http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbTue, 13 May 2008 15:39:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/52883/childrens-trusts.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/52883/childrens-trusts.html The government’s overhaul of children’s services stemmed from Lord Laming’s inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie. The key message to come out of Laming’s inquiry report was the need to improve accountability; and the need for better communication and joint working between agencies involved with children and young people. Better outcomes Alongside the government’s response to his inquiry report, it also published the green paper Every Child Matters which led to the Children Act 2004. Children’s trusts were one of the main initiatives to emerge from the new Children Act. Their aim is to ensure that all services for children and young people in one area are brought together to provide an integrated service for children. Children’s trusts are partnerships between different services which provide, commission or are involved in delivering better outcomes for children and young people. Most local authorities should have a children’s trust by 2006 and all areas are expected to...Tue, 13 May 2008 15:39:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/20/107679/trade-union-aspect-offers-social-care-staff-a-specialist-voice.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/20/107679/trade-union-aspect-offers-social-care-staff-a-specialist-voice.htmlTrade union Aspect is to widen its membership to include social care staff with Steve Anslow, former general secretary of the British Union of Social Work Employees, heading up the new section.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:45:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/05/107478/gareth-price-coroner-tells-agencies-to-correct-errors.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/05/107478/gareth-price-coroner-tells-agencies-to-correct-errors.htmlThe coroner in the inquest of 16-year-old Gareth Price has written to authorities highlighting their respective failures to prevent his death.Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:59:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/01/30/107115/safeguarding-in-schools.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/01/30/107115/safeguarding-in-schools.htmlA study identifies factors that help and hinder effective collaboration between teachers and social care professionals in child protection. James Blewett reviews the findingWed, 30 Jan 2008 17:49:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2007/11/15/106471/turning-points-richard-kramer-on-poverty-and-complex-needs.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2007/11/15/106471/turning-points-richard-kramer-on-poverty-and-complex-needs.htmlTurning Point's Richard Kramer explains why projects that offer integrated services must be rooted in the most deprived areas of the country to overcome social exclusion and help with complex needs Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT