http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbWed, 14 Dec 2011 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/14/117886/service-user-involvement-in-post-qualifying-training.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/14/117886/service-user-involvement-in-post-qualifying-training.htmlSocial work academic Jo Rees examines research findings on service user involvement in post-qualifying social work education.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/01/117844/research-findings-on-social-pedagogy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/01/117844/research-findings-on-social-pedagogy.htmlSocial work academic Joe Smeeton examines research findings contained in Raising the bar? Evaluation of the Social Pedagogy Pilot in residential children's homesThu, 01 Dec 2011 10:31:00 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/2011/11/14/117746/research-supported-housing-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/14/117746/research-supported-housing-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htmlReducing the number of people with learning disabilities in residential care requires a creative, personalised approach, writes Dr Trish Hafford-Letchfield Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/05/117710/researchsafeguarding-disabled-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/05/117710/researchsafeguarding-disabled-children.htmlChildren with disabilities are still thought to suffer more abuse than their non-disabled peers, writes Chris Osborne who highlights the indicators practitioners ought to be aware of Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/27/117684/mental-health-services-must-keep-up-with-changes-in-treatment.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/27/117684/mental-health-services-must-keep-up-with-changes-in-treatment.htmlImprovements need to be made in mental health service delivery if it is to keep pace with changes in treatment. Michael Clark and Martin Knapp review the evidenceThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:53:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/24/117647/how-disability-services-can-benefit-from-voluntary-sector-input.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/24/117647/how-disability-services-can-benefit-from-voluntary-sector-input.htmlKate Baxter reviews research showing how the third sector can innovate in order to deliver care in times of cuts and restraint Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/13/117601/research-working-with-fathers-with-a-history-of-domestic-violence.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/13/117601/research-working-with-fathers-with-a-history-of-domestic-violence.htmlSocial work academic Dr Kieron Hatton examines research on social work with fathers who have carried out domestic violence Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/11/117565/benefits-of-home-care-reablement-in-the-long-term.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/11/117565/benefits-of-home-care-reablement-in-the-long-term.htmlReablement is popular with service users and although not the cheapest option, may have longer term benefits. Jill Manthorpe reviews the evidence Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/30/117492/research-protecting-adults-at-risk-across-council-boundaries.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/30/117492/research-protecting-adults-at-risk-across-council-boundaries.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence has worked with London councils, the police and the NHS to produce guidelines on safeguarding adults Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:08:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/30/117535/research-assessing-risk-in-domestic-violence-cases.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/30/117535/research-assessing-risk-in-domestic-violence-cases.htmlCommunity Care Inform looks at the implications of research into specialist domestic violence risk assessment for safeguarding and family court work. By Thangam DebbonaireFri, 30 Sep 2011 17:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/27/117461/research-findings-on-improving-dementia-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/27/117461/research-findings-on-improving-dementia-care.htmlDr Mary Pat Sullivan and colleagues examine key research findings on dementia Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/09/117414/research-developing-child-protection-at-a-local-level.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/09/117414/research-developing-child-protection-at-a-local-level.htmlJames Blewett reviews research on the effectiveness of local safeguarding children boards and finds evidence that we are yet to maximise their potential in terms of early intervention and child welfare Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/02/117374/research-on-the-effectiveness-of-the-common-assessment-framework.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/09/02/117374/research-on-the-effectiveness-of-the-common-assessment-framework.htmlCharlotte McEvoy and Susannah Bowyer explore the arguments for using the Common Assessment Framework Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:10:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/23/117345/successful-fostering-of-black-and-ethnic-minority-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/23/117345/successful-fostering-of-black-and-ethnic-minority-children.htmlCommunity Care Inform and the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) examine the arguments for placing children according to their cultural backgrounds. By Savita De Sousa, Roana Roach and Jacqui LawrenceTue, 23 Aug 2011 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/12/117299/disability-benefits-that-can-be-life-changing.