Articles by Date : November 01 2001 - November 30 2001

Hands on...or off?
As voluntary organisations take on a greater role in providing services, trustees are constantly being challenged to redefine their roles. more
(29 November 2001 00:00)

Lack of treatment facilities exposed
Nearly everyone who responded to the Community Care online poll said there were not adequate facilities for the treatment of young sex offenders in.... more
(29 November 2001 00:00)

Call made to back Whistle-blowers
The National Care Standards Commission should help promote whistle-blowing as an integral part of workplace culture, according to the campaigning.... more
(29 November 2001 00:00)

Care sector training to be reorganised
A radical overhaul of the training sector announced by the government could see the Training Organisation for Personal Social Services (Topss).... more
(29 November 2001 00:00)

Standards commission head spells out new regime to home owners
Some care homes that offer residents a decent quality of life but fail to meet new standards will not survive, National Care Standards Commission.... more
(29 November 2001 00:00)

Government accused of softening stance over sex offender sentences
The government is watering down proposed tough sentences for adults who sexually exploit children, a conference heard last week. more
(29 November 2001 00:00)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(28 November 2001 09:47)

JACQUI SMITH ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
See below for Jacqui Smith's answers to your questions. This week's Have your say debate centres on the Victoria Climbie inquiry. more
(28 November 2001 08:31)

Have your say on the Victoria Climbie inquiry
This is an opportunity to 'Have your say' on the Victoria Climbie inquiry: What do you think should be done to restore the public's confidence.... more
(28 November 2001 17:23)

New figures showing number of offenders with mental health problems
The government has published statistics showing the numbers of offenders suffering from mental health problems. more
(29 November 2001 17:41)

Victoria Climbie case has negative impact on social work
The high profile case of Victoria Climbie has had a negative impact on the public perception of social work and social workers, according to a new.... more
(29 November 2001 17:55)

Great aunt to give evidence at Climbie inquiry
Victoria Climbie's great aunt will be required to give evidence in person to the public inquiry looking into the girl's death. more
(23 November 2001 12:55)

Social worker in doubt over stolen file allegation
Haringey social worker Lisa Arthurworrey told the Victoria Climbie Inquiry she had not known who to report her manager Angella Mairs to when she.... more
(26 November 2001 18:09)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. Judges told to jail fewer women Judges were urged to think long and hard before jailing women by the head of.... more
(27 November 2001 09:54)

Government shortlists beacons of good practice
More than 60 councils have been shortlisted for beacon council status for demonstrating excellence in areas such as adoption, neighbourhood renewal.... more
(27 November 2001 11:24)

Haringey told to hand over evidence in Victoria Climbie inquiry
Chairperson of the Victoria Climbie Inquiry Lord Herbert Laming rejected attempts by Haringey council to withhold `essential` evidence relevant to.... more
(27 November 2001 14:28)

Government appoints new care trust supremo
Richard Humphries, who is director of social services in Herefordshire and chief executive of the health authority, has been given the job of.... more
(27 November 2001 14:46)

New ministers appointed to Scottish cabinet
Newly appointed first minister, Jack McConnell, has made three key changes of great significance for social care in announcing his new cabinet. more
(27 November 2001 16:14)

Chancellor offers extra cash for older people
Chancellor Gordon Brown has promised older people guaranteed pension increases to ensure every older person is `better off`. more
(27 November 2001 16:00)

Court rules on council`s duty to rehouse family with children in need
R (on the application of A) v London Borough of Lambeth. more
(28 November 2001 12:49)

Asylum seekers with HIV face double discrimination
Asylum seekers living with HIV in Britain are facing double discrimination as a result of their race and illness, according to a new report, writes.... more
(28 November 2001 15:08)

Executive publishes drugs misuse report
The Scottish executive has published its first ever report on drugs misuse. more
(28 November 2001 15:04)

Victims of sex offences to be given greater protection
Alleged victims of sexual offences will be given greater protection in future if proposed legislation is passed by the Scottish parliament. more
(29 November 2001 15:13)

Is abuse trauma ignored?
Sarah Nelson, a freelance researcher, examines why mental health services are reluctent to help female adult survivors of sexual abuse to come to.... more
(22 November 2001 00:00)

