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Not much thought went in to Think First
Jeremy Cameron says the government's latest scheme to
prevent reoffending is totally flawed.
This government wants an increasingly punitive.... more
(06 September 2001 00:00)
Beyond care plans
There's more to care than providing the basics - we should
also help people to develop forms of self-expression through hobbies and
interests, says.... more
(06 September 2001 00:00)
Cosla president and chief executive resign
The president of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
has joined the chief executive in resigning following a troubled
period for the.... more
(05 September 2001 12:12)
Kent looks abroad for care home places
The crisis over nursing home fees is forcing a council in south
east England to consider sending older people to homes in France,
Belgium and.... more
(05 September 2001 12:34)
Scottish leadership promises free personal care before Christmas
Legislation introducing free personal care for older people is
to be presented to the Scottish parliament before Christmas. more
(05 September 2001 17:44)
A daily summary of the social care stories from the main newspapers
By David Callaghan and Reg McKay. more
(07 September 2001 09:24)
Newham offers staff performance related pay
Performance related pay for social workers will be made
available for the first time under proposals by Newham council,
writes David Brown. more
(04 September 2001 15:32)
Pay increases bypass social workers
Social workers and other care staff are losing out on pay
increases because local authorities are stalling on a national job
agreement drawn up.... more
(04 September 2001 15:51)
Learning difficulties consortium appoints first director
The Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability has appointed
its first director. more
(04 September 2001 16:07)
Vigil outside detention centre for asylum seekers
Around 100 people maintained an all night vigil outside
Scotland’s first detention centre for asylum seekers,
protesting against its opening.... more
(04 September 2001 16:12)
Ofsted to inspect child care services
A new child care inspection service monitoring childminders,
creches, full and sessional day care, and out of school care, has
been launched by the.... more
(04 September 2001 16:45)
A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
(see below for Saturday, Sunday and Monday's
headlines)
By David Callaghan and Reg McKay. more
(04 September 2001 12:40)
Residential social worker wins stress claim
A residential social worker has won £140,000 compensation
for stress-related illness, writes Alex
Dobson. more
(05 September 2001 11:27)
New grade of staff to support social workers in mental health
Unqualified staff should be recruited to play a greater role
working with people who have mental health problems, says a new
report, writes Anabel.... more
(02 September 2001 16:45)
