Articles by Date : October 01 2004 - October 31 2004

Inclusion means just as much as income
The loss of citizen status hits the poor as hard as the material deprivation, writes Yvonne Roberts. more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Singing the changes
As the new president of the Association of Directors of Social Services, Tony Hunter prepares his keynote speech to top social care managers this.... more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Thursday 21 October 2004
Midwives to ask about domestic abuse Asylum seekers diverted away from Swansea more
(21 October 2004 10:06)

Clarke announces childcare funding streams will merge
The numerous Sure Start funding streams are being merged into one allocation for childcare in order to give councils greater flexibility, Charles.... more
(20 October 2004 17:56)

Care home admissions on the rise as delayed discharge policy bites
Councils almost halved the amount of extra time people spent in hospital awaiting the arrangement of a care package in the community in the three.... more
(20 October 2004 12:06)

Delayed discharge fines 'should not be extended'
Social care leaders have warned the government against extending the delayed discharge fining system in hospitals to other service users, writes.... more
(20 October 2004 16:42)

Campaigner wants to "dynamite" day centres
A leading disability rights campaigner said she would like to "dynamite" day centres for people with disabilities, writes Janet Snell in Newcastle .... more
(20 October 2004 16:50)

Bichard slams teachers for lack of action
Teachers have failed to take action to prevent unsuitable people gaining jobs working with children, Sir Michael Bichard said at the Local Government.... more
(20 October 2004 16:16)

Renewed fears of CSCI merger
Downing Street has confirmed on-going plans to cut bureaucracy in the public sector but remained tight-lipped over whether these include the merger.... more
(20 October 2004 12:11)

Wednesday 20 October 2004
Laming to fight racism accusation Teenager banned from football under Asbo more
(20 October 2004 09:53)

Few responses to Indefinite Leave to Remain scheme
A government scheme granting asylum seeker families indefinite leave to remain is set to overrun by more than eight months due to a lack of.... more
(21 October 2004 00:01)

Children of substance misusers 'at risk of neglect'
Children of adults who misuse drugs and alcohol are at risk of emotional and physical neglect, a new report has found, writes Maria Ahmed . more
(21 October 2004 00:01)

Excessive force used as asylum seekers removed from UK
Campaigners have condemned the lack of action over allegations that excessive and gratuitous force is being used during attempts to remove asylum.... more
(18 October 2004 16:21)

Kerelaw school to close after critical inspection
A residential school in Scotland will close, Glasgow Council announced this week, following allegations of abuse of children with emotional and.... more
(18 October 2004 16:07)

Woman aged 19 dies in prison
A 19-year-old woman has become the second woman in just over two days to die in prison, writes Clare Jerrom . more
(18 October 2004 15:31)

Consultation on adults social services complaints system launched
The adult social services complaints system should be made simpler and faster under proposals announced by Stephen Ladyman, writes Clare Jerrom . more
(18 October 2004 12:15)

Drug regulation a threat to patients
Mental health and consumer campaigners have told MPs that Britain’s “weak and uncoordinated” system of drugs regulation poses a risk to patients, .... more
(15 October 2004 17:00)

National Social Services Conference 2004
Community Care will be bringing you all the latest news from the National Social Services Conference 2004 throughout this week. more
(18 October 2004 11:35)

Monday 18 October 2004
MPs want tighter laws on private fostering 19-year-old female prisoner found hanged more
(18 October 2004 09:44)

Exclusive:- SCIE could take over DoH agencies
Ministers have signalled their intention to overhaul the Social Care Institute for Excellence by proposing to transfer over to it responsibility for.... more
(14 October 2004 16:19)

More children's representatives needed
Children caught between warring parents trying to resolve private contact disputes in court should be provided with independent representatives, Lord.... more
(12 October 2004 11:29)

Time on our side
Dundee Council has pioneered flexible working in an effort to improve staff retention. Geof Cox looks at the results. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Conservatives would reform Sure Start
A future Conservative government would make Sure Start work more smoothly with other children's services, said shadow secretary of state for the.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Primary Concerns
Ruth Winchester investigates some of the major challenges facing PCTs, such as the implementation of a vast IT system. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Appropriate Action
All juveniles and vulnerable adults must now be accompanied by an appropriate adult if they are questioned in police custody. Lis Pritchard looks at.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Trust in row over cuts to services
Berkshire Healthcare Trust has rejected allegations it is damaging the care of people with mental health problems. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Pioneers who can challenge taboo
The stigma of mental health must be confronted - and service users are well placed to do it, says Pauline Bispham. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

End charities 'Las Vegas' cash tenders
The bidding culture that blights the voluntary sector would be a thing of the past should the Conservatives come to power. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Councils in Scotland lament lack of funds
Scottish executive spending plans will leave local authorities short, Scottish councils have warned. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

'Framework may fail to meet objectives'
The recently launched National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services is unlikely to meet its objectives without extra.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Government hands GPs budget control
Plans to allow GP practices to manage their own commissioning budgets are to be rolled out across the NHS, health minister John Hutton said last.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Will new Mental Capacity Bill stop further breaches of human rights?
In 1997 the detention of an autistic man in a psychiatric hospital breached his human rights. But are there safeguards in the new Mental Capacity.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Arthurworrey says she is 'scapegoat' as job tribunal dismisses her appeal
Lisa Arthurworrey insisted this week that justice had not been done after she lost her claim for unfair dismissal against Haringey Council. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

If you ask me...
Carol S Jenkin is founder and co-ordinator of black mental health support group Buddies more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

More agreements get local go-ahead
The government is to more than double the number of councils to trial local area agreements. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

MPs seek 'value for money' custody
The Youth Justice Board was urged by MPs this week to commission research into the cost-effectiveness of the three types of establishment for young.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Review ordered of two baby deaths
Two cases are to be reviewed in the light of the Cannings judgment but more may follow, according to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Primary care tsar wants trusts to share NHS cash with social services
One of the government's most influential health advisers has said primary care trusts will need to hand over NHS money to social services departments.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Fears over 'right to die' debate and bill
Campaigners are concerned that progress on the Mental Capacity Bill may be stalled because MPs could be distracted by "misplaced fears" about.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Applicant driven to distraction
Your sins will find you out" is a phrase increasingly likely to strike a chord with social workers registering with the General Social Care Council.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Hodge targets role of commissioner
The proposed function of the children's commissioner for England to promote and safeguard the rights of children could be removed. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Swansea votes to strike over pay
Social workers in Swansea have voted for industrial action over pay rates. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Buy big, or small?
There is a consensus view that primary care trusts should work as closely with social services and communities as possible. Yet there is pressure on.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Scottish hearings need parents' input
More mediation and support services for parents should be at the core of developing the children's hearing system in Scotland. more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

High Court upholds naming and shaming
Young offender charities have criticised last week's High Court decision to uphold the public naming and shaming of three teenagers on antisocial.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Ladyman backing for clients on fees
Councils will be unable to refuse care home places to clients because they cannot afford to pay the fees under measures to be unveiled by the.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Uproar over Scots' funding allocation
Councils have accused former Scottish executive communities minister Margaret Curran of using "underhand tactics" and "jumping the gun" when she.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

The People's Show
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath Until 7 November free more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Access to services with interpreters: User Views
ACCESS TO SERVICES WITH INTERPRETERS: USER VIEWS C Alexander et al, Joseph Rowntree Foundation ISBN 1859352286, £14.95 Star Rating: 4/5.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)

Criminal Neglect
Six years after the Longcare Inquiry recommended a new offence of causing harm to vulnerable adults, no legislation exists. Yet it should be easy to.... more
(14 October 2004 00:00)