http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbThu, 18 Mar 2010 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/18/114088/personal-budget-rollout-could-increase-pressure-on-councils.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/18/114088/personal-budget-rollout-could-increase-pressure-on-councils.htmlCouncils could face pressure on resources by having to commission traditional services alongside innovative ones as they roll out personal budgets, research by think-tank Demos shows.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/18/114079/browns-flagship-free-personal-care-bill-dismantled-by-lords.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/18/114079/browns-flagship-free-personal-care-bill-dismantled-by-lords.htmlGordon Brown's flagship free personal care bill has been torpedoed in the House of Lords and now has little chance of becoming law until after the general election.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:53:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/18/114058/two-thirds-of-pcts-cannot-account-for-dementia-strategy-money.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/18/114058/two-thirds-of-pcts-cannot-account-for-dementia-strategy-money.htmlNearly two-thirds of primary care trusts (PCTs) are unable to show where they have spent money intended to support the national dementia strategy, Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/17/114076/care-white-paper-likely-to-be-vague-on-state-funding-figures.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/17/114076/care-white-paper-likely-to-be-vague-on-state-funding-figures.htmlThe mammoth public spending deficit is likely to prevent ministers from making significant financial commitments in the forthcoming care funding White Paper, experts have warned.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/16/114055/in-control-personal-budgets-delivering-improved-outcomes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/16/114055/in-control-personal-budgets-delivering-improved-outcomes.htmlPersonal budgets have improved the lives of most users but fewer clients have true control over their care and support than official estimates indicate, In Control said today.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/114046/royal-college-of-psychiatrists-to-lead-hospital-dementia-audit.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/114046/royal-college-of-psychiatrists-to-lead-hospital-dementia-audit.htmlA comprehensive audit of dementia care in hospitals in England and Wales is to commence this week with a view to developing a quality mark for dementia care.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/12/114039/mps-let-public-decide-on-fully-tax-funded-social-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/12/114039/mps-let-public-decide-on-fully-tax-funded-social-care.htmlThe public should be asked whether it supports full tax funding for adult social care, rather than have the option closed off by government, an influential cross-party group of MPs said today.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:29:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114033/politicians-lack-will-to-reform-care-funding-rules.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114033/politicians-lack-will-to-reform-care-funding-rules.htmlPoliticians have been accused of lacking the will to fix the problems afflicting ordinary residence rules, which can place a huge burden on some local authorities and trap disabled people in unsuitable housing.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114026/burnham-hints-white-paper-will-back-compulsory-care-levy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114026/burnham-hints-white-paper-will-back-compulsory-care-levy.htmlHealth secretary Andy Burnham has strongly suggested the forthcoming adult white paper will back a compulsory levy to fund care as he talked up the idea in a debate with his Tory and Lib Dem opposite numbers yesterday. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114029/news-round-up-failings-over-raped-daughters-death-tax.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/114029/news-round-up-failings-over-raped-daughters-death-tax.htmlHeadlines in today’s papers include:- Litany of failures that let father rape his daughters for years; Labour refuses to rule out 'death tax' to fund care for elderly; Teacher had affair with teenager at special needs school, court told; Schoolgirl, 13, found hanged amid claims she was bullied because she was pretty. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:11:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114018/phil-hope-pcts-will-be-held-to-account-on-carers-funding.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114018/phil-hope-pcts-will-be-held-to-account-on-carers-funding.htmlPrimary care trusts will be held to account for their spending on carers following revelations that dedicated resources for short breaks were not being spent as desired, care services minister Phil Hope has pledged.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114002/personalisation-chief-john-bolton-to-leave-department-of-health.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114002/personalisation-chief-john-bolton-to-leave-department-of-health.htmlThe civil servant who has led on the implementation of the personalisation programme in England is to leave the Department of Health.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114015/news-round-up-jon-venables-laming-adult-care-row-election.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114015/news-round-up-jon-venables-laming-adult-care-row-election.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Parties clash ahead of elderly social care summit; Psychiatric report said Jon Venables was a 'negligible risk'; Public sector pay has risen 15% more than private since Labour came to powerWed, 10 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114017/political-leaders-urged-to-stop-bickering-over-social-care-reform.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/10/114017/political-leaders-urged-to-stop-bickering-over-social-care-reform.htmlAn Age Concern and Help the Aged poll has revealed that six out of 10 adults think politicians are not doing enough to work together to improve the care and support system.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/114001/court-ruling-may-increase-adult-care-costs-for-councils.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/114001/court-ruling-may-increase-adult-care-costs-for-councils.htmlCouncils that have service users placed in their areas by other authorities could face higher bills after a High Court judgement.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/113986/mental-health-service-for-veterans-rolled-out-across-wales.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/113986/mental-health-service-for-veterans-rolled-out-across-wales.htmlA pilot project to support armed services personnel experiencing mental health problems as a result of their service will be extended across Wales.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113988/integration-birmingham-to-create-315m-health-and-care-budget.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113988/integration-birmingham-to-create-315m-health-and-care-budget.htmlBirmingham Council and its NHS partners are set to create a pooled budget of £315m, establishing what is believed to be one of the country's biggest health and social care partnership arrangements.