Articles by Date : October 01 2006 - October 31 2006

Street credibility
LEGAL VIEW: Ed Mitchell looks at the practice implications of a case that centred on the use of homelessness legislation more
(26 October 2006 13:48)

Numbers of social work students up by one fifth
The number of people on social work courses in England has increased by nearly a fifth from 2000 to 2004, new figures show. more
(16 October 2006 12:29)

Five steps to better pay
Association of Directors of Social Services president Julie Jones believes social workers should grasp every opportunity to boost the profession’s.... more
(12 October 2006 00:35)

Blair wants lead role for social workers
The prime minister has backed social workers to deliver an improved service for looked-after children. more
(12 October 2006 10:24)

Day centre jobs in Wiltshire may go
Up to 40 per cent of staff working in Wiltshire Council’s day centres for people with learning difficulties could lose their jobs under restructuring.... more
(05 October 2006 00:34)

Surrey to hire 40 children’s workers as front line benefits from rejig
Surrey Council, which is bucking the trend among England’s councils by merging its adults’ and children’s services, is to recruit 40 children’s.... more
(05 October 2006 00:22)

Ruled out of a room
THE BENEFITS VIEW The single room rent restriction is leading to homelessness for young claimants, writes Gary Vaux more
(26 October 2006 00:43)

Homelessness: voluntary sector projects' best practice
Graham Hopkins reports on examples of good practice in voluntary schemes working with homeless people Even if you have a roof over your head.... more
(26 October 2006 00:40)

Homelessness: A central London health project and short-term tenancy scheme in Shropshire each in their own way provides crucial support for those without a stable home
The homeless health team uniquely offers short and long-term therapy. more
(26 October 2006 00:39)

The Big Issue's John Bird explains why he is an unofficial social worker
The Big Issue founder and editor-in-chief, John Bird, tells Mark Drinkwater that he feels he is an unofficial social worker. So what can the.... more
(26 October 2006 00:08)

Training Materials - Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem
Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem Deborah Plummer, Jessica Kingsley ISBN 1843101858, £18.95 STAR RATING: 4/5 .... more
(19 October 2006 11:14)

Training Materials - Fit for Practice with Looked After Young People
Fit for Practice with Looked After Young People John Woodhouse, Reconstruct ISBN 09528064, £175 STAR RATING: 4/5 One thing trainers.... more
(19 October 2006 11:12)

Get me out of this house
A man with Asperger’s syndrome reports theft and abuse in the house he shares but services have failed to respond more
(19 October 2006 00:29)

Here for the work
Scares about recent EU migrants claiming benefits have proven to be false, writes Gary Vaux more
(19 October 2006 00:17)

A project for older carers in Southwark, south London
As people with learning difficulties live longer their carers become correspondingly older. A council project in south London is helping meet the.... more
(19 October 2006 00:16)

Music Review - Chumbawamba
As far as public perception is concerned, Chumbawamba certainly resemble social work: much misunderstood and maligned. more
(12 October 2006 00:11)

Management and ethics: how staff should air their views. By Meic Phillips
Staff’s ethics sometimes clash with those of their employer. It is vital to air these differences, writes Meic Phillips more
(12 October 2006 00:06)

Therapeutic schools: how a young girl's life benefited from intervention after her neglected early years
A history of neglect and abuse led a girl's behaviour to be difficult to contain. After a series of failed foster placements, three years at a.... more
(12 October 2006 00:06)

Complaints procedures: what are the implications of the new regulations for social services?
Sarah Baalham dissects the new regulations governing complaints procedures now in force and discusses how they will help those who are unhappy with.... more
(05 October 2006 00:54)

Jobcentres: a source of misinformation?
In one city, the Jobcentre Plus system is causing clients much trouble and distress, writes Gary Vaux more
(05 October 2006 00:49)

Training Materials: Children First: Disabled Children and Their Families
This CD evaluates the state of services for disabled children and their families, writes Dawn B Judd. more
(05 October 2006 00:03)

Comedy Review - Whats so Funny
This comedy event, which launched the Hearing Voices, Seeing Things mental health exhibition (until 15 October), could have been groundbreaking,.... more
(05 October 2006 00:01)