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/12/117299/disability-benefits-that-can-be-life-changing.htmlThe value to recipients of disability living allowance and attendance allowance is assessed in a new study, reviewed by Jo Rees Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/05/115058/aspirations-of-older-people-living-in-residential-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/05/115058/aspirations-of-older-people-living-in-residential-care.htmlThe Joseph Rowntree Foundation offers a stern critique of current services and a blueprint for how older people can enjoy a better life, as Melanie Henwood found Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/05/115302/research-scie-best-practice-on-minimising-the-use-of-restraint-in-care-homes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/08/05/115302/research-scie-best-practice-on-minimising-the-use-of-restraint-in-care-homes.htmlFollowing a study into the use of restraint in care homes the Social Care Institute for Excellence (Scie) launched its Managing Risk, Minimising Restraint guidelines outlining approaches to minimise its use Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:52:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/25/117222/research-how-widespread-is-abuse-in-foster-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/25/117222/research-how-widespread-is-abuse-in-foster-care.htmlMichelle Drumm reviews evidence of maltreatment of children in foster care and local authority responses to allegations Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/13/117164/research-improving-social-care-services-for-vulnerable-adults.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/13/117164/research-improving-social-care-services-for-vulnerable-adults.htmlTo help avoid future abuse scandals such as that of Winterbourne View, the Social Care Institute for Excellence has produced resources to help staff, managers and commissioners improve the services available for vulnerable adults Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/01/117109/how-evidence-policy-and-practice-interact.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/01/117109/how-evidence-policy-and-practice-interact.htmlPolicy-makers and researchers must understand each other better if practice is to be truly influenced by evidence. By Jon Glasby Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/24/117068/talking-mats-a-communication-tool-for-people-with-dementia.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/24/117068/talking-mats-a-communication-tool-for-people-with-dementia.htmlSocial worker and academic Melanie Pocock examines a study of the effectiveness of a recently developed technique designed to help dementia sufferers and people with disabilities communicate their views and needs Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/21/117025/evidence-base-parental-alcohol-misuse.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/21/117025/evidence-base-parental-alcohol-misuse.htmlCommunity Care and Community Care Inform examine how children, young people and the entire family environment are affected. By Joy Barlow Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:10:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/11/116980/research-how-the-recession-is-affecting-adult-social-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/11/116980/research-how-the-recession-is-affecting-adult-social-services.htmlAcademic Trish Hafford-Letchfield examines research that casts light on the impact of the recession on local authority adult care services Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/26/116891/research-how-scotland-is-failing-young-people-in-residential-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/26/116891/research-how-scotland-is-failing-young-people-in-residential-care.htmlSocial worker Maggie Mellon reviews findings that show worrying knowledge gaps on the effectiveness of services Thu, 26 May 2011 12:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/20/116853/research-scie-findings-on-adult-safeguarding.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/20/116853/research-scie-findings-on-adult-safeguarding.htmlPrevention, mediation and more staff traininig are the key messages from the latest Scie research on adult safeguarding Fri, 20 May 2011 13:03:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/12/116794/research-why-take-up-of-support-services-for-birth-parents-of-adopted-children-is-low.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/12/116794/research-why-take-up-of-support-services-for-birth-parents-of-adopted-children-is-low.htmlTake-up of support services by the birth parents of adopted children is low. Archie Maclullich reports on research as to the causes of this and how it can improved Thu, 12 May 2011 13:11:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/15/116694/research-good-practice-when-working-with-refugee-and-asylum-seeking-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/15/116694/research-good-practice-when-working-with-refugee-and-asylum-seeking-children.htmlCommunity Care and Community Care Inform examine findings that can be used to support good practice in the field. By academic Dr Ala SirriyehFri, 15 Apr 2011 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/12/116643/research-findings-on-emergency-accommodation-for-young-runaways.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/12/116643/research-findings-on-emergency-accommodation-for-young-runaways.htmlYoung runaways are vulnerable to harm and require support to protect them. Researcher Emilie Smeaton highlights evidence from a Scottish government report about commissioning and delivering cost-effective emergency accommodationTue, 12 Apr 2011 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/08/116642/research-lack-of-therapeutic-services-for-young-victims-of-sexual-abuse.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/08/116642/research-lack-of-therapeutic-services-for-young-victims-of-sexual-abuse.htmlAlison Domakin explores a study that highlights the gap in therapeutic provision for young people who have been sexually abused Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/31/116590/simplifying-the-personal-budgets-process-for-older-people-and-adults-with-mental-health-issues.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/31/116590/simplifying-the-personal-budgets-process-for-older-people-and-adults-with-mental-health-issues.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence presents findings from research into supporting older people and adults with mental health problems using personal budgets Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:48:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/25/116537/research-user-satisfaction-with-social-work-in-scotland.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/25/116537/research-user-satisfaction-with-social-work-in-scotland.htmlMany people in Scotland are satisfied with social work responses, but serious deficiencies remain in support for carers. Michelle Drumm reports Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/17/116490/research-adolescent-neglect-in-child-protection-work.