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113979/adult-care-faces-cuts-as-councils-protect-childrens-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113979/adult-care-faces-cuts-as-councils-protect-childrens-services.htmlMost councils are planning savage cuts to adult social care but intend to protect children's services from financial pain, public finance chiefs have found.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113959/basw-asked-to-step-down-from-social-work-college-talks.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/05/113959/basw-asked-to-step-down-from-social-work-college-talks.htmlThe British Association of Social Workers has been asked to step down from the national college development group amid growing criticism of its decision to launch a breakaway social work college. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:54:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/113946/welsh-tories-slam-failure-to-publish-dementia-plan.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/113946/welsh-tories-slam-failure-to-publish-dementia-plan.htmlThe Welsh Conservatives have slammed the country's government for failing to publish its dementia plan, nearly two years after it was promised.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/113945/mental-health-worker-suspended-after-client-commits-suicide.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/113945/mental-health-worker-suspended-after-client-commits-suicide.htmlA mental health social worker who failed to properly assess a man who later committed suicide has been suspended from the social care register for a year.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/113943/news-round-up-james-bulger-sarahs-law-autism-care-lottery.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/113943/news-round-up-james-bulger-sarahs-law-autism-care-lottery.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- James Bulger's killer 'back where he belongs'; 'Sarah's law' pilot raises revenge fears; New focus on adults with autism; How pensioners are punished by the care lotteryWed, 03 Mar 2010 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/01/113929/news-round-up-shannon-matthews-council-cuts-end-of-life-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/01/113929/news-round-up-shannon-matthews-council-cuts-end-of-life-care.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Councils consider plans to shed 170,000 public sector jobs; Shannon Matthews kidnap report unlikely until after election; Terminally ill 'unable to die at home through lack of nursing cover'; Legal challenge over Yarl's Wood womenMon, 01 Mar 2010 09:04:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/26/113914/mental-health-talking-therapies-scheme-ahead-of-schedule.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/26/113914/mental-health-talking-therapies-scheme-ahead-of-schedule.htmlA mental health scheme offering low-intensity talking therapies in England is ahead of schedule, according to a government report, which has revised delivery guidance.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/25/113893/tories-appoint-lse-professor-to-slash-social-work-bureaucracy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/25/113893/tories-appoint-lse-professor-to-slash-social-work-bureaucracy.htmlThe Conservatives have appointed Eileen Munro, professor of social policy at the London School of Economics, to consider how bureaucracy should be slashed in social work and child protection.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/23/113870/review-of-mental-illness-among-offenders-urged.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/23/113870/review-of-mental-illness-among-offenders-urged.htmlA report out today recommends a review of the prevalence of mental health problems among offenders after revealing that only half who would benefit from treatment are sent to secure hospitals. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/19/113841/carers-uk-urges-more-support-for-carers-to-avoid-crisis.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/19/113841/carers-uk-urges-more-support-for-carers-to-avoid-crisis.htmlCarers UK today called on employers and the state to sign up to a 'social contract' to support carers to help stave off a "tipping point" when families will no longer be able to provide sufficient care for older people.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/17/113822/news-round-up-assisted-dying-death-tax-edlington-case.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/17/113822/news-round-up-assisted-dying-death-tax-edlington-case.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Torture boys' sentence 'not too lenient'; The confessions of a mercy killer; Seventeen million could have to pay 'death tax', Tories claim; Yarl's Wood children face 'extreme distress'Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/12/113802/adass-lead-dementia-money-not-being-spent-as-desired.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/12/113802/adass-lead-dementia-money-not-being-spent-as-desired.htmlThe £150m identified for primary care trusts to implement the national dementia strategy from 2009-11 has not been spent on its desired purpose, a local government leader has claimed. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/12/113796/news-round-up-baby-p-legacy-means-more-work-suffolk-cuts.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/12/113796/news-round-up-baby-p-legacy-means-more-work-suffolk-cuts.htmlAlso in today's papers:- Social services 'failed autistic boy' and Mandelson denies Labour abandoning pledges to increase spendingFri, 12 Feb 2010 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/12/113793/cqc-to-hold-talks-on-joining-up-health-and-social-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/12/113793/cqc-to-hold-talks-on-joining-up-health-and-social-care.html The Care Quality Commission is set to hold discussions with stakeholders over the coming months on how it intends to encourage greater levels of joined-up...Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:15:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/11/113776/mental-health-staff-at-risk-through-ambulance-delays.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/11/113776/mental-health-staff-at-risk-through-ambulance-delays.htmlApproved mental health professionals are being left waiting up to five hours for an ambulance while detaining potentially aggressive patients, a professional body has said. (Pic: Rex Features)Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/10/113772/andy-burnham-approves-care-trust-for-blackburn-with-darwen.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/10/113772/andy-burnham-approves-care-trust-for-blackburn-with-darwen.htmlHealth secretary Andy Burnham has approved the creation of a "care trust plus" to integrate health and social care commissioning in Blackburn with Darwen.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:12:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/10/113764/councils-fail-to-tell-service-users-about-personal-budgets.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/10/113764/councils-fail-to-tell-service-users-about-personal-budgets.htmlMany councils in England are failing to provide potential service users with adequate information about personal budgets – nearly two years into the personalisation agenda.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/113761/scottish-government-launches-personalisation-strategy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/113761/scottish-government-launches-personalisation-strategy.html The Scottish government has issued a consultative 10-year strategy to roll out personalisation...Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/113758/news-round-up-assisted-dying-care-levy-asylum-hunger-strike.