Articles by Date : October 01 2005 - October 31 2005

Twin attack on Welsh services as studies cast doubts on blueprint
Mental health services in Wales have been severely criticised by two major reports in a week. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Treatment of older people under fire
Charity Mind has launched a campaign to tackle the "discrimination" and "lack of choice" in the treatment of older people with mental health problems. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Labour's social reform fever shows no sign of abating
With parliament back from its summer break this week following the three main party conferences, Community Care takes the political temperature of.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

If you ask me...
Mark Ellerby uses mental health services and is a student undertaking PhD politics research at Sunderland University more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

The Simon Heng Column
One of the main aims of Improving The Life Chances Of Disabled People (the government's recent strategy paper) is to encourage people like me to get.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Report extols value of care cost studies
All councils should investigate the true costs of care in their areas to ensure providers are given a fair price, a report suggests. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Directors approve joint boundaries, but voice doubts over white paper
Directors of adult social services have given strong backing to the government's plans to cut the number of primary care trusts and create more joint.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Courts failing to consider safety
Children and adults involved in domestic violence cases in the family courts are being put in danger because their safety is receiving insufficient.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Does one size fit all?
There are few things quite so unsettling as seeing a demolition crane pull up outside the house next door. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Applause for Welsh framework
Wales has produced a framework for children's services that many feel is far more ambitious than its English equivalent. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Sure Start missing most vulnerable parents, claims charity chief
The national evaluation of Sure Start is likely to show that the programme's focus on parental involvement is scaring off vulnerable parents who lack.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Decision on secure home postponed
Northamptonshire Council has postponed a decision on the future of the St John's secure children's home because it needs more information on the.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Family courts give fathers more access
Claims by fathers' rights groups that the family justice system is biased against men are unfounded, according to a study by the family courts union.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Bid to speed legal proceedings backed
Government plans to speed up child care proceedings are being supported by the Association of Directors of Social Services. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Western Isles abuse case resonates nationally, says Scottish minister
Scotland's education minister has vowed lessons will be learned from failings highlighted by last week's damning inspection report into the abuse of.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

The Big Question?
Do babies do best at home with their mothers? more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Torbay goes down care trust route
Torbay has become the first area to set up a care trust in two years and the ninth in total. more
(13 October 2005 13:30)

Cost of blunders increases by £500m
Errors by officials and customers cost the Department for Work and Pensions £500m more last year than in 2003-4, MPs estimate. more
(13 October 2005 13:32)

Peer demands more support for parents
A Conservative peer has promised to launch a "crusade" to improve the support offered to adoptive parents. more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Critics round on Baby Asbo idea
The children’s commissioner has joined children’s charities in raising concerns over reports that the government is planning to extend the use of.... more
(18 October 2005 07:48)

Tuesday 18 October 2005
Blunkett admits failure on child poverty more
(18 October 2005 00:00)

NSPCC warns against early release of sex offenders
Freeing convicted sex offenders who have served only a few months in prison could put children's lives at risk, the NSPCC warned yesterday. more
(18 October 2005 07:41)

London councils demand more resources for changes in child care provision
London councils have warned the government that its draft Childcare Bill will be unworkable unless proposals are backed with more resources. more
(18 October 2005 07:43)

Pupils want respect too
Pupils are as keen to see better managed classrooms as teachers, children’s charity NCB said this week. more
(18 October 2005 07:45)

Taskforce launched to help voluntary organisations
Care services minister Liam Byne today launched a taskforce to help not-for-profit organisations bid for health and social care work. more
(17 October 2005 00:00)

Health visitor posts threatened by primary care budget cuts
Hundreds of health visitors are at risk as primary care trusts across the country seek to cut costs, the profession's largest union has claimed. more
(17 October 2005 17:42)

National Social Services Conference
Community Care is giving you the opportunity to watch the main sessions from the National Social Services Conference live at our website. more
(17 October 2005 00:00)

Monday 17 October 2005
Man charged with murdering Toni-Ann Byfield more
(17 October 2005 00:00)

Teachers question government’s inclusion policy
Up to 25, 000 children who are in mainstream education would be more adequately provided for in special schools, teachers have claimed in a survey.... more
(14 October 2005 16:40)

Children's minister defends government's antisocial behaviour policy
Children’s minister Beverley Hughes has denied children are demonised by policies designed to tackle antisocial behaviour in her first interview with.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Questions from Community Care - Meet the Parents
By Val Williams and Rachel Mason more
(14 October 2005 12:21)

Questions from Community Care - That little bit extra
Click on the headline to go through to the article That little bit extra By Charles Patmore * How can home care staff best be supported.... more
(14 October 2005 12:16)

Friday 14th October 2005
Blind fliers grounded more
(14 October 2005 10:17)

That little bit extra
Home care providers can be a great source of flexible, holistic help and support to their customers -if the purchasers allow them, write Charles.... more
(14 October 2005 08:49)

Meet the parents
For parents to support their children with autism properly, their own emotional lives need to be on an even keel. Here, Val Williams reports on an.... more
(14 October 2005 08:56)

Guess Who answers
Who's who? The image is made up of: Hair :- Denise Platt, chair CSCI   Eyes .... more
(13 October 2005 18:05)

Charity urges urgent reform of tax credits system
The tax credits system needs to be urgently reformed if public confidence in the policy is to be restored, a leading children’s charity said.... more
(13 October 2005 17:34)

Children in hiding after mother deported
In a case thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, three children – the youngest only three-years-old - are in hiding in Britain after their.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

New Look Website
Welcome to Community Care’s re-launched website with a brand new design, revamped content and a whole host of new functions, designed to make your.... more
(10 October 2005 00:00)

In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight In the Spotlight this week is Julie Jones, director of social services at Westminster Council and who will become the new.... more
(09 October 2005 00:00)

Thursday 13 October 2005
Ryanair slammed for ejecting blind customers more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Special Investigation: How police are letting down people with learning difficulties
Campaigners have renewed calls for better training of police in how to deal with people with learning difficulties after exclusive research by.... more
(12 October 2005 12:00)

Labour Party Annual Conference
  Problem of disabled people living in poverty needs to be addressed Confidentiality may be hampering work.... more
(05 October 2005 11:24)

Supporting People undermined by lack of government co-ordination
The Supporting People programme has been undermined by a lack of co-ordination at government level and urgently needs its financial future.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

Union members to decide on Cafcass' pay offer
UNISON and family court union Napo have left it to members to decide on a 2.5 per cent pay offer from the Children and Families Court Advisory and.... more
(13 October 2005 00:00)

One in five depressed people need help their GP cannot provide
New intermediate mental health teams should be set up to support a “neglected majority” who fall between primary and secondary, according to a.... more
(12 October 2005 00:00)

Missing Word answers
Here are the answers from this weeks missing words: 1) tribunal 2) weapons 3) national disgrace 4) use or lose 5) training 6) tribunals .... more
(09 October 2005 00:00)

Frontline staff frustrated by lack of time
Time constraints could be leading to frontline public sector staff being unable to meet the requirements of people with complex needs, according to.... more
(12 October 2005 00:00)

How to Volunteer
How to Volunteer more
(12 October 2005 17:13)

Job File of Megan Peat
Job file Name : Megan Peat. Job: Hepatitis C social worker, social work department, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. Job.... more
(10 October 2005 10:00)