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/17/116490/research-adolescent-neglect-in-child-protection-work.htmlThe 'incident focus' of child protection has served teenagers poorly. Susannah Bowyer examines a literature review of adolescent neglect and finds the field sparse Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:52:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/11/116455/dealing-with-parental-substance-misuse.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/11/116455/dealing-with-parental-substance-misuse.htmlCommunity Care and Community Care Inform are examining how evidence informs important areas of practice. Here, Emilie Smeaton investigates issues relating to substance-misusing parents Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:19:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/04/116388/research-towards-a-sustainable-future-with-social-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/04/116388/research-towards-a-sustainable-future-with-social-care.htmlRobin Miller and Helen Dickinson investigate the case for protecting social and environmental resources with new approaches to delivering social care Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/02/116346/research-reducing-race-inequalities-in-care-services-provision.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/03/02/116346/research-reducing-race-inequalities-in-care-services-provision.htmlSukhwinder Singh assesses research into how people from ethnic minorities can receive the care services to which they are entitled Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:13:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/17/116302/research-new-clinical-roles-for-care-home-staff.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/17/116302/research-new-clinical-roles-for-care-home-staff.htmlNew clinical roles for care home staff are being touted so the future needs of frail older people can be met. Jill Manthorpe reviews the findings of a three-year study Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/11/116265/in-loco-parentis.-demos-research-and-report-on-the-looked-after-children-system.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/11/116265/in-loco-parentis.-demos-research-and-report-on-the-looked-after-children-system.htmlThink-tank Demos has conducted an exhaustive study of the care system for children. Jo Dixon reports Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/04/116156/indicators-of-disorganised-attachment-in-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/04/116156/indicators-of-disorganised-attachment-in-children.htmlCommunity Care and Community Care Inform are examining how evidence informs important areas of practice. In the latest instalment, David Shemmings and Yvonne Shemmings look at disorganised attachmentFri, 04 Feb 2011 12:02:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/04/116227/research-and-evidence-social-isolation.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/02/04/116227/research-and-evidence-social-isolation.htmlMore awareness of social isolation is needed to offset the risk of serious mental health problems developing, according to a survey. Lee Quinney looks at the findings Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/28/116180/guidance-for-social-workers-on-managing-risks-in-self-directed-support.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/28/116180/guidance-for-social-workers-on-managing-risks-in-self-directed-support.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence has produced guidance for social workers on self-directed support and personal budgets to help service users make decisions and manage the risks safely Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/13/116098/support-and-research-gaps-in-learning-disability.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/13/116098/support-and-research-gaps-in-learning-disability.htmlDr Nick Gore presents key research findings on learning disabilities Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/06/116059/research-safeguarding-older-children-at-risk-of-serious-harm.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2011/01/06/116059/research-safeguarding-older-children-at-risk-of-serious-harm.htmlA study has addressed the gap in literature on 11- to 17-year-olds exposed to maltreatment. Karen Broadhurst reviews the findings Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/12/03/115943/research-thresholds-inconsistencies-in-adult-serious-case-reviews.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/12/03/115943/research-thresholds-inconsistencies-in-adult-serious-case-reviews.htmlAnn McDonald explores an analysis of 22 adult serious case reviews which suggests the lack of clarity in threshold levels is holding back learning for social workers Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/11/25/115902/research-inappropriate-sexual-behaviour-by-children-and-young-people.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/11/25/115902/research-inappropriate-sexual-behaviour-by-children-and-young-people.htmlCommunity Care and Community Care Inform are examining how evidence informs important areas of practice. In this article, Andrew Durham tackles inappropriate sexual behaviour by children and young peopleThu, 25 Nov 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/11/11/115786/research-effective-support-for-learning-disabled-parents.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/11/11/115786/research-effective-support-for-learning-disabled-parents.htmlA study in Wales shows that parents with learning disabilities have mixed experiences of services. Nick Gore looks at how the findings could inform better practice Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/11/05/115747/research-police-notifications-of-domestic-violence-incidents.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/11/05/115747/research-police-notifications-of-domestic-violence-incidents.htmlThe police notify social services when they attend a domestic violence incident. Jo Finch reviews research on what happens next Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/28/115694/care-implications-of-an-ageing-ethnic-population.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/28/115694/care-implications-of-an-ageing-ethnic-population.htmlJill Manthorpe reviews research on the ageing of the black and ethnic minority population in the UK Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/22/115652/key-recent-research-findings-in-mental-health.