http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/16/117885/key-long-term-conditions-policy-branded-a-failure-by-nao.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/16/117885/key-long-term-conditions-policy-branded-a-failure-by-nao.htmlOutcomes for people with long-term neurological conditions have stalled or deteriorated, six years on from a key policy to improve support for the group and despite significantly increased funding for care. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/17/117786/research-multiple-exclusion-homelessness.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/17/117786/research-multiple-exclusion-homelessness.htmlMichelle Cornes and Jill Manthorpe summarise the findings of the Multiple Exclusion Homelessness Research Programme outlining the key practice implications for social workers Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/11/117745/using-music-to-tackle-gang-culture-and-mental-ill-health-in-london.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/11/117745/using-music-to-tackle-gang-culture-and-mental-ill-health-in-london.htmlA scheme looking to integrate gang members into society after tackling their mental health problems is having some impressive results, reports Jackie Cosh Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:48:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/12/117428/councils-cant-blame-cuts-for-decline-in-disability-provision.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/12/117428/councils-cant-blame-cuts-for-decline-in-disability-provision.htmlCouncils cannot blame government cuts for their failure to protect social care services, according to research that found some authorities were maintaining provision despite deep cuts. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/22/117336/councils-withdrawing-social-workers-from-mental-health-teams.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/22/117336/councils-withdrawing-social-workers-from-mental-health-teams.htmlMental health services risk becoming fragmented and put under increased pressure by councils withdrawing social workers from integrated teams, NHS leaders have warned. Steve Shrubb (pictured), director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network, is one who has voiced his concern that more councils will follow.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:18:00 GMT