Mental health: art therapy in Manchester
An exhibition of the work of people with mental health needs in Manchester has proved a huge success. Graham Hopkins explores the role of the Start.... more
(05 October 2006 00:45)

September
Click on the headlines to go through to the PRTL Questions for September more
(01 October 2006 11:11)

In the spotlight with Bob Holman
What three words describe you? Humerous, tenacious and .... I know I can get up people's noses - what's the word for that? more
(09 October 2006 01:18)

Up to 15% off selected Working with Young People who Abuse titles
To order please call 0208 652 4861/4699 or send an email, with information about the books you would like to order, to books@communitycare.co.uk. more
(17 October 2006 11:47)

New bill on family courts due
Click on the above headline for more social care related news from today's papers. more
(31 October 2006 09:53)

National Children and Adult Services conference 2006
Last week, the National Children and Adult Services conference was held in Brighton. more
(24 October 2006 00:00)

Questions from Community Care issue dated 26 October - 1 November
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(26 October 2006 07:44)

Question from Community Care issue dated 19-25 October
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(19 October 2006 00:56)

Question from Community Care issue dated 12 - 18 October
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(12 October 2006 00:48)

Question from Community Care - issue dated 5-11 October 2006
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(05 October 2006 00:21)

Community Care's first ever vodcast
Community Care presents our first ever vodcast from the National Children and Adult Services conference in Brighton last week. The broadcast focuses.... more
(23 October 2006 00:00)

Reaction to the looked-after children green paper
Reaction from NCH, NSPCC, UNISON, children's directors and many more... more
(10 October 2006 00:01)

Green paper promises an end to instability for lives of children in care
The government has unveiled wide-ranging plans to provide “stability, stability, stability” for looked-after children in England. more
(12 October 2006 10:30)

What is a personality disorder? 5 questions for the experts plus user view
Anabel Unity Sale and Simeon Brody ask two mental health leaders five of the hard questions that still need answers, while a service user makes the.... more
(26 October 2006 00:39)

Schools to be forced to pay attention to pupils' well-being
Schools in England and Wales will be required to promote children’s well-being under an amendment to the Education and Inspections Bill agreed this.... more
(31 October 2006 15:15)

Special guardianship warning for kin carers
Steps must be taken to ensure local authorities do not use special guardianship orders to further restrict access to services and financial support.... more
(31 October 2006 15:06)

School nurse workload under review
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust has launched a review of community staff caseloads, after a local school nurse made a public.... more
(31 October 2006 14:46)

Management gurus coming to a school near you
Tuesday October 31 2006 Management gurus coming to a school near you Angry kids are to get the services of an anger management guru at a.... more
(31 October 2006 10:10)

Comments about the Vodcast
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(31 October 2006 08:27)

Charity calls for right to care advice
Older people should have the right to access independent advice on their long-term care options and the means of funding them, a Counsel and Care.... more
(31 October 2006 08:24)

Government to consult on line between support and care
The government is to consult on revising guidance on distinguishing supported housing from residential care. more
(31 October 2006 08:07)

Children's services to be legally required to consider engagement with fathers
Bodies providing children’s services will soon be legally required to think about the way they engage with fathers under a new duty, the children’s.... more
(30 October 2006 16:43)

Mental health and learning difficulty services criticised by Healthcare Commission inspectors
Inspectors today criticised the standards of care, safety and access to treatment in mental health services across England and Wales. more
(30 October 2006 16:30)

Review of social work in England: special report
A large scale review of social work roles and tasks in England will be led by the General Social Care Council, it was announced last week. more
(30 October 2006 12:23)

Expert witness scheme to be reformed and improved
The NHS would be asked to provide medical expert witnesses for child care cases from designated teams under proposals announced today. more
(30 October 2006 15:26)

Minister asks for ideas on family justice to include in new bill
The government will introduce a family justice bill and is calling for ideas on its content, Department for Constitutional Affairs minister Harriet.... more
(30 October 2006 12:33)

Fines up to £5,000 for parents who can't control children
Click on the above headline for more social care related news from the Monday and weekend papers. more
(30 October 2006 09:32)

Those most in need missing out on up to £8bn of benefits
Up to £8bn in means tested benefits is not being collected by those who are entitled to it according to Department for Work and Pensions figures.... more
(27 October 2006 15:51)