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/22/115652/key-recent-research-findings-in-mental-health.htmlProfessor Martin Knapp examines key research findings in mental health Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/16/115585/research-is-intensive-fostering-more-effective-than-custody.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/16/115585/research-is-intensive-fostering-more-effective-than-custody.htmlMany consider intensive fostering a better alternative to custody for troubled young people. Maggie Mellon reviews research supporting this viewSat, 16 Oct 2010 00:29:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/07/115512/research-drug-misuse-and-stigmatisation.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/07/115512/research-drug-misuse-and-stigmatisation.htmlSocial worker Jo Rees reviews research on the stigmatisation of substance misusers Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/04/115463/better-care-for-people-living-with-dementia.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/10/04/115463/better-care-for-people-living-with-dementia.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence's Dementia Gateway , created with the Alzheimer's Society, is an online resource for carers and professionals living and working with people with dementia. It offers tips, tools and activities to help them meet their challenges Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/24/115422/research-and-evidence-user-involvement-in-commissioning-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/24/115422/research-and-evidence-user-involvement-in-commissioning-services.htmlJon Glasby reviews an "unusual" paper that defies traditional research methods Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:02:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/17/115354/research-the-need-for-training-and-workforce-planning.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/17/115354/research-the-need-for-training-and-workforce-planning.htmlProfessor Jill Manthorpe picks out key recent research findings on social care staff Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/03/115236/young-carers-of-parents-with-mental-health-issues.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/03/115236/young-carers-of-parents-with-mental-health-issues.htmlIn 2009, The Social Care Institute for Excellence introduced guidelines for practitioners to support families in which parents have mental health problems. Here, Scie presents a case study demonstrating how the guidance could be successfully applied Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/01/115224/research-into-the-use-of-direct-payments-by-people-with-dementia.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/09/01/115224/research-into-the-use-of-direct-payments-by-people-with-dementia.htmlResearch institute director Alison Petch reviews findings from Scotland on the use of direct payments by people with dementiaWed, 01 Sep 2010 17:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/08/20/115121/restorative-justice-in-childrens-homes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/08/20/115121/restorative-justice-in-childrens-homes.htmlAcademic Pauline Ashworth examines findings on the effectiveness of restorative justice in cases involving bullying in children's residential units Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/08/05/115018/allowing-user-led-groups-to-flourish.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/08/05/115018/allowing-user-led-groups-to-flourish.htmlUser-led organisations can promote choice and control and provide a vital link between commissioners and the community. But they must be supported to develop, as the Social Care Institute for Excellence explains Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/23/114961/research-realities-assessing-early-intervention-programmes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/23/114961/research-realities-assessing-early-intervention-programmes.htmlResearch analyst Susannah Bowyer examines difficulties in assessing the effectiveness of early intervention schemes Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/08/114872/how-befriending-services-can-aid-older-peoples-well-being.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/08/114872/how-befriending-services-can-aid-older-peoples-well-being.htmlMartin Knapp and Margaret Perkins look at the findings of research into the importance of preventive work with older people Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/02/114825/social-care-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/07/02/114825/social-care-for-refugees-and-asylum-seekers.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence presents best practice in working with refugees and asylum seekers with a human rights-based approach Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/24/114787/unicef-uk-research-into-the-experiences-of-unaccompanied-migrant-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/24/114787/unicef-uk-research-into-the-experiences-of-unaccompanied-migrant-children.htmlResearch fellow Ala Sirriyeh examines findings from a Unicef UK study of unaccompanied child migrants Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/18/114739/proven-practice-the-benefits-of-early-intervention.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/18/114739/proven-practice-the-benefits-of-early-intervention.htmlThe Centre for Excellence and Outcomes presents the latest guidance on how professionals can play a vital role in securing early years development, by focusing on outreach, parental support and the learning environment Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:11:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/11/114697/an-asset-based-approach-to-community-building.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/11/114697/an-asset-based-approach-to-community-building.htmlProfessor Bob Hudson explores the idea of an asset approach to community building and how it ties in with the concept of the Big Society but says that its development should not be seen as a way of cost cutting Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/04/114648/proven-practice-maintaining-older-peoples-dignity.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/06/04/114648/proven-practice-maintaining-older-peoples-dignity.