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/113758/news-round-up-assisted-dying-care-levy-asylum-hunger-strike.htmlOther headlines in today's papers:- Inheritance levy to fund social care being considered by ministers; Margo MacDonald's Bill 'would encourage suicide tourism to Scotland'; Hunger strike at detention centreTue, 09 Feb 2010 08:44:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/113751/institute-of-psychiatry-launches-site-to-help-mental-health-carers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/113751/institute-of-psychiatry-launches-site-to-help-mental-health-carers.html Relatives, carers and friends of people with psychosis are being helped to access clear information and advice on the condition and the support available...Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/03/113713/cqc-councils-to-face-tougher-test-but-no-rating-in-2010-11.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/03/113713/cqc-councils-to-face-tougher-test-but-no-rating-in-2010-11.htmlEnglish councils would face a tougher assessment of performance but no overall rating in 2010-11, if consultative plans issued by the Care Quality Commission yesterday come to fruition.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:17:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/03/113712/alzheimers-research-trust-dementia-impact-higher-than-ever.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/03/113712/alzheimers-research-trust-dementia-impact-higher-than-ever.htmlDementia costs the UK economy £23bn a year and affects 820,000 people, according to research out today which found that the impact of the disease was far higher than previously thought and that research funding was far too low.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:06:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/02/113704/mental-health-charity-fined-30000-over-support-workers-killing.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/02/113704/mental-health-charity-fined-30000-over-support-workers-killing.htmlA mental health charity has been fined £30,000 for failing to protect a support worker who was stabbed to death by a service user in 2006. Ashleigh Ewing (pictured), 22, was killed in Newcastle in May 2006 during a home visit on behalf of Sunderland-based charity Mental Health Matters. (Pic credit: PA) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/01/113696/sunderland-charity-allowed-support-workers-lone-visit.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/01/113696/sunderland-charity-allowed-support-workers-lone-visit.htmlA mental health charity has pleaded guilty to failing to protect a support worker who was stabbed to death during a home visit to a service user. Ashleigh Ewing, 22 (pictured), was killed in Newcastle in May 2006 while working for Sunderland-based charity Mental Health Matters. (Picture: PA Images)Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/29/113682/msps-to-debate-bill-on-opening-men-only-care-home-to-women.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/29/113682/msps-to-debate-bill-on-opening-men-only-care-home-to-women.html A care home for men with drink-related mental health problems is to expand its services to women for the first time in its 150-year history - through...Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/29/113668/lga-councils-should-control-primary-health.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/29/113668/lga-councils-should-control-primary-health.html Councils should have greater control over the running of health services, the Local Government Association said today. In a consultative document,...Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/28/113657/mental-health-foundation-urges-more-support-for-veterans.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/28/113657/mental-health-foundation-urges-more-support-for-veterans.htmlThe Mental Health Foundation today called for more to be done to look after the mental health of military veterans. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:31:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/26/113654/nhs-chief-answers-criticisms-over-lack-of-priority-for-dementia.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/26/113654/nhs-chief-answers-criticisms-over-lack-of-priority-for-dementia.htmlNHS chief executive David Nicholson has answered criticisms over the government's failure to make dementia a priority for the health service. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/26/113656/wales-legislates-to-improve-information-for-carers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/26/113656/wales-legislates-to-improve-information-for-carers.htmlThe Welsh government has introduced legislation to improve the lives of carers through improved information. The proposed Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure would place duties on the NHS and local authorities in Wales to work together to provide information for carers and consult them on services that they or the people they care for receive.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/26/113646/mandatory-adult-safeguarding-boards-on-the-cards.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/26/113646/mandatory-adult-safeguarding-boards-on-the-cards.htmlThe government last week announced plans to make multi-agency adult safeguarding boards mandatory by putting them on a statutory footing.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/25/113638/north-west-mental-health-survey-makes-case-for-prevention.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/25/113638/north-west-mental-health-survey-makes-case-for-prevention.htmlPrimary care trusts in the North West are being urged to shift resources into promoting good mental health after a comprehensive survey showed stark differences in mental well-being.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:38:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/25/113633/professor-to-lead-national-dementia-strategy-implementation.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/25/113633/professor-to-lead-national-dementia-strategy-implementation.htmlAn academic and old age psychiatrist has been appointed to lead the implementation of the Department of Health's national dementia strategy for England.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/22/113631/cambridgeshire-plans-3.8m-cuts-in-adult-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/22/113631/cambridgeshire-plans-3.8m-cuts-in-adult-care.htmlCambridgeshire Council could be set to cut its budget for adult social care by £3.8m. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/21/113614/ethnic-minority-mental-health-in-patient-numbers-unacceptable.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/21/113614/ethnic-minority-mental-health-in-patient-numbers-unacceptable.htmlCampaigners have branded the continuing over-representation of ethnic minorities in inpatient mental health services as "disappointing" and "unacceptable",...Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/21/113607/mental-health-ethnic-minority-groups-still-over-represented.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/21/113607/mental-health-ethnic-minority-groups-still-over-represented.htmlThe proportion of people from ethnic minorities receiving in-patient mental health services is still showing no signs of reduction, a Care Quality Commission survey revealed today.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:19:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/20/113608/york-council-proposes-care-cuts-and-increased-charges.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/20/113608/york-council-proposes-care-cuts-and-increased-charges.htmlOlder and disabled people in York are facing cuts to respite care services and increased charges as the council tries to claw back a projected overspend of £1.1m in adult social care.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/19/113592/phil-hope-announces-extra-protection-for-vulnerable-adults.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/19/113592/phil-hope-announces-extra-protection-for-vulnerable-adults.htmlSafeguarding adults boards are to be put on a statutory footing and will be made mandatory for all English local authorities under proposals announced by care minster Phil Hope today.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/15/113576/report-into-childs-death-highlights-social-work-failings.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/15/113576/report-into-childs-death-highlights-social-work-failings.htmlThe family of a five-year-old killed by her mother found their involvement with social services to be a "bruising and disenchanting encounter", according to a new report on the case.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/15/113559/news-round-up-loan-sharks-tories-want-more-disabled-mps-family-spending-falls.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/15/113559/news-round-up-loan-sharks-tories-want-more-disabled-mps-family-spending-falls.htmlThousands of households have taken out loans with interest rates averaging 825% during "the worst Christmas in a generation" for illegal doorstep lending, according to a new report. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/15/113558/kings-fund-chief-savages-personal-care-at-home-bill.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/15/113558/kings-fund-chief-savages-personal-care-at-home-bill.htmlGovernment plans to provide free personal care at home for users with high needs have "thrown into reverse" its efforts to persuade the public of the need to contribute to their future care costs.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/14/113557/pcts-must-be-required-to-deliver-on-dementia-strategy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/14/113557/pcts-must-be-required-to-deliver-on-dementia-strategy.htmlPrimary care trusts should be required to deliver on the government's national dementia strategy, sector leaders said today, after a critical National Audit Office report found the strategy was at risk of failure.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:50:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/14/113548/lord-lipsey-personal-care-bill-faces-rough-ride-in-lords.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/14/113548/lord-lipsey-personal-care-bill-faces-rough-ride-in-lords.htmlLabour peer Lord Lipsey has predicted that the Personal Care at Home Bill will face a "rough ride" as it progresses through the House of Lords.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/14/113542/national-dementia-strategy-at-risk-of-failure-says-nao.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/14/113542/national-dementia-strategy-at-risk-of-failure-says-nao.htmlThe government's national dementia strategy for England is at risk of failure because of a lack of leadership and mechanisms to deliver on change, a National Audit Office report warned today.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/13/113536/news-round-up-louise-casey-pensioner-deaths-cuts.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/13/113536/news-round-up-louise-casey-pensioner-deaths-cuts.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Public service cuts to target middle classes; It's none of your business: What Age Concern told neighbour who phoned fearing for older couple later found dead in their home; 'Problem' families should be put into care, says crime adviserWed, 13 Jan 2010 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/12/113528/news-round-up-parky-bridgend-suicides-cold-deaths-probe.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/12/113528/news-round-up-parky-bridgend-suicides-cold-deaths-probe.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Michael Parkinson says care of elderly downright unacceptable; Pensioners found dead in their own home at peak of UK's Big Freeze spark inquiry; Bridgend: Double hanging in town rocked by young suicidesTue, 12 Jan 2010 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/11/113525/mental-health-committee-says-ban-on-sectioned-mps-must-end.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/11/113525/mental-health-committee-says-ban-on-sectioned-mps-must-end.html Members of Parliament should not lose their seat if they are sectioned for six months, a committee of MPs said today. A report by the Speaker's...Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/08/113502/burnham-pledges-care-funding-white-paper-before-election.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/08/113502/burnham-pledges-care-funding-white-paper-before-election.htmlThe government still intends to produce a white paper on adult care funding reform before the next general election to ensure it becomes a "top order issue" on polling day, health secretary Andy Burnham said yesterday.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/07/113499/pledge-to-camhs-lacks-commitment-says-youngminds.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/07/113499/pledge-to-camhs-lacks-commitment-says-youngminds.htmlMental health charity YoungMinds has said the government's pledge to support local delivery of child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs), announced today, lacks the commitment necessary to make a difference.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/07/113494/homelessness-health-audit-exposes-service-gaps.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/07/113494/homelessness-health-audit-exposes-service-gaps.htmlA government-backed audit of single homeless people in three areas has uncovered significant health needs but gaps in provision to meet them.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:38:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/07/113492/news-round-up-gary-mckinnon-vetting-and-barring-cuts.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/07/113492/news-round-up-gary-mckinnon-vetting-and-barring-cuts.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Abusers could slip through, admits vetting scheme boss; Extradition of Gary McKinnon 'breaches Bill of Rights'; The Saga manifesto: Over-50s tell party leaders what they want from the governmentThu, 07 Jan 2010 08:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/05/113473/mps-say-care-fees-put-unfair-burden-on-dementia-sufferers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/05/113473/mps-say-care-fees-put-unfair-burden-on-dementia-sufferers.htmlTwo-thirds of MPs feel charges for personal care services place an unfair burden on people with dementia, an Alzheimer's Society survey revealed this week.Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:57:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/05/113472/mhf-people-with-recurring-depression-denied-key-therapy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/05/113472/mhf-people-with-recurring-depression-denied-key-therapy.htmlThe Mental Health Foundation has called on the government to improve access to mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT), after a survey found poor uptake from GPs five years after the treatment won official backing.Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/04/113471/labour-tory-spending-plans-have-34bn-black-hole.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/04/113471/labour-tory-spending-plans-have-34bn-black-hole.htmlLabour today accused the Conservatives of having a £34bn hole in their spending plans as the Tories outlined their election platform for health and social care.Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:29:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/04/113469/news-round-up-public-spending-brian-moore-abuse-recession.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2010/01/04/113469/news-round-up-public-spending-brian-moore-abuse-recession.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Brown insists big cuts are not inevitable; Recession will lead to 'lost generation' of young people; Why I told about my abuse, by England rugby star Brian MooreMon, 04 Jan 2010 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/18/113450/consultation-starts-on-closure-of-therapeutic-community.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/18/113450/consultation-starts-on-closure-of-therapeutic-community.htmlConsultations started today on the proposed closure of Birmingham's Main House, which runs an intensive residential therapeutic programme for people with a personality disorder.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:58:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/11/113414/tool-to-gauge-childrens-experiences-of-mental-health-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/11/113414/tool-to-gauge-childrens-experiences-of-mental-health-services.htmlThe experiences of children and young people using mental health services may soon be measurable, thanks to a tool being developed at King's College, London.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/09/113396/news-round-up-haringey-social-services-whitehall-cuts-oneplace.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/09/113396/news-round-up-haringey-social-services-whitehall-cuts-oneplace.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Haringey social services still 'poor', says Ofsted a year after Baby P; Chancellor warns Whitehall of ‘real cuts’; Councils named and shamed by online audit of public services from bins to jails; Prison ministers accused over action on heroin; Darling is forced to delay pension boost.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/07/113377/mental-health-bodies-welcome-new-horizons.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/07/113377/mental-health-bodies-welcome-new-horizons.htmlCharities and mental health bodies have welcomed the launch of the government's New Horizons strategy, but want more guidance on its practicalities.Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/07/113374/government-launches-10-year-mental-health-strategy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/07/113374/government-launches-10-year-mental-health-strategy.htmlA 10-year mental health strategy centring on depression has been launched by the government today. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/04/113366/adasss-owen-attacks-cqc-over-treatment-of-eight-councils.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/04/113366/adasss-owen-attacks-cqc-over-treatment-of-eight-councils.htmlThe Association of Directors of Adult Social Services' president has lambasted the Care Quality Commission over its treatment of the eight councils rated 'adequate' in this year's annual performance assessment. Jenny Owen said most of the eight did not know that they were going to be categorised as "priority for improvement" following yesterday's assessment until Owen informed them earlier this week. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/04/113363/carers-rights-day-third-of-carers-put-in-50-hours-a-week.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/04/113363/carers-rights-day-third-of-carers-put-in-50-hours-a-week.htmlAlmost one in three carers are caring for a loved-one for over 50 hours a week while 9% had given up work and 7% reduced their hours, a survey has found.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113333/cqc-ratings-reactions-from-the-sector.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113333/cqc-ratings-reactions-from-the-sector.htmlThe Care Quality Commission published its annual performance assessment of local authority adult social care today, along with a report looking at how care providers are doing against CQC's quality ratings system and the national minimum standards. Here are some of the reactions from sector bodies.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113354/eight-councils-face-cqc-scrutiny-after-adequate-rating.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113354/eight-councils-face-cqc-scrutiny-after-adequate-rating.htmlEight councils will face added scrutiny from the Care Quality Commission over the coming year after receiving an adequate rating in this year's annual performance assessment.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113347/southwark-lambasts-cqc-ratings-after-downgrade.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113347/southwark-lambasts-cqc-ratings-after-downgrade.htmlSouthwark Council has demanded an urgent parliamentary review of the Care Quality Commission after the regulator downgraded the London borough from 'excellent' to 'adequate' in this year's annual performance assessment.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113342/cqc-councils-improve-for-seventh-year-running-in-adult-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113342/cqc-councils-improve-for-seventh-year-running-in-adult-care.htmlCouncils improved their overall performance in adult social care for the seventh successive year in 2008-9 despite facing a tougher assessment process, the Care Quality Commission (chief executive Cynthia Bower, pictured) said today.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113343/news-round-up-care-ratings-hate-crime-probe-poverty-up-child-protection-row.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113343/news-round-up-care-ratings-hate-crime-probe-poverty-up-child-protection-row.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Nearly 4,000 adult social services criticised over level of care provided; Boy, two, is snatched by social workers after refusing doctor's advice to feed him junk food; Action on disability hate crimesThu, 03 Dec 2009 08:25:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113341/care-provider-ratings-on-the-up-but-cqc-warns-poorer-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/03/113341/care-provider-ratings-on-the-up-but-cqc-warns-poorer-services.htmlThe quality of adult care providers across England improved from 2008-9 however the Care Quality Commission has warned under-performing services to improve urgently.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/02/113335/taskforce-plans-may-neglect-adults-services-and-mental-health.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/02/113335/taskforce-plans-may-neglect-adults-services-and-mental-health.htmlReforms introduced on the back of the Social Work Task Force's final report must not neglect the specific needs of practitioners in adults' services and mental health, experts have warned.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:12:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/02/113310/taskforce-calls-for-media-drive-to-boost-image-of-social-work.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/02/113310/taskforce-calls-for-media-drive-to-boost-image-of-social-work.htmlThe Social Work Task Force has called on the sector to launch media campaigns to improve public understanding and highlight the importance of the social work role. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/02/113330/welsh-social-services-directors-told-to-boost-joint-working.