Articles by Date : August 01 2007 - August 31 2007

Editorial Comment: Homophobia betrays ethos
"Don't ask, don't tell" was the name of Bill Clinton's compromise policy allowing gay service personnel to stay in the military as long as they kept.... more
(08 August 2007 15:32)

Rise in young adult prisoners prompts demand for action
Criminal justice campaigners have called on the government to fill the policy "black hole" facing young adult offenders after government figures.... more
(08 August 2007 15:28)

Thames Reach highlights plight of young olds
Homelessness charity Thames Reach yesterday launched a campaign to highlight the plight of former rough sleepers who are old before their time. more
(09 August 2007 00:26)

Rogue gangmasters 'preying on care homes'
Gangmasters who exploit migrant workers could be moving into the social care sector to evade licensing regimes covering farming and food-related.... more
(08 August 2007 15:21)

Now Harrow joins roster of councils limiting adult care to critical needs
Nearly 500 service users with "substantial" needs to lose out after authority overrules consultation respondents more
(08 August 2007 15:16)

Social work training needs to include substance misuse
A new government drugs strategy is on the way but there seems little recognition of the vital role of social care staff, reports Maria Ahmed more
(08 August 2007 15:05)

The Big Picture: Much ado about asbos
It must be hoped that a change of government view on Asbos heralds a return to a more intelligent policy, writes Juliet Lyon more
(08 August 2007 15:01)

Front Line Focus: Inclusion can be stressful
Nobody wants to live in a run-down area, so why do we expect vulnerable people to put up with them, asks Jennifer Harvey more
(08 August 2007 14:25)

Service User Voice: What about the social life?
While thankful for all the knowledge and support she received at university, Anika Baddeley would have liked more fun more
(08 August 2007 14:22)

Diary - A lighter take on the working week.
A social worker in a local authority adults' team writes more
(08 August 2007 14:19)

How the Best programme can help improve mental health services in schools
There is little flesh yet on the bones of the government's recent announcement to spend £60m over the next three years to support schools working.... more
(08 August 2007 13:23)

Good Practice
Tips for mental health practitioners in schools: more
(08 August 2007 13:20)

Case Study
Best in Salford takes 'a step back' to intervene later more
(08 August 2007 13:16)

Mental health advocacy services for African-caribbean men
Each week the Social Care Institute for Excellence analyses research findings behind specific social work practices more
(08 August 2007 13:10)

Practitioners' Messages
Features of good practice in the provision of advocacy for African and Caribbean men include: more
(08 August 2007 13:08)

Norfolk young carers produce their own magazine
Norfolk-based young carers have a magazine that highlights their important role. Nina Jacobs reports on how their involvement is crucial to its.... more
(08 August 2007 12:56)

Remploy workers speak out over closures
Workers at the disability employment company's factories areup in arms at plans to merge and close various sites - a move that will affect some 2,200.... more
(08 August 2007 12:53)

Case Study - Adam Jones
ADAM JONES (Office and shopfloor worker) 'We are not thinking just about our jobs - it's about the next generation of disabled people too' .... more
(08 August 2007 12:48)

Case Study - Steve Lamb
STEVE LAMB (Team leader) - 'For a lot of people the sense of a close-knit community brings them on and helps them' more
(08 August 2007 12:46)

Case Study - Frank Wilson
FRANK WILSON (Quality inspector) - 'Remploy says it's going to get people real jobs, but we have already got real jobs and a real life here' more
(08 August 2007 12:43)

U-turn on cannabis highlights lack of logic in 'war on drugs'
With Brown set to revoke Blair's reclassification, it's time to scrap the whole unscientific drugs league table, argues Dr Michael Fitzpatrick more
(08 August 2007 12:30)

Homophobia in the social care sector
Discrimination among social care staff against people's sexual orientation is unexpected, and yet a recent report shows "stark evidence" that it.... more
(08 August 2007 12:17)

Unison set to ballot on 2% council pay offer
Local government workers, including social care staff, will almost certainly be balloted on action over employers’ 2% pay offer for 2007-8, Unison.... more
(08 August 2007 12:17)

NAO: Public funding complexity hurting charities
The National Audit Office said today charities in social care and other sectors were being undermined by the complexity of public funding. more
(08 August 2007 12:10)

Management Tips
Preventing homophobia more
(08 August 2007 12:07)

What the law says
Since 30 April, anyone who provides goods or services to the public can no longer refuse them on the grounds of their sexual orientation. .... more
(08 August 2007 12:05)