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence presents updated guidance on achieving dignity in care for older people Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/28/114615/research-realities-does-the-common-assessment-framework-lead-to-better-outcomes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/28/114615/research-realities-does-the-common-assessment-framework-lead-to-better-outcomes.htmlDoes the common assessment framework lead to better outcomes for children who have additional needs? Susannah Bowyer describes a mixed picture Fri, 28 May 2010 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/28/114607/cost-effectiveness-in-childrens-social-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/28/114607/cost-effectiveness-in-childrens-social-care.html Measures of success Jennifer Beecham looks at what we know and don't know about cost-effectiveness in children's social care LACK OF EVIDENCE Published...Fri, 28 May 2010 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/19/114503/research-realities-self-directed-care-personalisation-and-people-with-profound-and-multiple-disabilites.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/19/114503/research-realities-self-directed-care-personalisation-and-people-with-profound-and-multiple-disabilites.htmlThere are 16,000 adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in England. Melanie Henwood finds there is still a long way to go before their needs are fully met, although self-directed support points the way forward Wed, 19 May 2010 17:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/12/113790/popp-a-look-at-the-final-report-on-partnerships-for-older-people-projects.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/05/12/113790/popp-a-look-at-the-final-report-on-partnerships-for-older-people-projects.htmlThe National Evaluation of Partnerships for Older People Projects suggests nearly all are cost effective, while there was particular success with the provision of practical help, finds social care consultant Melanie Henwood Wed, 12 May 2010 17:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/04/22/114347/play-and-creative-arts-help-children-in-care-explore-their-lives.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/04/22/114347/play-and-creative-arts-help-children-in-care-explore-their-lives.htmlSocial workers can use play and the creative arts to help looked-after children explore and discuss their experiences. The Social Care Institute for Excellence explains how Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/04/16/114298/research-findings-into-social-workers-use-of-time.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/04/16/114298/research-findings-into-social-workers-use-of-time.htmlAnna Gupta examines the findings of the most comprehensive survey of social workers' use of time ever conducted in the UK Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/04/01/114215/research-realities-sexual-exploitation-of-young-asylum-seekers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/04/01/114215/research-realities-sexual-exploitation-of-young-asylum-seekers.htmlAla Sirriyeh looks at a study into the sexual maltreatment faced by young asylum seekers after they arrive alone in the UK from the Horn of Africa Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114038/proven-practice-shared-lives-schemes-for-adults.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114038/proven-practice-shared-lives-schemes-for-adults.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence presents the latest guidance on Shared Lives schemes for adults Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:05:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113978/support-for-fathers-of-learning-disabled-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113978/support-for-fathers-of-learning-disabled-children.htmlResearch into the positive roles that fathers of children with learning disabilities can provide is explored by Nick Gore Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:41:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/04/113735/research-realities-emergency-accommodation-for-young-runaways.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/04/113735/research-realities-emergency-accommodation-for-young-runaways.htmlA report into the experiences of young runaways and the problems they encounter is examined by Susannah Bowyer Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/26/113269/proven-practice-minimising-the-use-of-restraint-in-care-homes-for-elderly-people.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/26/113269/proven-practice-minimising-the-use-of-restraint-in-care-homes-for-elderly-people.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence explains how a thorough knowledge of residents' needs, multi-agency partnerships, and good record-keeping can reduce the need for restraint of residents in care homes Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/05/113077/research-realities-the-psychological-welfare-of-young-people-in-the-uk.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/05/113077/research-realities-the-psychological-welfare-of-young-people-in-the-uk.htmlPsychologist Ann Phoenix examines a study that spans three decades shows worrying changes in the mental well-being of children in the UK, and backs reports of widespread unhappiness Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/22/112949/research-improving-services-for-people-with-multiple-and-complext-needs.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/22/112949/research-improving-services-for-people-with-multiple-and-complext-needs.htmlAlison Petch reviews a study into how effective 14 pilot projects have been in improving services for people with multiple needs. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/12/112830/research-realities-the-experiences-of-birth-parents.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/12/112830/research-realities-the-experiences-of-birth-parents.htmlSusannah Bowyer looks at the importance of sharing information and maintaining contact with birth parents in the long-term foster care of children Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/02/112762/proven-practice-self-advocacy-and-complex-needs.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/02/112762/proven-practice-self-advocacy-and-complex-needs.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence recommends self-advocacy as a way of ensuring people with learning disabilities and complex needs are not left behind in personalisation reforms Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/23/112673/research-realities-dementia-in-extra-care-housing.