guidance launched to support victims of abuse
A cross-government programme designed to support victims of domestic and sexual violence was launched today by the Department of Health and the Home.... more
(21 June 2006 00:00)

Sixty Second Interview
Sixty Second Interview with Tony Russell more
(21 June 2006 00:00)

Sixty Second Interview
Sixty Second Interview with Ahmed Bedawi, an asylum seeker from Iraq. more
(21 June 2006 00:00)

In the Spotlight with Frances Crook
Frances Crook more
(21 June 2006 13:36)

National advice service for lone parents faces axe
A national advice service for lone parents with a disabled child is under threat because of changes to funding rules. more
(21 June 2006 13:20)

Rules on sexual history of rape victims tightened
Court rules for questioning rape victims about their sexual history are to be tightened after research found that legislation aimed at preventing.... more
(21 June 2006 09:57)

Support during first 48 hours in custody vital for female prisoners
More dedicated units to hold vulnerable women prisoners during their first 48 hours in custody could help reduce self-harm and suicide, according to.... more
(20 June 2006 15:58)

Ofsted decries schools’ vetting procedures
The Department for Education & Skills has moved to tighten the rules on vetting of staff in response to a damning Ofsted report that revealed that.... more
(20 June 2006 15:52)

Poor children run higher risk of developing mental health problems
Children and young people from poor and deprived backgrounds are at greater risk of suffering mental health problems, according to a report published.... more
(20 June 2006 15:49)

Government is failing young refugees
Young refugees say their concerns are not being taken seriously and that they have been ignored by government strategies, according to the Children’s.... more
(20 June 2006 15:46)

One suspension and one removal from social care register
Darlington social worker Yvonne Doyle was suspended from the General Social Care Council's register yesterday for two years, for advertising.... more
(20 June 2006 13:52)

Age Concern attacks government over continuing care
Age Concern has attacked new proposals on NHS continuing care published today by the government. more
(19 June 2006 16:05)

Poorer fathers miss out on paternity leave
Fathers from low-income families still face barriers that prevent them spending time with their children, according to research from the Equal.... more
(20 June 2006 00:00)

Social worker who advertised as escort is suspended
A social worker who advertised herself as an escort girl through an online agency has been suspended as a social worker for two years by the General.... more
(20 June 2006 09:59)

Make information clear, says Mencap
Benefit and tax offices are the worst offenders among organisations failing to produce information that is easy to understand for people with.... more
(20 June 2006 08:38)

Special Report: Health
Against a background of anxiety in the NHS over increased costs, which are hampering the development of preventative services and partnerships wih.... more
(20 June 2006 08:25)

The plight of carers revealed: special report
To work in social care while also coping with being a carer at home can be doubly difficult, says Tim Anfilogoff, policy manager for carers and users.... more
(16 June 2006 00:00)

Improving dignity for older service users
Better paid and increased numbers of staff, improved training and tougher penalties for failing agencies are crucial to improving dignity in care for.... more
(19 June 2006 15:16)

Social care honoured in Queen's birthday list
England’s children’s commissioner, Al Aynsley-Green was knighted for services to children and young people in the Queen’s birthday honours list.... more
(19 June 2006 10:43)

Shortage of qualified therapists to treat depression
Three-quarters of the six million people suffering from depression fail to receive treatment because of a shortage of qualified therapists, according.... more
(19 June 2006 10:15)

Fall in reoffending fails to mask disappointment over missed target
The Home Office has failed to meet a key target on reducing reoffending by juveniles, according to the latest government figures released last.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)

Bid to ease fears on vetting exemptions
The government has responded to concerns that exemptions to its proposed vetting and barring scheme for staff working with vulnerable people would.... more
(19 June 2006 10:01)

Scots housing providers cut services as cash freeze starts to take effect
Most housing associations in Scotland that provide care for vulnerable groups are cutting services or using reserves to offset the drop in Supporting.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)

Inspectors highlight vetting problems
Nearly two-thirds of adoption agencies failed last year to meet national minimum standards for vetting and recruiting staff, the Commission for.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)

Asbo 'poor guide' to behaviour outcomes
The government should not measure councils' success in tackling antisocial behaviour by the number of antisocial behaviour orders they issue,.... more
(15 June 2006 00:00)