New inspector calls for better education of young offenders
More needs to be done to improve education in juvenile units, the new chief inspector of prisons said at the launch of two new reports, writes.... more
(20 November 2001 13:36)

Social worker saw manager take crucial file
Haringey social worker Lisa Arthurworrey acted inappropriately on 25 occasions according to her own evidence, inquiry counsel Neil Garnham QC.... more
(23 November 2001 17:16)

New home care charging system for local authorities announced
The government has announced new guidance for local authorities which charge for home care services in an attempt to standardise the amount people.... more
(23 November 2001 16:49)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(26 November 2001 09:51)

Doubt cast over free personal care plans
The Scottish executive’s estimated costs of introducing free personal care are seriously flawed and highly under-estimated, according to an.... more
(26 November 2001 10:24)

Confusion forces directors to withdraw adoption evidence
The Association of Directors of Social Services withdrew its evidence supporting the right of birth parents to deny adopted people the opportunity.... more
(26 November 2001 12:34)

Government accused of watering down sentences for paedophiles
The government is watering down proposed tough sentences for adults who sexually exploit children, it has been claimed, writes Rachel Downey. more
(26 November 2001 14:27)

Lord chief justice suggests child abuse claims prompted by compensation hopes
Child abuse allegations are ``easy to make`` and might be motivated by claims for compensation, the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Woolf, has warned. more
(26 November 2001 14:41)

NHS to play active role in prevention
Every health authority and primary care trust in England must invest in long-term drug prevention, following a statement by health minister Hazel.... more
(22 November 2001 00:00)

Nobody would teach me
Mabel Cooper on the challenges that faced her on the outside after 25 years in a long-stay institution. My name is Mabel Cooper. more
(22 November 2001 15:03)

Local authorities confront executive over plans for older people
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has warned that services could face cuts unless the Scottish executive convenes urgent talks on the.... more
(22 November 2001 15:42)

Cash boost for voluntary sector announced
Voluntary organisations are to benefit from a record indirect funding of over £300 million this year following an announcement by minister for.... more
(23 November 2001 15:59)

New team to help older and disabled people with vital equipment
More than a million older people and disabled people who need equipment to help them remain independent, are to benefit from a new support team.... more
(22 November 2001 16:03)

Government launches strategy for all children`s services
The government’s consultation document on its Children’s Strategy was launched this week. more
(22 November 2001 17:09)

Social worker admits to `big error of judgement` in Climbie case
Victoria Climbie's allocated social worker, Lisa Arthurworrey, admitted to the public inquiry into the eight-year-old's death that she had made a.... more
(22 November 2001 17:53)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(23 November 2001 10:02)

Local authorities told to spend more on home care
The public sector in Scotland is failing to spend enough on home care services to achieve the level of support people need to remain in their own.... more
(23 November 2001 10:53)

Key appointments on children's national service framework named
Health minister Jacqui Smith has made appointments to nine posts working on the national service framework for children. more
(23 November 2001 15:18)

A Handbook of Dementia Care
Edited by Caroline Cantley. Open University Press £22.50 (paperback), £65 (hardback) ISBN 0 335 203383 (paperback), 0 335.... more
(22 November 2001 00:00)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(22 November 2001 09:50)

Parents must be consulted before services planned
Parents should be involved in service planning and setting local priorities to improve the welfare and well being of children, according to a new.... more
(22 November 2001 10:21)

Working Together or Pulling Apart?
By Carol Lupton, Nancy North and Parves Khan The Policy Press £15.99 ISBN 1 86134 244 6 This useful book debates how the NHS.... more
(22 November 2001 12:48)

Rules of the house
Be wary of housing departments that fail to assess people who are homeless, says Neil Bateman. more
(22 November 2001 12:55)

Research into practice
Gaynor Wingham considers a report warning that a lack of suitablehousing is compromising the original goals of care in the community. more
(22 November 2001 12:57)

The writer survives another week in an elders' team
Monday Came into work a bit flummoxed about last night. more
(22 November 2001 14:14)

Role of educators
Suzanne Regan’s catalogue of problems inherent in the child protection system (“When forms fail the reality test”, 25 October).... more
(22 November 2001 14:26)