Articles by Date : August 01 2006 - August 31 2006

Small voluntary organisations deliver big returns
I dislike the use of celebrities to boost charitable events. Like the royals, their wealth and lifestyles reinforce inequalities. more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

Some YOIs are among the most dangerously overcrowded establishments
Home Office figures show some young offender institutions are among the most dangerously overcrowded prisons in England and Wales, the Prison Reform.... more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

Amicus members at Stonham could take action
Amicus members at Stonham, the UK’s largest supported housing group, could take industrial action after pay talks broke down. more
(07 August 2006 00:01)

David Jones named as president
The International Federation of Social Workers this week named David N Jones as its new president. more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

Welsh Assembly's 10-year strategy for social services launched
The Welsh assembly government’s draft strategy for the future of social services in Wales suggests councils could introduce para-professionals to.... more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

People with learning difficulties and employment - special report
The report of the Working Group on Learning Disabilities and Employment was written 18 months ago, but only published last week. more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

More inspections for failing homes
Poorly performing children’s homes will be inspected at least three times a year to ensure progress, the government has proposed. more
(04 August 2006 12:28)

Consultation launched on frequency of children's social care services inspections
The Department for Education and Skills is consulting on the frequency of inspection for children’s social care services. more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

Pilots for self assessments of people with long-term needs announced
Care services minister Ivan Lewis today announced 11 pilots for people with long-term needs to self-assess their social care and health needs. more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

Mental health services in Europe 'seriously under-funded'
Mental health services in Europe are “seriously under-funded”, fail to listen to service users and carers and lack adequate policies on mental health.... more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

Health experts warn of English addiction to binge drinking
Successive governments were accused of failing to act against the drinks industry by a public health director, after research showed that almost one.... more
(04 August 2006 00:00)

Mental health trusts recommended for foundation status
Four mental health trusts are today among the latest 12 NHS trusts to be recommended for foundation status. more
(01 August 2006 13:43)

Adult services would be assessed against seven outcomes mooted in white paper
Councils’ adult services would be assessed next year against the seven outcomes in the health and social care white paper, under plans announced.... more
(01 August 2006 00:00)

New homelessness guide stresses limits on use of B&B accommodation for teenagers
Bed and breakfast accommodation must only be used for 16- and 17-year-olds as a last resort and for the shortest time possible, the government has.... more
(03 August 2006 15:07)

Payment-by-results system for NHS mental health services proposed by Department of Health
The Department of Health will publish proposals for a payment-by-results (PbR) system for NHS mental health services in the autumn. more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

Department of Health seeks bids to develop extra care housing schemes
Bids to develop extra care housing schemes in England are being sought by the Department of Health. more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

Former homeless people to raise awareness of homelessness
Two former homeless people are walking the length of Britain to raise awareness of homelessness and gauge the state of services across the country. more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

Concerns over rates proposed for new national fostering allowance
The new national minimum allowances proposed by the government could still leave some foster carers £3,000 a year out of pocket, campaigners have.... more
(02 August 2006 12:18)

Teachers fear Vicky Pollard nursery nurses
Nursery nurses with few qualifications and poor social skills risk creating a generation of Vicky Pollards, teachers' leaders warned yesterday. more
(03 August 2006 10:07)

Question from Community Care - Megan's Law does little to increase safety in US
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(03 August 2006 09:21)

Megan's Law does little to increase safety in US
The enactment of Megan's Law in the US has proved problematic and has done little to increase safety, says Robert E Longo more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

Question from Community Care - Difficulties in restructuring mental health services in Bromley
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(03 August 2006 09:05)

Difficulties in restructuring mental health services in Bromley
Ben Taylor and Sandi Lowing outline the difficult - but worthwhile - year-long journey to restructuring mental health day services in Bromley more
(03 August 2006 00:00)

Suicidal, sexually abused, scarred: the plight of women prisoners
The Howard League for Penal Reform is calling for a radical new approach to the way women are treated by the criminal justice system. more
(02 August 2006 09:26)

Workers with learning difficulties paid less than minimum wage
A “worrying” number of employment providers for people with learning difficulties are paying workers less than the minimum wage, a new report has.... more
(01 August 2006 14:45)

Looked-after children at boarding school treated differently
Young people placed in boarding schools by social services are treated differently by staff and other pupils if they are aware of their background,.... more
(02 August 2006 08:10)

More mixed reviews for Sure Start local programmes
Sure Start has helped reduce the number of young children living in workless households, but failed to make much progress in tackling antisocial.... more
(01 August 2006 15:25)

1,200 jail staff may be corrupt, says study
More than 1.200 jail staff may be corrupt, with hundreds involved in "inappropriate relationships" with inmates, according to a study of the Prison.... more
(01 August 2006 09:42)

July cartoons
Last months cartoons more
(01 August 2006 08:28)