Questions from Community Care – A costly border dispute

* Should social services departments have greater powers to make cash payments to clients?
* If so, should they be limited to particular groups of clients or for particular situations?
* Is the emphasis on loans in the Social Fund the best way of helping clients with problems of debt and poverty?
* How can social workers avoid taking on the responsibilities of the social security system?

GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 20-30 minutes per question