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/23/112673/research-realities-dementia-in-extra-care-housing.htmlHow viable is it for people with dementia to live semi-independently in extra care housing? Melanie Henwood reports on recent research for the Housing and Dementia Research Consortium with funding from the JRF Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/10/112552/promoting-quality-in-childrens-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/10/112552/promoting-quality-in-childrens-services.htmlSocial care researcher James Blewitt examines research carried out into outcomes for children in contact with social services Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/28/112467/review-by-jill-manthorpe-of-research-on-migrant-care-workers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/28/112467/review-by-jill-manthorpe-of-research-on-migrant-care-workers.htmlThe UK is heavily reliant on migrants to provide care in residential homes and clients' own homes. What are the implications of this for providers? Social work professor Jill Manthorpe reviews recent research Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/20/112402/scie-on-how-early-years-interventions-can-benefit-disabled-children.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/20/112402/scie-on-how-early-years-interventions-can-benefit-disabled-children.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence looks at how early years interventions can benefit disabled under-eights and their families Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/16/112122/proven-practice-the-holistic-approach-to-family-mental-health.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/16/112122/proven-practice-the-holistic-approach-to-family-mental-health.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence offers guidance on holistically working with parents with mental health problemsThu, 16 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/10/112072/education-of-children-in-need.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/10/112072/education-of-children-in-need.htmlA study suggesting ways to iron out failures in communication between schools and children's services is evaluated by researcher Claire Cameron Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/112000/progress-on-personal-budgets-july-2009-personalisation.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/112000/progress-on-personal-budgets-july-2009-personalisation.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence gauges research findings behind the development of personal and individual budgets Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:58:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/26/111953/progress-reports-on-personal-budgets.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/26/111953/progress-reports-on-personal-budgets.htmlSeparate reports have looked into the introduction of personal budgets in five local authorities. Alison Petch sums up the findings Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/17/111867/proven-practiceeffective-parenting-programmes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/17/111867/proven-practiceeffective-parenting-programmes.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence examines research into parenting programmes where children have behavioural problems Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:02:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/05/111740/proven-practice-11-june-2009-measuring-care-staffs-skills.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/05/111740/proven-practice-11-june-2009-measuring-care-staffs-skills.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence analyses the use of an online training resource to boost staff's literacy, numeracy and communication skills Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/20/111573/research-realities-benefits-of-intensive-family-support.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/20/111573/research-realities-benefits-of-intensive-family-support.htmlJames Blewett discusses the implications for practice of a recent study of targeted family support, which he co-authored Wed, 20 May 2009 13:28:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/30/111441/individual-budget-users-and-carers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/30/111441/individual-budget-users-and-carers.htmlAn examination of a major study on the implications of individual budgets for carers. By academic Jill ManthorpeThu, 30 Apr 2009 14:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/17/111315/research-realities-a-professionals-place-in-extended-schools.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/04/17/111315/research-realities-a-professionals-place-in-extended-schools.htmlThe extended school environment can help to strengthen multi-agency relationshipsFri, 17 Apr 2009 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/11/24/110064/personalisation-who-cares-about-personal-assistants.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/11/24/110064/personalisation-who-cares-about-personal-assistants.htmlLearning by Experience is a new section showcasing recent research in social care. It will focus on research in important areas of social care and social work which contributes to the evidence base for practice. The research discussed in Learning by Experience can be anything from a small research project undertaken by a practitioner working on the front line to a major piece of academic research carried out by a university.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/11/12/109911/reducing-depression-how-older-peoples-care-workers-can-help.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/11/12/109911/reducing-depression-how-older-peoples-care-workers-can-help.htmlPromoting service users’ “well-being” was one of the most welcome new themes in the 2006 White Paper, Our Health, Our Care, Our Say. (1) How can social care services bring well-being into their everyday work?Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/08/27/109225/learning-by-experience-children-leaving-care-give-their-verdict.