Articles by Date : August 01 2001 - August 31 2001

Understanding can be all
I too have a child who appears to have Asperger's syndrome ("Love is ..." 19 July). more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

No such thing as free nursing care
Even those who were most critical of the Westminster government's decision to pay for nursing care and means-test personal care thought they had.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

This week's writer has just finished her DipSW course
Monday It is the last week of my placement, all my work is completed and I have confirmation that my final dissertation has passed. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Maureen Oswin dies
Maureen Oswin, the renowned social care researcher, writer and campaigner, died of cancer last week at the age of 70. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Asylum vouchers review stalls
Home Office minister Lord Rooker has admitted that consultation on the voucher scheme for asylum seekers was completed months ago and delays in.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Mental health services suffered cash shortfall
An independent inquiry into three killings by mental health patients in Hampshire found that services were underfunded. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Stockport ends its higher payments for foster carers
Foster carers in Stockport are considering moving to private agencies after the local authority put an end to the high payments it had been making,.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

MPs look to scrutinise 'threat' of private firms
MPs are to investigate whether private involvement in public services is threatening the public sector's traditional ethos and principles. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Foster carers revolt against payment withdrawal
Foster carers in Stockport are considering moving to private agencies after the local authority put an end to the temporary high payments it had.... more
(01 August 2001 00:00)

Away from home, alone
The experience of some local authorities in helping large numbers of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children provides lessons for government and.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Ready for take-off
If the National Care Standards Commission were a balloon it would be sturdy, huge - and equipped for stormy weather. more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Wounded soldiers
Soldiers are trained to endure harsh conditions, a punishing physical schedule, and to stay calm in situations that would cause civilians great.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

How I coped
Vicki Golding survived cancer. Here she explores how she felt on returning to work and how social work colleagues dealt with working with someone.... more
(02 August 2001 00:00)

Care home concerns
The new inspection and regulation regime for care homes will mean a major shake-up of the sector. 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)