The British Association of Social Workers is calling for better pre- and post-qualifying training on how to deal with drug and alcohol problems among service users.
Last year, a Home Office-funded study found more than half of newly-qualified social workers felt inadequately prepared to work with people with drug and alcohol problems. Since then, little has changed.
The essential attributes for those advising the government on bodies such as the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs are expertise and independence of any political party. Such bodies are only useful if they review the science around the issue with an understanding greater than lay people (including politicians).
by Natalie Valios
Comedy has been in the headlines this week rather a lot, what with the furore around the prank phone calls made by Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand to actor Andrew Sachs. But I was expecting less controversial humour when I sat down to watch Sir Trevor McDonald host the National Television Awards on ITV last night.
by Anabel Unity Sale
by Mike McNabb
When did you first have an alcoholic drink? No, not this morning, but in your life?
If you were younger than 13 - and I was - you are in good company. Or bad company, depending on your viewpoint.
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