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/02/113330/welsh-social-services-directors-told-to-boost-joint-working.htmlWelsh social services directors have been challenged to improve collaboration both between councils and with health partners by Welsh deputy minister for social services Gwenda Thomas.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113325/news-round-up-skunk-risk-of-psychosis-marriage-policy-clash.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113325/news-round-up-skunk-risk-of-psychosis-marriage-policy-clash.htmlSacked for fighting...the expert in handling aggressive children; Tories and Labour clash over marriage policy and Cash-strapped council lavishes £100,000 on 'bin police' to make sure people recycle correctly Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:25:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113324/news-round-up-skunk-risk-of-psychosis-marriage-policy-clash.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113324/news-round-up-skunk-risk-of-psychosis-marriage-policy-clash.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Sacked for fighting...the expert in handling aggressive children; Tories and Labour clash over marriage policy and Cash-strapped council lavishes £100,000 on 'bin police' to make sure people recycle correctly Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:24:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113307/ministers-back-taskforce-plan-to-overhaul-social-work.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113307/ministers-back-taskforce-plan-to-overhaul-social-work.htmlSocial workers will gain a stronger collective voice through the first ever national college for the profession, after the government accepted all of the recommendations in a 10-year reform programme proposed by the Social Work Task Force today.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113309/adcs-and-adass-social-work-task-force-plan-must-be-resourced.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113309/adcs-and-adass-social-work-task-force-plan-must-be-resourced.htmlFunding the Social Work Task Force's reforms will not be possible from current budgets the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass) have warned.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113315/social-work-task-force-career-progression-and-development.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113315/social-work-task-force-career-progression-and-development.htmlBackground to the Social Work Task Force's recommendations on continuing professional development.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:37:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113318/social-work-task-force-initial-training.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113318/social-work-task-force-initial-training.htmlBackground to the Social Work Task Force's recommendations on initial training.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113317/social-work-task-force-employer-support-for-practitioners.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113317/social-work-task-force-employer-support-for-practitioners.htmlBackground to the Social Work Task Force's recommendations on employer support for social workers, supervision and workload management.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113311/social-work-task-force-pay.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113311/social-work-task-force-pay.htmlBackground to the Social Work Task Force's recommendations on pay.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113312/social-work-task-force-past-reviews-of-the-profession.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113312/social-work-task-force-past-reviews-of-the-profession.htmlThe social work profession has been subject to many wide-ranging reviews over the past 40 years but, after landing on ministers' desks, they do not always have the impact on policy intended by the reports' authors. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113308/social-work-task-force-how-would-a-licence-to-practise-work.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113308/social-work-task-force-how-would-a-licence-to-practise-work.htmlBackground to the Social Work Task Force's to require social workers to obtain a licence to practise, drawing on experience from the medical profession.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113313/social-work-task-force-workforce-planning.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113313/social-work-task-force-workforce-planning.htmlBackground to the Social Work Task Force's recommendations on workforce planning.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:28:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113314/social-work-task-force-national-college-of-social-work.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113314/social-work-task-force-national-college-of-social-work.htmlBackground on Social Work Task Force's proposal to create a national college of social work.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113319/social-work-task-force-timeline.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113319/social-work-task-force-timeline.htmlTimeline of key events leading up to the final report of the Social Work Task Force.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113304/skunk-and-frequent-cannabis-use-raises-psychosis-risk.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/12/01/113304/skunk-and-frequent-cannabis-use-raises-psychosis-risk.htmlPeople who smoke skunk are almost seven times as likely to develop psychotic illnesses as those smoking less potent forms of cannabis, research published today has found.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:41:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/25/113253/mental-health-act-detentions-rise-sharply-for-bme-groups.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/25/113253/mental-health-act-detentions-rise-sharply-for-bme-groups.htmlThe over-representation of black and minority ethnic people detained under the Mental Health Act in England rose significantly last year, figures produced today by the NHS Information Centre showed.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:54:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/25/113250/free-personal-care-bill-published-today.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/25/113250/free-personal-care-bill-published-today.htmlLegislation to introduce free personal care at home for people with critical needs will be published at 12.30pm today.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:09:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/25/113246/news-round-up-care-bill-child-death-probe-domestic-violence.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/25/113246/news-round-up-care-bill-child-death-probe-domestic-violence.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Cancer research at risk in scramble for care funds; Domestic violence victims need targeted support; Fuel bills blamed for 50% rise in deaths; MPs back calls to scrap short prison terms for young adultsWed, 25 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/24/113232/dh-backs-calls-to-tackle-mental-health-problems-among-staff.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/24/113232/dh-backs-calls-to-tackle-mental-health-problems-among-staff.html The government has accepted in full the recommendations of an NHS occupational health review that found staff were suffering from high levels of mental ill-health. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:43:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/19/113195/tories-launch-campaign-to-protect-disability-benefits.