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/08/27/109225/learning-by-experience-children-leaving-care-give-their-verdict.htmlThe Social Care Institute for Excellence offers an overview of other research and resources on children leaving care Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:29:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/07/30/108961/obstacles-to-choice-and-control-in-residential-services-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/07/30/108961/obstacles-to-choice-and-control-in-residential-services-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htmlGovernment policy requires organisations providing social care to promote choice and control. We recently carried out an intensive study observing what happens from day-to-day in the lives of people with learning disabilities in services. One major obstacle to the promotion of empowerment was that the choice and control agenda is seen by many staff as conflicting with other policies, agendas and rules at play within services. We recommend a process of ‘myth-busting’ in individual services. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:28:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/07/25/107863/learning-by-experience-disabled-students-and-staff-disclosing-disability.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/07/25/107863/learning-by-experience-disabled-students-and-staff-disclosing-disability.htmlLearning by Experience is a new section showcasing recent research in social care. It will focus on research in important areas of social care and social work which contributes to the evidence base for practice. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/07/25/108960/autistic-spectrum-disorders-and-information-sharing-and-assessment-opportunities-to-make-a-difference.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/07/25/108960/autistic-spectrum-disorders-and-information-sharing-and-assessment-opportunities-to-make-a-difference.htmlThis article presents information collected during a needs assessment of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to highlight the issues facing children with ASD and their families. It identified fragmented support, a lack of appropriate support, and poor knowledge of the disorder among some professionals. The article considers how the Common Assessment Framework and Lead Professional initiatives might improve services to children with ASD and highlights issues for consideration in the implementation of these initiatives.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/06/26/108657/education-of-children-in-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/06/26/108657/education-of-children-in-care.htmlLearning by Experience is a new section showcasing recent research in social care. It will focus on research in important areas of social care and social work which contributes to the evidence base for practice. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/06/19/108581/improving-independence-can-homecare-re-ablement-make-a-difference-in-the-long-term.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/06/19/108581/improving-independence-can-homecare-re-ablement-make-a-difference-in-the-long-term.html Abstract Adult social care services are increasingly developing home care re-ablement services. Findings from a new study of four councils with adult social services responsibilities indicate that re-ablement may reduce the subsequent use of home care services. For some people, it is possible that benefits may be sustained for 12 months or longer. Whilst there is no one single 'blueprint' for a successful re-ablement service, a number of common issues did emerge as either enhancing - or limiting - the benefits of home care re-ablement services. Homecare re-ablement is now very firmly on the agenda of adult social care services. In 2006, the Department of Health’s Care Services Efficiency Delivery (CSED) Programme, reviewed progress in developing homecare re-ablement services in England. This showed that by the end of 2006, 60 councils had a homecare re-ablement service of some kind and a further 40 were either planning to establish a service or wished to do so. Across...Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/19/108229/social-work-in-the-information-age.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/19/108229/social-work-in-the-information-age.htmlThere has been much debate about how social work and other human services are managing in the information age. Mon, 19 May 2008 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/09/107933/a-novel-multi-component-intervention-for-unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-young-people-the-well-being-project-london-borough-of-hillingdon.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/09/107933/a-novel-multi-component-intervention-for-unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-young-people-the-well-being-project-london-borough-of-hillingdon.htmlThis study describes the Well Being Project, which provides a number of multi-service, psychological educational, educational and practical interventions for unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) at the London Borough of Hillingdon. Over the course of two years the project has worked with 376 UASC and 99 social care professionals. The project achieved the targets identified in the public service agreement and made clinically important improvement to the children’s emotional and behavioural outcomes scores.Fri, 09 May 2008 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/09/108150/who-is-studying-pqsw-implications-of-the-pqsw-student-profile.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/09/108150/who-is-studying-pqsw-implications-of-the-pqsw-student-profile.htmlRecent changes in PQSW education mean that information regarding the programmes and their subsequent impact is becoming increasingly important. As yet, little work has been published on impact although early work by McCloskey on evaluating PQSW programmes found they had a positive effect on personal, team and organisational development, with implications for social workers and organisational performance being particularly powerful.Fri, 09 May 2008 11:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/26/107725/learning-by-experience-elder-abuse-prevalence-and-prevention-research.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/26/107725/learning-by-experience-elder-abuse-prevalence-and-prevention-research.htmlLearning By Experience is a new section showcasing recent research in social care. It will focus on research in important areas of social care and social work which contributes to the evidence base for practice.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:59:00 GMT