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Lifestyle review: Coming down the mountain
David Fry is inspired by an actor with Down's syndrome more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
From the vaults
News from the Community Care archives more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Money magic: Top tips to keep you solvent
It really is worth switching your utility suppliers, discovers Paul Lewis. But beware a new rule change more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Accommodation for care leavers: 'Dirty and empty: my first flat'
The transition from care to independence is a time of upheaval - and often little support - writes care leaver Fatmata more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Why children's homes are anything but 'homes'
Care leaver Hayley Prew draws on personal experience to explain why children's homes are more akin to institutions for the unwanted more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Children in care and social workers: a fraught relationship
Three young people in foster care describe their difficult relationships with social workers, while overleaf they discuss their family placements more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Research Abstracts: Children's Participation
Title: Supporting the participation of disabled children and young people in decision making. Publisher: York: University of York. Social.... more
(12 September 2007 15:36)
Involvement of service users in social care research
Involvement of service users in social care research should be the norm rather than an example of best practice, writes Melanie Henwood more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Young People Speaking Up: Special schools and mainstream schools compared
Does attending special schools exclude young people from mainstream opportunities and social circles? We spoke to two young service users from Young.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
How to gain confidence for self advocacy
Amy Forgacs describes how joining a campaigning group can give service users the self-confidence necessary for them to speak up for themselves more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
What are social workers doing for us, asks Kerry Pike, who has learning disabilities
Kerry Pike has concerns about how people with learning disabilities are supported more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Parenting with learning disabilities: Michelle's story
Michelle Mansfield had her son Callum on 2 August 2006. Here are her thoughts on being a parent with learning disabilities more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Funky Flamingo: the club for people with learning disabilities
David Fry of United Response attends a fundraiserfor a club for people with learning disabilities more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Holiday challenge: good places for people with learning disabilities
Having a holiday can be a challenge for people with learning disabilities. Jayne Beckett, 43, regularly visits Blackpool more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Running man: David Fry uses his athletic prowess to fundraise
David Fry, 26, of North Cheam, London, works full-time as a communications and fund-raising assistant and receptionist for learning disabilities.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Safeguarding board publishes London Child Protection Procedures
The London Safeguarding Children Board published the third edition of its child protection procedures today after a year-long consultation. more
(12 September 2007 12:42)
Fenlands of Cambridgeshire lag behind on accessibility for disabled people
Despite the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995, some areas of the country still seem stuck in the past. I live in one of them, writes Tracey.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Housing and flatmates for people with learning disabilities
Many people with learning disabilities have their own tenancies yet often they have little say over whom they live with. Here Stuart Andrews, with.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Workable Solutions in Durham: one to one job training for people with learning disabilities
Work for people with learning disabilities can be hard to find. But, writes Sam Gregory,one service in Durham is showing that this need not be the.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Service User Voice: Hubris is never far away
Despite disability and personal crises, life doesn't seem so bad - but then you find your views compared with the Taliban's more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
The Big Picture: Whistleblow with care
Blowing the whistle is brave and is often vital to uncovering abuse and poor practice. But it is not always so noble more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Diary...A sideways look at the working week
A charity palliative care social worker writes more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
Front Line Focus: Schools of success
The bad press attached to some young people masks the fact that schools and children give us so much to be proud of
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(13 September 2007 00:00)
Boy, 14, alcoholic
Other headlines today include:- Scientists link autism with higher levels of testosterone levels; Police told to chase serious offenders not good.... more
(12 September 2007 10:24)
Editorial Comment: Carers gain needed boost
Earlier this year, Community Care readers told us that a better deal for carers was one of the most pressing concerns in social care worthy of extra.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
'Deficient' practice let foster carers' abuse go unchecked
Social workers feared being seen as anti-gay if they queried actions of Wakefield "trophy carers" more
(13 September 2007 00:00)
RNIB points to eye test threat to elderly people's vision
Six million older people are putting their sight at risk by failing to have regular eye tests, revealed a report published today.
