Articles by Date : August 01 2001 - August 31 2001

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(31 August 2001 00:00)

At school, as in life, it's Them and Us
Yvonne Roberts argues that the debate about boys, and girls, exam results hides the real educational divide. more
(31 August 2001 00:00)

Tribunal judgement is sexist and out of touch
A social worker sacked for posing for a men's magazine was unfairly treated, says Hilary Searing. more
(31 August 2001 00:00)

Go back for the future
Social work has changed tremendously over the last four decades, says Bob Holman, and not necessarily for the better as enthusiasm and zeal for.... more
(31 August 2001 00:00)

Beyond caring
The special carers grant has so far failed to live up to expectations - especially in targeting ethnic minority carers. more
(31 August 2001 00:00)

Charging with care
With long-term care becoming a high-profile issue, the need for fair financial assessments and charging has been thrown into sharp relief. more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Children`s panel staff threaten strike action
Reporters to the children’s panel and support workers have voted by an overwhelming 95 per cent in favour of rejecting a 2. more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Care home profits in south under less pressure
The profit margins of care homes in the south east are under less pressure than their northern counterparts because of the higher ratio of.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Unison rejects plans to scrap arbitration
Public service union Unison has criticised plans by local government employers to end the right to go to arbitration if pay talks break down,.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Judge backs council in dispute with elderly disabled woman
In Khana v London Borough of Southwark the court of appeal dealt with a situation where a 91-year-old disabled woman wanted to be provided with.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Unqualified staff could play greater role in mental health
Unqualified staff should be recruited to play a greater role working with people who have mental health problems, according to a new report, writes.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Tribunal backs sacked Bupa care workers` health and safety concerns
Six former care workers at a Bupa care home had reasonable grounds to complain to the local authority after the home manager failed to act on their.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Unqualified staff could play greater role in mental health
Unqualified staff should be recruited to play a greater role working with people who have mental health problems, according to a new report, writes.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Minister warned not to visit troubled estate
Deputy first minister, Jim Wallace, should stay away from the Sighthill area of Glasgow unless he brings resources and practical help according to.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Have your say
Welcome to Community Care's online discussion forum Have your say which offers the opportunity to air your views on a controversial subject. more
(30 August 2001 00:00)

A summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By David Callaghan and Reg McKay. more
(29 August 2001 00:00)

Plea for idea links
The Local Government Association has asked councils for new ideas to link services supporting children and families before they get to crisis point. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Special hospital guides
The government has published national standards for the provision of social care services in the three special hospitals Ashworth, Broadmoor and.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Performance improves, say Best Value indicators
Social services performance in English councils improved last year, according to newly predicted Best Value performance indicator results. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Care home profits in south under less pressure
The profit margins of care homes in the south east are under less pressure than their northern counterparts because of the higher ratio of.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Unison rejects plans to scrap arbitration
Public service union Unison has criticised plans by local government employers to end the right to go to arbitration if pay talks break down,.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Seeds of despair
Child suicide may be rare but when it does occur its impact is felt throughout the adult world. Frances Rickford explores the possible causes for.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Judge backs council in dispute with elderly disabled woman
In Khana v London Borough of Southwark the court of appeal dealt with a situation where a 91-year-old disabled woman wanted to be provided with.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

In from the cold?
The disability of deafblindness has been neglected for many years. Now government guidance is helping build awareness but, as ever, questions.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

The writer works as a social worker in a London-based older people's team
Monday Back at work after a three-week holiday, I feel I’m in a time warp. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. Debunked, the myth that black children need black parents Black children do not suffer from being adopted by.... more
(28 August 2001 00:00)

Service users draw up Southwark care plan
More than 150 older people and people with learning difficulties have contributed to a plan drawn up by Southwark Council in London to increase.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Review aims to foster community cohesion
Former Nottingham Council chief executive Ted Cantle has been appointed head of the Home Office's community cohesion review team, which has been.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Renewal agenda losing support of black groups
Local authorities have much "damage repair" to do if they are to restore the confidence of black organisations in the local renewal agenda,.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Campaign aims to dispel social work's negative image
The Department of Health is to launch a major three-year recruitment campaign for social workers at the national social services conference in.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Care homes suspend action in funding row with councils
A breakthrough was reached this week in the funding row between private care home owners and local authorities in Scotland. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Government misjudged cost of free nursing care
The government has seriously underestimated the costs involved in providing free nursing care to older people in nursing homes, according to the.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Registration may hit nursing homes
The registration arrangements for care homes will lead to fewer nursing homes, according to care home organisations. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Blind and partially sighted people in postcode lottery, says coalition report
Six out of 10 blind or partially sighted people never leave the house unaccompanied, reveals a report examining the health and social services on.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Eastern councils lag on youth services
Councils in the east of England are spending less on youth services compared with the rest of the country, according to an audit by the National.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Haringey warnings ignored
Seven months before Victoria Climbie's death, managers in the north Tottenham area office of Haringey social services told department bosses that a.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Homes transfer move criticised
Black and ethnic minority people will be disproportionately affected if Birmingham Council transfers 30 residential homes for older people to the.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Bradford accused of disabled people 'tax'
Mencap has accused Bradford Council of putting a "tax on disabled people" following its decision to prosecute to recover payment for essential day.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Disabled Children and the Law - Research and Good Practice
By Janet Read and Luke Clements. Jessica Kingsley Publishers £17. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Parents for Children
By Alice Fowler. Profile Books £8.99 ISBN 1 86197 343 8 This book describes 12 adoptions organised by the charity Parents for Children. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Make allowances for leisure, too
Gary Vaux looks at how disabled people can claim benefits for leisure activities. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Scotland`s first detention centre will `threaten` rights of asylum seekers
Scotland’s first detention centre for asylum seekers will increase the number detained and threaten their rights, according to the Scottish.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

For real jobs offer real pay
Low public esteem, overwhelming bureaucracy and poor pay. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Tribunal rules in favour of disabled social worker
Surrey Council discriminated against a senior child protection social worker on the grounds of disability, an employment tribunal ruled last month. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Buddies for Barnardo's
Liverpool Council has teamed up with Barnardo's, the children's charity, to provide "buddies" for its looked-after children via a new independent.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Positive start for restorative justice
The restorative justice programme is proving a successful method of working with young offenders in Greater Manchester, according to the charity.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Domiciliary service satisfies users
Domiciliary care service users at Leicestershire Council are highly satisfied with the level of services provided, according to a report published.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Court backs Wandsworth over failure to house man
The high court ruled this week that Wandsworth Council does not have to provide immediate housing for a homeless man who poses a serious risk to.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Government criticised for not acting on social fund
A leading children's charity has accused the government of hypocrisy over its pledge to eradicate child poverty. more
(24 August 2001 00:00)

Salford responsible for drowning death
Salford social services department has admitted responsibility for the death of a 30-year-old man who died three years ago while in its care and.... more
(24 August 2001 00:00)