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Parents of murdered care worker demand answers
The parents of a mental health worker who was killed by a service user are demanding explanations about the circumstances that led to her murder. more
(29 October 2007 12:01)
London councils warn of £420 million adult funding loss
London councils could lose £420 million of Government funding for adult social care under proposals being considered by the Department of Communities.... more
(29 October 2007 09:51)
Two-thirds of social workers want self-defence training
Almost two thirds of voters in a communitycare.co.uk poll believe social workers should receive self-defence training. more
(29 October 2007 09:48)
Colchester social worker admonished by GSCC
Colchester social worker Theresa Guy has been admonished by the General Social Care Council after she sent a threatening letter to the wife of a.... more
(24 October 2007 16:33)
Join the new Community Care Facebook group
Are you on Facebook? If so, why not join the new Community Care group and start networking with other social workers around the country. more
(26 October 2007 15:22)
Councils should not carry out SEN assessments, MPs say
MPs have renewed pressure on the government to end local authorities’ role in assessing children’s special educational needs.
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(26 October 2007 13:00)
Seventh social worker struck off register
A social worker has been struck off the Social Care Register for sexually propositioning a service user. more
(26 October 2007 12:47)
Ministers reject smacking ban
Ministers have ruled out a ban on smacking children following a review.
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(26 October 2007 12:28)
Prisons fail to cope with mental health needs of inmates
Prisons are failing to meet the mental health needs of four-fifths of its population, despite the involvement of trained NHS professionals, a review.... more
(25 October 2007 15:12)
Gypsy and traveller plans hampered by negative media coverage
Adverse media coverage and public opposition are hampering local authorities' in carrying out their legal duties towards gypsies and travellers, a.... more
(25 October 2007 14:17)
Helpline aims to stamp out elder abuse by multi-agency work
A specialist helpline in Essex aims to stamp out abuse of elderly people in care homes by lifting the barriers that stop individuals reporting abuse.... more
(25 October 2007 11:18)
Fireball suicide mum kills disabled child
Other headlines today include:- 17 people living in my head; Ministers abandon truancy targets; Too many mentally ill in jail; Impossible to rule on.... more
(25 October 2007 10:46)
Quickfire Q&A with Rodney Brooke
with Chair of the General Social Care Council, Rodney Brooke more
(25 October 2007 09:22)
Adult social care regulator to get enhanced powers
The new regulator for health and adult social care for England will have the power to close services if they pose a threat to services users or.... more
(25 October 2007 08:53)
Councillors who act up as social workers
Claire Seneviratna meets councillors acting as quasi social workers to help members of their local communities more
(24 October 2007 17:28)
Case Study - Sarah Richardson
Sarah Richardson clearly takes a vocational approach to her role - although she admits she draws the line to her involvement in residents' affairs at.... more
(24 October 2007 17:11)
Training Reviews: Mind the Gap - Resource Pack - Protecting our grandchildren from drugs and alcohol
This seven-part pack provides advice and information for grandparents providing full-time care for their grandchildren, whose lives may have been.... more
(24 October 2007 16:51)
The Barefoot Helper: Mindfulness and Creativity in Social Work and the Helping Professions
This is a self-help book about how social workers feel about what they do, and the feelings they transmit to their clients, writes Trevor Carter. more
(24 October 2007 16:42)
Interview with Steve Scott, Remploy external relations manager
Steve Scott, external relations manager for Remploy and founder member of the Dwarf Athletics Association, spoke to Janet Snell
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(24 October 2007 16:15)
Lifestyle review: Inside the inner city
Gus Levy takes the strain in a south London council flat
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(24 October 2007 16:04)
The artist with 20 different personalities
Kim Noble has 20 personalities and has been in and out of psychiatric units since she was 14. But her
condition has helped her develop widely.... more
(24 October 2007 14:22)
Risk assessment: an international view
Establishing good practice in risk assessment across criminal justice, community care and
child protection means developing a common language. Jill.... more
(24 October 2007 13:39)
Tackling unpaid carers ill health
Unpaid carers looking after family members are likely to suffer ill-health but face hurdles finding treatment. Robert Bullard looks at a GP practice.... more
(24 October 2007 13:26)
Therapy by computer
Cognitive behavioural therapy has a good record for people with depression, but waiting lists for treatment are long. Can computerised programmes.... more
(24 October 2007 13:00)
Lifestyle Tips: Bed down for winter
I've been given lots of advice in my life, some of it from the star gurus of the alternative health world. more
(24 October 2007 12:41)
Career Clinic
Q: I took up my first social work post eight months ago. Most of the cases I deal with involve serious child protection issues and I am terrified of.... more
(24 October 2007 12:37)
On the move
Latest movers and shakers in the social care field more
(24 October 2007 12:31)
Social skirmishes
Rosie Warlock, a senior practitioner in children's social services, tells us what's on her mind in her weekly column more
(24 October 2007 12:25)
Children's experience in court and in custody
Natalie Valios finds out from those involved in the criminal justice system whether we should rethink the way we treat young people who commit.... more
(24 October 2007 12:15)
Where exactly should social work end and therapy begin?
Child mental health therapist Karen Allen steps back into social work and finds herself wanting to deploy her therapy skills rather than refer cases.... more
(24 October 2007 12:03)
Counselling for birthparents of looked after children
Birthparents of looked-after children are often left to their own devices once the child is moved into care. But this isn't the case in.... more
(24 October 2007 11:50)
Research Abstracts: Self Harm
Title: Is "planned ignoring" an ethical response to self-harm? Author: Quennell, Jaci ; Allison, Elaine Reference: Ethics and Social.... more
(24 October 2007 11:41)
Who self-harms and why?
Each week the Social Care Institute for Excellence analyses research findings behind specific social work practices more
(24 October 2007 11:35)
Editorial Comment: Tackling blurred vision
You were probably too busy to notice but the National Children & Adult Services Conference was held last week.
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(24 October 2007 11:17)
How can I cope with interview nerves? MORE...