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(12 September 2007 09:01)
A tribute to Anita Roddick – her final campaign on homelessness
Tireless campaigner and ethical entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, who died of a brain haemorrhage on Monday aged 64, recently became an ambassador for.... more
(11 September 2007 15:48)
Homelessness and numbers using B&Bs falls, claims government
Homelessness applications and the number of young people in bed and breakfast accommodation have fallen, according to government figures out.... more
(11 September 2007 15:17)
Inquest begins into death of care leaver in custody
The inquest into the death of care leaver Daniel Nelson in custody began today. more
(11 September 2007 15:13)
National Aids Trust survey highlights PCT underfunding
Primary care trusts are investing less in HIV prevention than 10 years ago, despite an increase in the level of need in England, say campaigners. more
(11 September 2007 15:01)
Scottish mental health act adds to burden on social workers
Scottish mental health social workers face bigger workloads because of compulsory treatment legislation implemented in 2005. more
(11 September 2007 13:56)
Homecare sector could face collapse, claims UKHCA
The independent homecare sector could face “collapse” if local councils do not raise contract prices to meet the full cost of homecare, warns a.... more
(11 September 2007 12:37)
Going soft on cannabis has filled youth courts say JPs
Other headlines today include: Social services will meet couple to assess if the twins are at risk; Inquiry told OAP feared nursing staff; Welsh.... more
(11 September 2007 09:55)
Gordon Brown sets out lone parent employment plans
Prime minister Gordon Brown today announced several measures to improve the skills base of the UK workforce in an attempt to "master the forces" of.... more
(10 September 2007 14:42)
Learning Disabilities Task Force calls for action on hate crime
Government advisers have called on ministers to take urgent action on hate crime against people with learning disabilities in the wake of several.... more
(10 September 2007 14:37)
Asbos encourage criminality, argues Manchester police officer
A police commander argues that Asbos fail to prevent further crime and antisocial behaviour in a book published today by the Howard League for Penal.... more
(10 September 2007 13:42)
Mencap demands inquiry into Harrow's care review
Mencap is calling for an investigation into Harrow Council’s care review process which it claims is “riding roughshod” over a key learning disability.... more
(10 September 2007 12:35)
Charity wins review of Harrow's adult care eligibility criteria
A charity is taking Harrow Council to the High Court over its decision to tighten up its adult care eligibility criteria to meet “critical” needs.... more
(10 September 2007 12:29)
Council takes overweight child into care
Other headlines today include: Taxpayers would help fund disabled workers’ move to private sector;
Asbos don’t curb bad behaviour, warns senior.... more
(10 September 2007 10:02)
Hundreds of potential employers want you!
Are you desperate for a new job on a grey Monday morning? If so, just visit our new jobs site that lets you search the latest jobs more quickly than.... more
(10 September 2007 09:11)
Bring back national service?
Should we bring back national service, as suggested by Conservative leader David Cameron? Community journalists Simeon Brody and Mike McNabb argue.... more
(07 September 2007 16:43)
Quickfire Q & A with Andrew McCulloch
Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation more
(07 September 2007 15:16)
Your top ten day centre discs
We asked you, as the care home residents and day centre users of the future, what you would like as the soundtrack to your autumn years. more
(07 September 2007 15:03)
Tender for the provision of Mental Health Day Services to include: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE (Social & Leisure) MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CAFÉ
Tender for the provision of Mental Health Day Services to include: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE (Social & Leisure) MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE CAFÉ.... more
(07 September 2007 12:16)
Crusade against Remploy factory closures rumbles through country
The month-long “crusade” against Remploy’s decision to close 43 factories, led by trade unions GMB and Unite, enters Yorkshire today, having started.... more
(06 September 2007 09:05)
Opportunity To Acquire Residential Care Homes
Leicestershire County Council has decided to engage in consultation on a proposal that six in-house residential care homes should be transferred as.... more
(07 September 2007 11:53)
I like the idea of becoming a locum. What steps should I take? MORE...