Articles by Date : September 01 2005 - September 30 2005

The Big Question
How can social care best prepare for the expected rise in the incidence of dementia? more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Split data-sharing plan 'unworkable'
Split data-sharing plan 'unworkable' Plans to introduce separate information-sharing procedures for health professionals and the rest of the.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Death report flags up Ofsted mistakes
The death of a toddler who drowned in the bath could have been prevented by tighter government regulations and guidance for agencies working with.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Reassure social care
Less than half the respondents to Community Care's exclusive survey this week were aware of the joint health and social care white paper. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

We don't want no separation
In the US one school is educating its black boys separately - with positive results. But, as Anabel Unity Sale reports , experts in Britain.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Best in class?
The government has been pushing for children with special educational needs to be included into mainstream schools. But in recent months, the.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Most staff oblivious to white paper plan while suspicion of NHS remains
Most staff oblivious to white paper plan while suspicion of NHS remains Most social care professionals are unaware of the government's policy agenda.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Kent hospital admits use of camp beds for some psychiatric patients
Kent hospital admits use of camp beds for some psychiatric patients Psychiatric patients have been sleeping on camp beds in the communal area of an.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Charities angry over rule change to Independent Living Fund appeals
A change in government benefit policy could make it much harder for disabled people to continue to live in the community, disability campaigners have.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Guardians' boss to offer 'realistic' pay
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service hopes to make staff a "realistic" pay offer, despite its financial woes. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Frontlines
Are we becoming too afraid to cause offence? Nigel Leaney argues that society should be more tolerant more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Extra time for homeless shelter
A Peterborough day centre for the homeless that faced closure has secured a temporary reprieve. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

If you ask me...
Matthew Gold has learning difficulties and receives domiciliary care and support services in West Sussex. He enjoys cycling more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Independence setbacks
The Independent Living Fund enshrines many of the values proclaimed by social care reformers in the past few decades. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Scots relax rules on funds management
Scottish executive proposals to simplify the rules governing management of funds for people with mental incapacity have been welcomed by charity.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Open forum
Children in care are missing out on inclusive education by providers setting up their own schools, writes Tim Walker . more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Primary care trust plans spark concern
Health and social care partnerships could be broken up by the current review of primary care trusts, even though improving joint working is one of.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

It's the services that matter, not ideology
Not-for-profit agencies are at a crossroads more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Probe into handling of Asperger's arrest
Probe into handling of Asperger's arrest West Midlands police are investigating their treatment of an 18-year-old man with Asperger's who was.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

'Mortality rate class gap fails to narrow'
Child poverty campaigners say there is still "little evidence" that the gap in the infant mortality rate between social classes is narrowing, despite.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

This baby is for keeps
A woman with learning difficulties is worried that social services will remove her new baby as they did her two other children more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Young carers short of support in Wales
Young carers in Wales are not receiving support services because of a shortage of resources in some councils, voluntary sector leaders claim. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

The Simon Heng column
Before I became disabled I counselled people with alcohol problems. Many people's drink problems seemed to stem from unresolved issues and the.... more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Thanks for everything
Richard Jameson reflects on life's good times and bad - celebrating them all, taking nothing for granted more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Striking a balance
Advocates work with their clients has been boosted by recent policy disclosures, writes Gary Vaux . more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Social work role is up for review
Social work role is up for review England is to have its own review on the future of social work, similar to the inquiry in Scotland. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Girls drink alcohol 'as often as boys'
Girls are drinking alcohol as often as boys for the first time, research on young people's lifestyles has revealed. more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Caring after hours
Helen Wheatley looks at how extended schools could benefit disabled children and their parents more
(01 September 2005 00:00)

Thursday 1 September 2005
Half of Child Trust vouchers unused Blair to push respect agenda more
(01 September 2005 09:54)