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Is supported living delivering on its promises of choice for people with learning disabilities?
Supported living is the way forward for people with learning disabilities but the world of rents and benefits is a harsh one that may see them forced to live away from their social networks. Molly Garboden reports
18 November 2011
Good practice: Luv2meetU friendship project
Natalie Valios reports on a project to promote well-being and fight loneliness that is winning admirers.
03 June 2011
550 councillors demand rethink on cuts to Supporting People
More than 500 councillors in England have signed a letter urging all town halls to rethink cuts to programmes that provide housing-related support to vulnerable people.
29 March 2011
Vulnerable groups face savage housing support cuts
Supporting People services are facing average cuts of 17% next year, hitting vulnerable groups such as mental health patients and homeless people (pictured, credit Rex, model released).
13 January 2011
Former Orchard Hill residents flourishing out in the community
Three years after institutional abuse was found at Orchard Hill, England's last long-stay hospital, former residents and staff are flourishing out in the community. Natalie Valios reports
28 November 2010
400,000 at risk as councils slash Supporting People
About 400,000 vulnerable people could lose vital support under projected cuts by councils to their Supporting People programmes, the National Housing Federation warned.
12 November 2010
Children found working in freezing field prompt investigation
Children's services in Sandwell have launched child protection investigations into the welfare of six Romanian children found working in a freezing field in Worcestershire, but have allowed the children to go back to their families.
25 October 2010
Homelessness warning as Notts plans £72m adult care cut
Campaigners are warning that homelessness could rise in Nottinghamshire because of a planned £12.5m cut to Supporting People funding.
15 October 2010
Campaigners bid to save care grants from axe
Campaigners are bidding to save adult social care grants from the chop to protect vulnerable clients, amid widespread expectations that ministers will axe them, as predicted by Adass president Richard Jones (pictured) in the summer.
06 September 2010
Allowing user-led groups to flourish
User-led organisations can promote choice and control and provide a vital link between commissioners and the community. But they must be supported to develop, as the Social Care Institute for Excellence explains
05 August 2010
Risk factor: Establishing a mental health diagnosis
Establishing an accurate mental health diagnosis is important for people experiencing psychotic symptoms because early treatment has been shown to dramatically improve the long-term prognosis of the condition, writes Mark Drinkwater.
16 June 2010
Disabled client refuses to end holiday
None of us relish returning home from an enjoyable holiday, writes Mark Drinkwater, recalling how one disabled client decided not to
16 June 2010
London agencies agree 2012 rough sleepers target
London agencies have agreed a new homelessness policy designed to ensure that no-one will sleep rough for a second night in succession in the capital by...
14 June 2010
Cutbacks under way as councils prepare for slashing of grants
Supporting People housing projects for vulnerable adults could face cuts of up to 20% this year in response to huge reductions in government grants
07 June 2010
Government remains committed to health integration
Local areas will gain increased flexibility over how to integrate health and social...
01 June 2010
Making personalisation work for people with autism
The Social Care Institute for Excellence explains how to deliver personalised services for people with autism and their families
21 February 2010
First aid courses run for mental health
Mental health first aid courses are being promoted across the UK to equip the public to provide immediate help to people in distress.
19 February 2010
When social workers snap under pressure
Faced with aggression and abuse from clients, even the best social workers can snap under the pressure.
Kirsty McGregor investigates
20 November 2009
Personalisation pioneer: Brokers not the answer for IB users
Brokers1 (web story) A pioneer of personalisation has issued a strong critique of the idea that individual budget users require a new profession of...
06 November 2009
Bibliotherapy pioneered as a treatment for depression
A project on Merseyside has pioneered bibliotherapy as a treatment for people with acute depression and anxiety. Now the government is taking notice
16 October 2009
