Articles by Date : July 01 2005 - July 31 2005

Thursday 21 July
Teenagers ‘isolated and at risk’ A kicking for the anti-yob crusade more
(21 July 2005 09:59)

Friday 22 July
Asylum centres plagued by racism and abuse, inquiry finds “Children at risk” after Meadow judgement more
(22 July 2005 10:09)

Courts fail to uphold human rights of all social care clients
People using contracted-out social care services are not having their human rights upheld, according to a leading think-tank, writes Mithran.... more
(22 July 2005 15:52)

Government makes plans to bring together health and social care
The government wants to develop a new national strategy for adult social care to bring together the health and social care systems, writes Lindsay.... more
(21 July 2005 15:36)

Youth justice sector divided after Scotland axes its fast-track young offender scheme
The announcement last week by Scotland’s justice minister, Cathy Jamieson, that the executive was to scrap its controversial fast-track scheme for.... more
(22 July 2005 00:00)

Immigration centres require race relations audit, ombudsman says
The prisons and probation ombudsman has recommended a race relations audit of the entire immigration removal estate, writes Amy Taylor. more
(22 July 2005 00:00)

Three “shaken baby” convictions quashed
Appeal Court judges have quashed the convictions of three people found guilty of harming or killing children after their lawyers attacked the theory.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Curfews for under-16s breach human rights, the High Court rules
The High Court has ruled that police powers to impose curfews on under-16s breach the European Convention on Human Rights, writes Lindsay Clark. more
(20 July 2005 00:00)

ODPM targets smaller pockets of poverty with renewal funds
Three areas are to receive neighbourhood renewal funding for the first time following government efforts to target pockets of deprivation in affluent.... more
(21 July 2005 14:30)

Bill for aftercare refunds to hit £87m
Social services departments in England are likely to pay out more than £87m to people wrongly charged for aftercare, according to a report released.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Move On
Since the duty on councils to provide sites was scrapped, the UK’s travellers have been unable to achieve any stability in their lives as they are.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Scotland's fast-track offenders scheme scrapped after evaluation
Scotland's controversial pilot scheme to fast-track persistent young offenders through the children's hearing system has been scrapped after proving.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Overpayments may be clawed back
Charities are concerned about government plans to reclaim some of the £730m of disability living allowance benefits overpaid in the past year. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

MPs who scrutinise social care named
The parliamentary committees that will scrutinise the government's performance on social care issues last week appointed new members following May's.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Welsh GPs oppose care assessments
The Welsh assembly's unified assessment process (UAP) could be undermined if GPs refuse to carry out social care assessments of their patients. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Probation death upsets ombudsman
The case of a young man who died from a drug overdose in a deserted railway station was highlighted by the prison and probation ombudsman this week.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Alzheimer's drugs move slammed
Campaigners have criticised the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's decision to gather more evidence before deciding whether to.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Telecare will offer 'peace of mind'
A guide to using technology that can help vulnerable people live independently has been launched by care services minister Liam Byrne. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

The Big question
Are race relations in the UK on a downward spiral? more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

'Listen to deprived people on Asbos'
Opposition to the government's stance on antisocial behaviour should not ignore the concerns of people living in disadvantaged areas, a leading.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

'More permanent housing needed'
Authorities that administer Supporting People should require that every service contracted has a move-on plan, according to a government-funded study. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Delay to expert witness review adds to Meadow verdict worries
An eagerly anticipated review of the role of expert witnesses in the family courts, ordered more than a year ago after the Angela Cannings judgment,.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Don't be deluded by green paper
A large dose of realism needs to be injected into the debate over the adult care green paper, argues James Churchill . more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Policy on asylum benefits was halted
A government policy that can lead to children of failed asylum seekers being taken into care was halted from April until this month after councils.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Database consent plans revealed
Database consent plans revealed People working in child and adolescent mental health services will have to seek consent from clients before.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Lambeth cuts funds to charity projects
Lambeth cuts funds to charity projects Lambeth Council has been criticised after announcing the closure of at least two voluntary sector children's.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Fears for services as London faces cuts
Fears for services as London faces cuts London councils have urged the government to reconsider changes to the local authority grant distribution.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

If you ask me...
Alex Williams uses mental health services and is a volunteer for the Citizens Advice Bureaux more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Low treatment take-up heightens concerns over impact of draft bill
Low treatment take-up heightens concerns over impact of draft bill Three-quarters of people with a mental illness are missing out on treatment,.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Authorities failed to log abuse by staff
A major inquiry into the case of two psychiatrists who indecently assaulted female patients has criticised mental health authorities for failing to.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

A policy to polarise
Labour's plan for the deputy prime minister to assume responsibility for deciding on the locations of travellers' camps will do nothing to assist.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Asbo instructs boy to get drunk
A 15-year-old boy from Northumberland has ended up in court simply for doing as he was told. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

The Simon Heng column
London 2012 will at least give us a more accessible capital. It will have to, to accommodate 10,000 disabled athletes and their supporters. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Rebuilding reputations
The General Medical Council's decision to strike Professor Sir Roy Meadow off the medical register will give every expert called to give evidence in.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

So farewell connexions
After the delays and the leaks, the final version of the government's youth green paper at last saw the light of day this week. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

A name for the pain
Amanda Robinson's medical records referred to her personality disorder but nobody wanted to tell her more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Charity modernises with name change
Charity modernises with name change Mental health charity Maca renamed itself Together: Working for Wellbeing this week to reflect "changing times.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Scots consultation 'must lead to action'
Scots consultation 'must lead to action' New Scottish executive proposals to protect vulnerable adults from abuse must not fall by the wayside like.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Where's the benefit?
A flagship benefit to top up families' income is causing misery due to the clawing back of over payments. Katie Leason dissects the tax credit.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Green paper proposals on councils' legal duties are weak, says charity
Green paper proposals on councils' legal duties are weak, says charity Measures in the youth green paper might be insufficient to ensure that.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Legal blow for girl held in police cell
A 15-year-old girl who was held in a police cell for two nights after Gateshead Council failed to provide her with suitable secure accommodation has.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Set the bar lower for young mothers
Expecting young mothers to train or work when they lack health and income security is unrealistic, writes Yvonne Roberts more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Green paper 'weak' on cost of reforms
Claims that reforms to adult social care will be cost neutral are unrealistic, leading figures in local government and social care have warned. more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

CRB remains on track to meet Bichard targets
Michael Bichard’s recommendation for everyone working with children and vulnerable adults to require a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure.... more
(20 July 2005 17:16)

Book Reviews: Handbook of Professional and Ethical Practice for Psychologists, Counsellors and Psychotherapists
I thought I might find this on the dull side, but was pleasantly surprised when I started reading what turned out to be an excellent read, writes.... more
(20 July 2005 15:22)

Book Review: Finding Dad
Finding Dad is a great book for children and young teenagers who have got a parent in prison or have had parents in prison. It helps you understand.... more
(20 July 2005 15:19)

Book review: Modern Social Work Practice: Teaching and Learning in Practice Settings
This is an excellent book that will prove to be an invaluable resource for all involved in practice teaching and learning. It is clearly written in.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

How to build teams
The success of the service depends on the team, writes Nathalie Towner . more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Flexible working could help staff combat flagging energy
Social workers often leave paperwork until the afternooon but this may be the time when they are least equipped to do a good job on it, writes.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)

Job file: Antisocial Behaviour Co-ordinator
Who's doing it? Angie Beal. Where? Lincoln Council. Job description: Co-ordinating agencies to respond to complaints of antisocial.... more
(21 July 2005 00:00)