Case Study
Placement student told to 'tone down' sexuality more
(08 August 2007 11:57)

CWDC issues new guidance on lead professional role
The Children's Workforce Development Council has issued separate guidance for managers and practitioners on implementing the lead professional role.... more
(08 August 2007 11:48)

Work and family balance during the school holidays
Juggling a delicate work-family balance in the holidays is far more difficult for those with disabled children. Sally Anfilogoff looks at the pitfalls more
(08 August 2007 11:44)

Learning disabilities inquiry calls for healthcare evidence
Community Care's A Life Like Any Other campaign is calling for people with learning disabilities to be given the same chances in life as everyone.... more
(08 August 2007 11:41)

Write a review on this week’s topical documentaries
If you’re going to watch TV tonight, there is a controversial documentary being screened - Malcolm and Barbara: Love's Farewell more
(08 August 2007 11:35)

New media helps children's services
Children's services providers are harnessing the internet and mobile phone technology to help them reach their target audiences. Anabel Unity Sale.... more
(08 August 2007 11:33)

Social pedagogy and the children's workforce
Claire Cameron reviews three studies that are informing the increasing interest in social pedagogy in Britain more
(08 August 2007 11:17)

One in 10 homeless is ex-forces
Other headlines today include: Boy was shot for refusing to join a gang, mother says; Patientline cuts call charges; One in five young adults is.... more
(08 August 2007 11:10)

Hospice at home: an award winning service
Most people want to be cared for and die in their own homes, and the hospice-at-home model allows them to do so. Robert Bullard looks at an.... more
(08 August 2007 10:49)

Learning disabilities sector needs a Wanless-style review
As demand for services for people with learning disabilities grows and suitable services fail to keep pace, a Wanless-style review of this area could.... more
(08 August 2007 10:38)

Wanless Review
Securing good care for older people more
(08 August 2007 10:28)

Mental Health Alliance demands fresh law
The Mental Health Alliance has said the new Mental Health Act 2007 must be reformed "sooner rather than later" to ensure legislation is based around.... more
(07 August 2007 17:44)

NTA reveals unacceptable youth drugs services finding
The National Treatment Agency has said variations in the quality and funding of specialist substance misuse services for young people in England are.... more
(07 August 2007 15:48)

Write a review on tonight’s TV drama about learning disabilities
If you’re going to watch TV tonight look out for the hard hitting Channel 4 drama Richard is my boyfriend (though it might be one for the video as.... more
(07 August 2007 15:41)

Do you want to meet John Hemming?
We are giving our reafers the opportunity to meet John Hemming. If you want to meet the MP, email us. more
(07 August 2007 12:20)

Conservatives plan to tackle poverty with enterprise areas
Other headlines today include: New Alzheimer’s drugs might help prevent glaucoma; NHS fails dementia victims, admit ministers; Ministers had been.... more
(07 August 2007 10:48)

YJB accused of burying child abuse report
The Youth Justice Board has been accused of “burying” a report that shows up to nine out of 10 child prisoners have been abused before they enter.... more
(07 August 2007 08:58)

Are you taking a stand against cuts to services? If so, we want to hear from you
Social workers and council leaders are taking a stand against cuts to services and tightening of eligibility criteria. more
(07 August 2007 08:27)

Unison sets up hardship fund for Glasgow strikers
Unison has set up a hardship fund for over 550 Glasgow Council social care workers who have now been on strike for three weeks. more
(07 August 2007 00:20)

Campsfield escapees all convicted criminals
The Home Office has said that the 26 people who escaped from Campsfield immigration detention centre over the weekend were convicted criminals, not.... more
(06 August 2007 16:45)

Ivan Lewis to announce national dementia strategy
Care services minister Ivan Lewis will announce plans to develop a national dementia strategy this morning. more
(03 August 2007 12:10)

Ivan Lewis unveils plan for dementia strategy
Ivan Lewis has said the government’s first national strategy on dementia will bring the disease “out of the shadows” and allow sufferers to get help.... more
(06 August 2007 12:09)

Police seek 14 who fled immigration centre
Other headlines today include:- The girl of 18 who had had six abortions; More patients go hungry as 13m meals are thrown away and Boy shot dead had.... more
(06 August 2007 10:01)

Brent Council row with PCT hits new low
Brent Council's row with the London borough's primary care trust has intensified after the debt-ridden PCT advised care home residents it funds to.... more
(06 August 2007 09:56)