Articles by Date : November 01 2001 - November 30 2001

Allow unmarried couples to adopt
Four out of five visitors to Community Care's website believe unmarried couples should be allowed to adopt, according to 82 per cent of those who.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Residents in Wales to get cash boost
The Welsh assembly announced this week that all nursing home residents in the country will receive £100 per week to cover the cost of their.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Children's Society pulls out of Wales
A major UK children's charity has been heavily criticised over a decision to pull out of Wales. more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

False allegations cost us dearly
This week's writer calls for more stringent safeguards against and awareness of false allegations of sexual abuse. more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

This week's writer is a policy officer
Monday Rule number 1. Never chair a meeting. My colleague asks me if I can chair a meeting that is seeking to put together a care plan for three.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Study challenges assumptions on shape of fostering in the UK
The belief that private companies dominate independent fostering is challenged by a new report that reveals only 20 per cent of independent.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Scottish care home residents to lose right to attendance allowance
Older people living in care homes in Scotland are set to lose their entitlement to attendance allowance once free personal care is introduced in.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Fears raised over councils' powers
The Local Government Association has urged the government not to restrict new powers to top-performing councils. more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Charities decide against merger
Two leading older people's charities in Northern Ireland have committed to a closer working relationship but will not merge. more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Chief inspector of prisons calls for more emphasis on resettlement
The resettlement of offenders is not given high enough priority and suffers from lack of co-ordination, according to the first report from the new.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Young offender panels seek recruits
A campaign to recruit thousands of volunteer youth offender panel members was launched by the government last week. more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Mind seeks more focus on recovery
Mental health charity Mind has called for better information on recovery strategies to be incorporated in the National Service Framework for Mental.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Wiltshire urged to review procedures
An independent inquiry into the care and treatment of a diagnosed schizophrenic man who strangled his pregnant girlfriend has urged Wiltshire.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

New panel to set standard for social workers in criminal justice system
A panel of experts is to be formed to define the quality standards for social work programmes within the criminal justice system in Scotland,.... more
(06 November 2001 10:07)

Mental health services for young people often inadequate
Mental health services for young people in Scotland are often inadequate and at best patchy, according to the annual report of the Mental Welfare.... more
(06 November 2001 10:14)

New draft standards for home care published
The Department of Health has published draft standards and regulations for home care services in England. more
(06 November 2001 11:17)

Children`s charity pulls out of Wales
A major children's charity has been heavily criticised over a decision to pull out of Wales, writes Alex Dobson. more
(06 November 2001 14:40)

Older people in care home handed council tax bills
A group of older people living in a care home have each been handed council tax bills of more than £1,200 because they now have cookers and.... more
(06 November 2001 15:11)

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

Local authorities `worried` about care trusts
The department of health has failed to convince local government leaders and the voluntary sector that care trusts will remain truly voluntary.... more
(07 November 2001 11:03)

Don't look now
The estimated 20,000 regular street drinkers in the UK are largely ignored by the public, and often by service providers as many of them do not.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

It's catching
The use of headhunters to fill senior roles in social care is on the increase but, asks Ruth Winchester, do headhunter agencies compound or.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

An inspiration
Liz Garrett reflects on the life of Anne Van Meeuwen an influential figure in child care who touched the lives of many. more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Mind out for those probation plans
Yvonne Roberts regrets the government's move to turn probation officers into minders for some offenders. Somehow, the system just can't help.... more
(08 November 2001 00:00)

Jacqui Smith to answer questions in Community Care debate
Health minister Jacqui Smith is to answer questions from readers of Community Care and visitors to www.community-care.co.uk in an online discussion.... more
(08 November 2001 11:43)

Absence is not an alibi in child abuse
Yvonne Roberts argues that Lauren Wright’s father has been too leniently treated by the judiciary absence is not an alibi in child abuse. more
(01 November 2001 11:55)

Recruitment drive kicks off in style
Nearly 5,000 calls have been made to the social work recruitment help line since the launch of the government skills drive on 19 October. more
(01 November 2001 11:58)

Room for improvement
Thousands of homeless families are being forced to live in single rooms in bed and breakfast hotels at huge expense. more
(01 November 2001 12:00)

Glasgow tenants to be consulted on transfer, as ballot is delayed
Glasgow’s tenants will be formally consulted on the controversial proposed transfer of council houses to Glasgow Housing Association, first.... more
(05 November 2001 12:19)

New report shows most foster agencies do not make profit
The belief that private companies dominate independent fostering is challenged by a new report, which reveals that only 20 per cent of independent.... more
(06 November 2001 16:11)

Girls form majority studying health and social care
Girls form the overwhelming majority of young people choosing to study for vocational qualifications in health and social care, according to the.... more
(05 November 2001 16:30)

Devon set to introduce new charges
The largest local authority in the south west is to introduce charges for services that were previously free, writes Alex Dobson. more
(05 November 2001 16:44)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(06 November 2001 09:58)

Guidance delay snags distribution of Community Chest money to local groups
The administering of Community Chest money to community groups will be hindered by the six-month delay in introducing guidance on how to access the.... more
(01 November 2001 12:20)

research into practice
Neil Thompson looks at new Home Office research into the experiences of ethnic minorities in relation to crime, policing and justice In the.... more
(01 November 2001 12:23)

thwarted by her mother?
Our multidisciplinary panel considers the case of a woman whose mother does not want her to move out and live independently. more
(01 November 2001 12:26)

Book reviews
A revision of an old favourite, and a study of Asperger's, are checked over by Oliver Russell and Martin Davies. Thinking.... more
(01 November 2001 12:30)

Double claim trouble
Two merging households, each with a claimant, have complex entitlements, says Gary Vaux. Families are complicated things. more
(01 November 2001 12:32)

Harmony between agencies
Two of regular panellists offer advice on adult services. more
(01 November 2001 12:36)

Inquiry urges Wiltshire to review procedures
An independent inquiry into the care and treatment of a man with schizophrenia, who strangled his pregnant girlfriend, has urged Wiltshire social.... more
(02 November 2001 13:00)

Service users could lose legal representation
Social services clients will lose out on legal representation and advice because of funding changes, community law centres are warning, writes.... more
(02 November 2001 13:14)

Major new housing agency launched
Communities Scotland, the new national agency to replace Scottish Homes, was officially launched by Jackie Baillie, minister for social justice. more
(02 November 2001 13:21)

A daily summary of social care stories from the main newspapers
By Clare Jerrom and Reg McKay. more
(05 November 2001 10:03)

Scottish plans will boost medical role
Plans published by the Scottish executive last week to radically change mental health legislation will enhance the role of social work qualified.... more
(01 November 2001 11:45)

Detained patients' rights get backing
Mental health charity Mind has welcomed confirmation from judges that the psychiatric treatment of detained patients can be challenged under the.... more
(01 November 2001 11:48)

`Deep-seated` problems in council adoption services, says Milburn
The attitude and culture of the adoption system must be changed to put children's interests first, said health secretary Alan Milburn during the.... more
(01 November 2001 11:50)

Relief as Blunkett abandons vouchers and revamps dispersal
Home secretary David Blunkett this week bowed to pressure from campaign groups and Labour Party figures and announced that the much-criticised.... more
(01 November 2001 11:53)

Milburn`s speech lowers staff morale
Three-quarters of the visitors to Community Care's website say morale in their agency has been damaged by Alan Milburn's criticisms in his speech.... more
(01 November 2001 11:54)

Poor co-ordination in Scots` services
Vulnerable children in Scotland are being failed, says a study by an action team from the local government, health and voluntary sectors. more
(01 November 2001 11:57)

Stepmother gets 15-year jail term
The stepmother convicted of the manslaughter of Lauren Wright has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. more
(01 November 2001 12:00)