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/19/113195/tories-launch-campaign-to-protect-disability-benefits.htmlThe Conservative Party today launched a campaign against government plans to use disability benefits for pensioners to fund increases in adult social care funding.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/19/113193/news-round-up-free-care-swine-flu-youth-unemployment.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/19/113193/news-round-up-free-care-swine-flu-youth-unemployment.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Gordon Brown's bid to defuse youth unemployment timebomb; Swine flu surge among UK children may lead to intensive care bed shortage; Labour peers savage Brown's free care planThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/19/113194/free-care-swine-flu-youth-unemployment-social-enterprise.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/19/113194/free-care-swine-flu-youth-unemployment-social-enterprise.htmlHeadlines in today's papers include:- Gordon Brown's bid to defuse youth unemployment timebomb; Swine flu surge among UK children may lead to intensive care bed shortage; Labour peers savage Brown's free care planThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/17/113186/bid-to-improve-mental-health-treatment-for-offenders.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/17/113186/bid-to-improve-mental-health-treatment-for-offenders.htmlThe government has announced plans to improve the treatment of offenders with mental health problems, learning disabilities and personality disorders.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113176/mental-health-tsar-new-horizons-to-tackle-recession-impact.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113176/mental-health-tsar-new-horizons-to-tackle-recession-impact.htmlMental health tsar Louis Appleby has said the government's new 10-year mental health strategy could help 'recession-proof' mental health services by improving value for money. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113177/bed-shortages-warning-over-personality-disorder-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113177/bed-shortages-warning-over-personality-disorder-services.htmlReforms to services for people with severe personality disorders in southern England could lead to a shortage of beds, an expert fears.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:07:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113175/nhs-heads-cost-constraints-may-stymie-bid-to-limit-antipsychotics.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113175/nhs-heads-cost-constraints-may-stymie-bid-to-limit-antipsychotics.html Cost constraints may dash bid to limit antipsychotics Care services minister rules out government funding to expand mental health teams Government-backed...Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113159/sector-responds-to-adult-social-care-green-paper.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/16/113159/sector-responds-to-adult-social-care-green-paper.htmlSector bodies today issued their response to the government's green paper on the future funding of adult social care as the consultation ended today.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/13/113158/acute-mental-health-care-expectations-of-the-service.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/13/113158/acute-mental-health-care-expectations-of-the-service.html A declaration outlining expectations of good quality acute...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113137/louis-appleby-40-more-doctors-needed-to-manage-ctos.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113137/louis-appleby-40-more-doctors-needed-to-manage-ctos.htmlMental health tsar Louis Appleby has issued a call for 40 doctors to come forward to help manage the high numbers of community treatment orders issued for...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113131/dementia-dh-promises-targets-to-cut-use-of-antipsychotics.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113131/dementia-dh-promises-targets-to-cut-use-of-antipsychotics.htmlThe government has promised to set targets to reduce the use of antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia after a long-awaited review found inappropriate prescriptions were widespread.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113132/recession-puts-talking-therapies-scheme-at-risk.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113132/recession-puts-talking-therapies-scheme-at-risk.htmlMental health leaders have raised concerns that the government's talking therapies programme could be cut after 2011 despite the recession fuelling rising levels of depression and anxiety - the disorders the programme is designed to treat.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113150/personality-disorders-one-residential-unit-for-south-england.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/12/113150/personality-disorders-one-residential-unit-for-south-england.htmlPeople with severe personality disorders across the south of England will have access to one residential service in future under plans announced yesterday.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:58:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/09/113096/deprivation-of-liberty-applications-much-lower-than-expected.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/09/113096/deprivation-of-liberty-applications-much-lower-than-expected.htmlThe number of applications by care providers to detain people who lack capacity is one-third the level expected since safeguards were introduced to ensure detentions were conducted lawfully.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/05/113075/mind-slams-mental-health-provision-for-asylum-seekers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/05/113075/mind-slams-mental-health-provision-for-asylum-seekers.html Mindasylum The UK asylum system is triggering and exacerbating mental health problems in people seeking...Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/05/113067/nice-employers-must-tackle-mental-health-stigma.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/05/113067/nice-employers-must-tackle-mental-health-stigma.htmlEmployers must combat the stigma around mental health in the workplace and encourage flexible working as part of measures to improve mental wellbeing for employees.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/04/113057/leonard-cheshire-disabled-people-denied-social-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/04/113057/leonard-cheshire-disabled-people-denied-social-care.htmlDisabled people are being denied the social care services they need due to poverty, charges and tightening eligibility criteria, Leonard Cheshire Disability has said.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/03/113055/mps-reject-return-to-ring-fencing-for-supporting-people.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/11/03/113055/mps-reject-return-to-ring-fencing-for-supporting-people.htmlMPs today rejected calls to reinstate the ring fence for Supporting People but warned action must be taken to protect funding for vulnerable people receiving housing-related support.Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/30/113012/news-round-upboys-10-held-over-girls-rape.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/30/113012/news-round-upboys-10-held-over-girls-rape.htmlAlso in today's papers:- Baby's abusers are jailed for life, Tai Chi 'can ease the pain of arthritis', Nursery monster Vanessa George torments families from jail by naming victims in cynical bid to cut her sentenceFri, 30 Oct 2009 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/30/113013/copy-of-news-round-upboys-10-held-over-girls-rape.