http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbThu, 02 Jul 2009 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/111996/expression-of-interest-for-the-evaluation-of-the-welsh-advocacy-grant-scheme-for-adults-with-a-learning-disability-and-autistic-spectrum-disorders.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/111996/expression-of-interest-for-the-evaluation-of-the-welsh-advocacy-grant-scheme-for-adults-with-a-learning-disability-and-autistic-spectrum-disorders.htmlThe Welsh Assembly Government has funded advocacy ser-vices for people with a learning disability in Wales since 2003Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/111976/wales-to-pioneer-national-standards-for-community-equipment.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/111976/wales-to-pioneer-national-standards-for-community-equipment.htmlWales is set to become the first country in the UK to introduce national minimum standards for the provision of community equipment service.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/111992/social-workers-urged-to-help-clients-access-300m-of-charitable-funds.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/111992/social-workers-urged-to-help-clients-access-300m-of-charitable-funds.htmlAsking for charity isn't to everyone's taste but it may be something vulnerable people will have to get used to if we can no longer rely on statutory funding, writes Anabel Unity Sale Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/111987/web-review-national-transition-support-team.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/111987/web-review-national-transition-support-team.html WEBSITE FOCUS National Transition Support Team www.transitionsupport...Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/111985/excellence-network-champion-cheryl-drury-the-hamara-scheme.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/111985/excellence-network-champion-cheryl-drury-the-hamara-scheme.htmlCheryl Drury's work gaining play opportunities for disabled children has seen her become an Excellence Network champion. Anabel Unity Sale reports Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/111973/councils-must-refocus-learning-disability-money-on-job-support.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/111973/councils-must-refocus-learning-disability-money-on-job-support.htmlThe costs of the government's employment strategy for people with learning disabilities can be met from existing funds, the government's national director for learning disabilities has said.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/24/111925/dhdwp-bids-to-close-learning-disability-employment-gap.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/24/111925/dhdwp-bids-to-close-learning-disability-employment-gap.htmlCare services minister Phil Hope today vowed to close the gap between the employment rates of learning disabled people and others through a cross-government strategy.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111900/intergenerational-practice-breaks-down-barriers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111900/intergenerational-practice-breaks-down-barriers.htmlEncouraging children and older people is now being seen as a valuable target for servicesMon, 22 Jun 2009 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111865/nhs-failing-to-provide-basic-care-for-disabled-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111865/nhs-failing-to-provide-basic-care-for-disabled-children.htmlThe NHS is failing to provide basic care to disabled children despite a £340m cash injection from the government from 2008-11, campaign group Every Disabled Child Matters said today. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111888/charities-for-young-black-people-struggling-to-survive.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111888/charities-for-young-black-people-struggling-to-survive.htmlVoluntary and community organisations working with black young people affected by crime are struggling with financial uncertainty and "conflicting" government agendas, according to a study published today.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT