Articles by Date : November 01 2005 - November 30 2005

King's Fund warns of weak commissioning in some PCTs
Primary care trusts currently lack the ability and the incentives to meet the government’s ambitions to shift care out of acute settings into the.... more
(16 November 2005 00:00)

Mental health care delays at Feltham
Mentally ill young people are waiting months to be transferred from Feltham young offender institution for treatment because of a lack of hospital.... more
(17 November 2005 00:00)

I have only been to A&E once because of self-harm and would not bother to go again unless I was seriously dying - and then not from self-harm
People who self-harm say they get a raw deal when they present themselves to hospital accident and emergency departments. Katie Leason spoke to some.... more
(17 November 2005 00:00)

Wednesday 16 November 2005
Labour admits drink crime will increase more
(16 November 2005 00:00)

Former Humberside police authority chair in court charged with child abuse
Former Humberside police authority chair Colin Inglis was due to appear in court today charged with 14 counts of indecent assault in relation to.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Supporting People consultation paper launched
Supporting People could enjoy a closer relationship with social care under proposals unveiled by the government today. more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Fast Track to Attendance programme expands
The government has announced plans to expand its scheme that can result in parents of persistent truants being fined or sent to prison. more
(15 November 2005 16:14)

Spending watchdog raises concerns over effectiveness of Social Fund
Parliament’s spending watchdog has raised doubts about the fairness and effectiveness of the Social Fund because of large local variations in.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Children outline their views on inspection
Most children don’t want the frequency of the inspection of services to depend on past performance or the presence of problems, a new report from the.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

DRC warns of health inequalities
People with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties are “significantly” more likely than the general population to experience serious.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

ADSS welcomes Child Care Bill
The Association of Directors of Social Services has welcomed the Child Care Bill as setting a clear lead for services. more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Judicial review abortion ruling awaited
Mother of five Sue Axon’s appeal for a judicial review of government guidelines on teenage abortions ended after a three-day hearing at the High.... more
(15 November 2005 07:44)

Fears over Asbo alarm that targets young people
Fears have been raised that a new alarm system that claims to combat antisocial behaviour might harm the young people it is meant to deter. more
(15 November 2005 07:55)

Government pledges to resource Cafcass to deliver risk assessments
The government has promised to adequately resource the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to deliver mandatory risk assessments.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Commission backs smacking ban
Parents should not be able to inflict even mild smacks on their children, says a report from the Commission on Families and the Wellbeing of Children. more
(15 November 2005 07:50)

ADSS warns Every Child Matters agenda is at risk in health shake up
The Association of Directors of Social Services last week warned a House of Commons Health Select Committee that the proposed changes to primary care.... more
(15 November 2005 08:00)

Test for prison officers criticised
A test for prospective prison officers has been criticised for targeting people “with the arithmetical skills of a seven-year old”. more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Inspectors highlight inadequate child protection procedures at immigration centres
None of four short-term immigration holding facilities inspected earlier this year had adequate child protection policies in place, according to Anne.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Guide for older people's mental health services launched
A new guide focussing on older people’s mental health for the NHS was launched today by the Department of Health. more
(14 November 2005 00:00)

Asylum seekers at Yarl's Wood go on hunger strike in protest at deportation
Five asylum seekers whose claims have failed have gone on hunger strike at Yarl’s Wood Detention Centre in protest against their threatened.... more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Tuesday 15 November 2005
Crystal meth worse than crack more
(15 November 2005 00:00)

Sixty Second Interview
Sixty Second Interview with Andrew Webb. more
(09 November 2005 00:00)

Sixty Second Interview with Felicity Collier
Sixty Second Interview with Felicity Collier more
(08 November 2005 00:00)

Sixty Second Interview with Ian Loynes
Sixty Second Interview with Ian Loynes, Co-ordinator, Southampton Centre for Independent Living (SCIL) more
(04 November 2005 00:00)

Sixty Second Interview with Martin Barnes
Sixty Second Interview with Martin Barnes more
(08 November 2005 00:00)

