Articles by Date : September 01 2002 - September 30 2002

Direct payments must be open to more groups
Direct payment schemes must not be restricted to particular sub-groups, despite the government’s recent focus on increasing uptake among older.... more
(04 September 2002 14:47)

Two zero rated councils optimistic about star upgrade
Two of the 10 zero-star social services departments are "cautiously optimistic" they will be awarded a star when the ratings are updated this autumn,.... more
(04 September 2002 12:01)

Wednesday 4 September 2002
Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman are laid to rest, and a protest march against the mental health act is called off. more
(04 September 2002 10:05)

Charities condemn use of microchip to track girl
Children’s charities have strongly criticised the decision by parents of an 11-year-old girl to implant a microchip in her arm so her whereabouts can.... more
(03 September 2002 15:55)

Council officers give best value full approval
Best value has received the overwhelming support of senior council officers in England as a significant way of improving local services, according to.... more
(03 September 2002 15:43)

Test case launched after man charged for wheelchair at airport
A landmark test case is to be brought against airline Ryanair and the British Airports Authority after it emerged disabled people were being charged.... more
(03 September 2002 15:13)

Local authorities told staff policies are flawed
The Audit Commission has warned local authorities "a key piece of the jigsaw" is missing from their recruitment and retention strategies, writes.... more
(03 September 2002 10:28)

Tuesday 3 September 2002
Audit Commission warns the public sector is facing a staffing crisis, and Maxine Carr may be released on bail. more
(03 September 2002 10:04)

Grandmother given right to apply for residence order
A grandmother successfully appealed against a court refusal to allow her to apply for a residence order for her grandchild. more
(02 September 2002 00:00)

Scotland sets scope for new children's commissioner
The Scottish executive has announced the role and remit of an independent commissioner to 'champion' the rights of children and young people. more
(02 September 2002 12:11)

Support for care leavers needs shake-up executive admits
Support for young people leaving full-time care in Scotland is peacemeal and haphazard, according to a report from the Scottish executive, writes.... more
(02 September 2002 11:53)

Monday 2 September 2002
Disabled woman loses discrimination claim against Labour party, and news that a social worker assessed Ian Huntley. more
(02 September 2002 10:26)