Articles by Date : August 01 2001 - August 31 2001

South Gloucestershire praised for children`s services
South Gloucestershire Council was praised by the Audit Commission and Social Services Inspectorate for ``notable improvements`` in its.... more
(06 August 2001 00:00)

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

New adoption standards and register announced
The government has unveiled new standards for adoption and a national register, with a commitment to increase the rate of adoptions by 40 per cent. more
(07 August 2001 00:00)

Cafcass underfunded it is claimed
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service may not have enough money to meet the aspirations behind its creation, according to an.... more
(07 August 2001 00:00)

Housing in Glasgow to receive major investment
Almost £4 billion will be invested in public housing in Glasgow during the next 30 years if tenants vote in favour of the controversial.... more
(07 August 2001 00:00)

Glasgow changes policy on asylum seekers
Glasgow Council has decided to change its policy towards dispersal of asylum seekers and refugees following mass demonstrations in the streets of.... more
(07 August 2001 00:00)

Williams to help lead expert group on children's health care
A former president of the Association of Directors of Social Services has been appointed co-chairperson of an expert advisory group which will work.... more
(03 August 2001 00:00)

Kerelaw to receive more staff
Staffing is to be increased at a secure residential school for some of Scotland’s most disturbed children, Glasgow Council’s social.... more
(03 August 2001 00:00)

Website unavailable on Monday afternoon
Community Care's website will not be available for a few hours on Monday afternoon so that essential work can be carried out. more
(03 August 2001 00:00)

Young homeless people suffer health problems due to agencies` failures
Young homeless people are developing serious health problems because agencies fail to offer a multi-disciplinary approach, according to a new.... more
(03 August 2001 00:00)

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

Mother to sue over children`s experience in court
A child abuse case in the criminal justice system collapsed last after the younger of the two children broke down during cross-examination, and the.... more
(06 August 2001 00:00)

Mother to sue over children`s experience in court
A child abuse case in the criminal justice system collapsed after the younger of the two children broke down during cross-examination, and the.... more
(06 August 2001 00:00)

NEWS UPDATE DAILY.....NEWS UPDATED DAILY.....
The news section of the website is updated every working day with stories from the social care world. more
(06 August 2001 00:00)

Plans unveiled to devolve control of health and social care
Primary care trusts, strategic health authorities and regional directors of health and social care will be at the heart of plans to devolve power.... more
(06 August 2001 00:00)

Woman wins rethink of adoption file refusal
The administrative court has ruled that an adopted person could, at the discretion of the adoption agency, have access to records about her.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Woman wins rethink over refusal to allow access to adoption file
The high court has ordered an adoption agency to reconsider its decision not to let an adopted woman see confidential documents about her natural.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

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

Woman wins rethink over refusal to allow access to adoption file
The high court has ordered an adoption agency to reconsider its decision not to let an adopted woman see confidential documents about her natural.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Woman wins rethink of adoption file refusal
The administrative court has ruled that an adopted person could, at the discretion of the adoption agency, have access to records about her.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Woman wins rethink over refusal to allow access to adoption file
The high court has ordered an adoption agency to reconsider its decision not to let an adopted woman see confidential documents about her natural.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Have your say
Welcome to Community Care's new online discussion forum 'Have your say' which gives people working in the social care sector an opportunity to.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Fall in number of older people in residential care
The number of older people in residential care has dropped according to the latest statistical report of the Scottish executive. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Fall in number of older people in residential care
The number of older people in residential care has dropped according to the latest statistical report of the Scottish executive. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Government to be lobbied about learning disability plans
People with learning difficulties are to deliver a letter to prime minister Tony Blair about the 'Valuing People' white paper, writes John Pring. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Judge gives reasons for 'internet babies' ruling
Flintshire Council has been praised for its handling of the internet adoption case involving British couple Judith and Alan Kilshaw by Mr Justice.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

High court imposes 'stay' in guardians dispute
A collapse in the children's guardians service was averted this week, with the decision by the high court to impose a six-week "stay" on the.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Court delays Climbie disciplinary hearing
Two social workers threatened with dismissal from their jobs over their handling of the case of murdered eight-year old Victoria Climbie secured a.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Too many drugs prescribed to older people say readers
An overwhelming majority of visitors to Community Care's website say drugs are over-prescribed to older people in residential care. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Boost to education of foster children
The government is to tackle the educational underachievement of children looked after by foster carers through its new national minimum standards.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Buckinghamshire cash row hits service users
Around 45 people with mental health needs or learning difficulties in Buckinghamshire are without care places because of a dispute between.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

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

More to lying than telling fibs
Peter beresford writes that sometimes the telling of lies is necessary - to help the poor and powerless. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Only four months until winter...
Even in a heatwave it’s worth keeping tabs on winter pressure changes, writes Neil Bateman. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

A charming fixer
Terry Philpot looks at the life of Robin Huws-Jones, a driving force behind advances in the 60s and 70s. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Darshan Sachdev studies a tool kit aimed at teachers about bullying in schools, and David Miles evaluates a video on the use of British Sign LanguageThe no blame approach to bullying.
The no blame approach to bullying. Barbara Maines and George Robinson Lucky Duck Publishing 3 Thorndale Mews Bristol BS8 2HX £37. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Standards risk to nursing home users, study reveals
Improvements to health authority registration, inspection and compliance units for nursing homes are urgently required to ensure that the services.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Chairperson chosen for social care body
The first chairperson of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (Scie) has been named as Jane Campbell, currently co-director of the National.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Inspection training course to be launched
A new qualification has been agreed for inspectors in the regulation of health and social care services, social work training body CCETSW has.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Juvenile prisoners voice fears for their education
Teenage prisoners are not receiving a decent education because of cancelled lessons and a lack of teachers, according to prison reformers. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Executive announces new service standards
New draft service standards for day care, respite and adoption services have been issued by the Scottish executive. more
(01 August 2001 00:00)

Commons will evaluate anti-drugs strategy
MPs are to launch a major inquiry into the effectiveness of the government's anti-drugs policy. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Social workers to lead in Munchausen cases
Social workers are to take the lead in identifying and assessing cases where a parent or carer induces or fabricates illness in children they are.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Disability fraud rare
Fraudulent claims for incapacity benefit account for less than one in 200 cases, the Department for Work and Pensions has revealed. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Raynsford rolls out service agreements
The government has announced it is rolling out local public service agreements to 130 areas. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Call for more resources to treat young offenders
Offender rehabilitation charity Nacro has called for more funding for young offenders following a damning final annual report by Sir David.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Spending fails to meet target
Spending on health and local authorities last year was £750 million less than promised according to the latest government figures. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Internet safety wanted
Child protection campaigners are pressing for a government-funded publicity campaign on the safe use of the internet to reduce the risks of abuse.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Regulation will increase costs
Providers and purchasers of social care will have to bear the £130 million annual running costs of the National Care Standards Commission.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Employment is the key to beating social exclusion
Chris Beckett says social workers will never beat social exclusion until unemployment is ended. Social work can't "fix" social exclusion. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)