Monday 14 November 2005
Girl stabbed in the eye after standing up to bullies more
(14 November 2005 00:00)

Care of mentally ill at Feltham slammed by inspectors
Mentally ill young offenders at risk of self-harm were placed in “degrading” strip-clothing and supervised by untrained staff at Feltham young.... more
(10 November 2005 00:00)

Directors raise fears about impact of child obesity
The Association of Directors of Social Services today warned how social care leaders need to be involved in the debate around childhood obesity more
(14 November 2005 00:00)

Projects receive funding to support older people
Nineteen councils across England have won a share of a two year £60 million Partnership for Older People scheme, it was announced today. more
(08 November 2005 00:00)

Morris calls for investment in early years workers
Former education secretary Estelle Morris has called for increased investment in the pay and training of early years workers in recognition of the.... more
(14 November 2005 00:00)

Mental health in prison urgently needs improving
Improving mental health care in Britain’s prisons must be a major priority for the NHS, a mental health charity has said. more
(11 November 2005 13:24)

More bodies able to issue Asbos
Bodies managing a council’s housing would be able to issue antisocial behaviour orders on their behalf, under new government proposals. more
(10 November 2005 00:00)

Childcare Bill published
The government yesterday published the Childcare Bill in a bid to improve the wellbeing of children and reduce inequalities. more
(09 November 2005 00:00)

Government urged to delay housing benefit reform
The government has been urged to delay its housing benefit reform after official research from pilot areas found the initiative made landlords less.... more
(10 November 2005 00:00)

Thursday 10 November 2005
Town hall savings more
(10 November 2005 00:00)

Questions from Community Care - Necessary Risks
Click on the headline to go through to the article more
(10 November 2005 10:08)

Questions from Community Care - Who Wants a Proper Job
Click on the headline to go through to the article more
(10 November 2005 10:05)

Who wants a 'proper' job?
Recent developments in fostering have led many carers to identify themselves as professionals. Kate Wilson and Julia Evett consider the implications.... more
(10 November 2005 10:01)

Necessary risks?
Working with couples in domestic violence cases can be full of risk, but sometimes therapy for couples together is the best course of action, writes.... more
(10 November 2005 09:56)

Mayor plans more capacity in capital
The mayor of London has proposed to increase the supply of care homes and extra care housing, using his planning powers. more
(10 November 2005 09:43)

NSPCC slams sexual health reporting
Young people could be deterred from using sexual health services by guidelines requiring their sexual activity to be reported to the police and.... more
(10 November 2005 09:39)

Fatal lack of support
The case of Wendolyn Markcrow, who killed her son after 36 years of struggling to care for him despite his severe learning difficulties, was.... more
(10 November 2005 08:50)

Vetting scheme to cost more to run
The cost of running the new vetting scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults is likely to be higher than expected, the.... more
(10 November 2005 09:08)

Doubts over checks on tagging firms
Concerns have been raised in parliament over the lack of a specific inspection regime for private firms involved in electronically tagging offenders. more
(10 November 2005 09:06)

Room at the top
Management decisions in times of change should be more about impact assessment and outcomes than sheer speed, writes the Chartered Management.... more
(10 November 2005 09:02)

New assessment system criticised
The new performance management system for children's services has come under severe criticism, three weeks before the first ratings are due to be.... more
(10 November 2005 08:57)

Call to halt housing benefit reform after landlords turn away claimants
The government is being urged to delay reforming housing benefit after it emerged that landlords are less likely to let to claimants under the new.... more
(10 November 2005 08:55)

Social services chiefs call on councils to oppose Asylum Act's section nine
Social services directors have written to councils outlining their opposition to the policy that can lead to the children of failed asylum seekers.... more
(10 November 2005 00:00)

Skills Council moves forward with plan to withdraw from care funding
The Learning and Skills Council is to press ahead with a proposal to stop funding health and care provision for people with learning difficulties and.... more
(10 November 2005 00:00)

Preventive services 'being discouraged'
A Department of Health official has admitted that one of its key targets is discouraging councils from investing in preventive services, forcing them.... more
(10 November 2005 08:47)