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/30/113013/copy-of-news-round-upboys-10-held-over-girls-rape.htmlAlso in today's papers:- Baby's abusers are jailed for life, Tai Chi 'can ease the pain of arthritis', Nursery monster Vanessa George torments families from jail by naming victims in cynical bid to cut her sentenceFri, 30 Oct 2009 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/28/112998/new-centre-pledges-to-drive-up-standards-of-case-inquiries.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/28/112998/new-centre-pledges-to-drive-up-standards-of-case-inquiries.htmlA new centre for inquiries into the deaths of children and vulnerable adults is being launched by two universities to help services learn lessons from serious cases.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/22/112946/autism-bill-becomes-englands-first-law-for-specific-disability.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/22/112946/autism-bill-becomes-englands-first-law-for-specific-disability.htmlThe Autism Bill has become England's first law covering a specific disability, after the House of Lords joined the Commons in backing the legislation. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/22/112938/news-digest-nhs-bans-ageism.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/22/112938/news-digest-nhs-bans-ageism.htmlAgeism in the NHS, which turns elderly patients into second-class citizens, is to be outlawed.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/19/112904/adass-mental-health-plans-must-go-further-on-personalisation.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/19/112904/adass-mental-health-plans-must-go-further-on-personalisation.htmlThe government must do more to address the personalisation of care and support in the development of its new mental health strategy, councils and third sector leaders have warned.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/19/112906/dh-tells-adult-care-directors-to-get-ready-for-swine-flu-vaccine.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/19/112906/dh-tells-adult-care-directors-to-get-ready-for-swine-flu-vaccine.htmlThe Department of Health has written to adult social care directors urging them to finalise plans to vaccinate frontline social care staff against swine flu, with the inoculation programme due to begin this month.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:33:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/15/112869/mental-health-trusts-must-improve-on-learning-disabilitycamhs.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/15/112869/mental-health-trusts-must-improve-on-learning-disabilitycamhs.htmlMental health trusts must improve services for people with learning disabilities and children and young people, a sector leader has admitted as the Care Quality Commission identified problems in both areas in its annual health check, published today.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/14/112857/stephen-fry-and-alastair-campbell-join-mental-health-campaign.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/14/112857/stephen-fry-and-alastair-campbell-join-mental-health-campaign.htmlAlastair Campbell and Stephen Fry have joined leading scientists and campaigners in calling for a near trebling of mental health research spending over the next five years.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:16:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/13/112845/royal-college-of-psychiatrists-end-mental-health-age-divide.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/13/112845/royal-college-of-psychiatrists-end-mental-health-age-divide.htmlMental health services must abolish the 'arbitrary' division between adults' and older people's provision to end ageism in care, the Royal College of Psychiatrists said today.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/08/112807/mental-health-chiefs-to-meet-cqc-over-controversial-survey.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/08/112807/mental-health-chiefs-to-meet-cqc-over-controversial-survey.htmlMental health trust chiefs are set to meet with the Care Quality Commission in two weeks time amid continuing concerns over the regulator's handling of results from its national inpatients survey.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/06/112791/inquiry-into-care-home-girls-who-leapt-to-their-deaths.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/06/112791/inquiry-into-care-home-girls-who-leapt-to-their-deaths.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include:- Teenage mother who stubbed out cigarette on her baby daughter's back because she was 'stressed out' is jailed; Study reveals alarming level of drug errors in care homesTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/06/112790/news-round-up-inquiry-into-care-home-girls-who-leapt-to-their-deaths.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/10/06/112790/news-round-up-inquiry-into-care-home-girls-who-leapt-to-their-deaths.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include:- Teenage mother who stubbed out cigarette on her baby daughter's back because she was 'stressed out' is jailed; Study reveals alarming level of drug errors in care homesTue, 06 Oct 2009 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/29/112700/mind-and-drugscope-urge-action-on-adults-with-multiple-needs.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/29/112700/mind-and-drugscope-urge-action-on-adults-with-multiple-needs.htmlA group of charities representing adults with a variety of issues has unveiled a manifesto for government to develop a strategy for agencies to work together in a more coordinated fashion to better provide all the help they need.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/29/112717/appleby-accuses-care-quality-commission-of-seeking-headlines.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/29/112717/appleby-accuses-care-quality-commission-of-seeking-headlines.htmlA top Department of Health civil servant has launched a scathing attack on the Care Quality Commission for its "deliberately distorting" presentation of a survey of acute mental health inpatients last week.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/25/112667/mental-health-barriers-to-suitable-care-for-young-identified.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/25/112667/mental-health-barriers-to-suitable-care-for-young-identified.htmlAdult inpatient mental health services face significant staffing and training barriers to meeting their legal duty to provide age appropriate treatment for young people by April 2010.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/25/112681/radar-disabled-have-less-access-to-career-boosters.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/25/112681/radar-disabled-have-less-access-to-career-boosters.htmlMentoring and senior management support are key to reaching senior job roles, however disabled people are far less likely to receive this than others, a survey by disability network Radar has found.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/25/112685/hammersmith-fulham-deadline-nears-on-new-staff-terms.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/25/112685/hammersmith-fulham-deadline-nears-on-new-staff-terms.htmlHammersmith and Fulham Council insists it will be able to deliver all statutory services, including social work and mental health, as a deadline looms for staff to accept reduced terms and conditions.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/24/112679/dh-and-cqc-give-contrasting-views-on-mental-health-survey.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/24/112679/dh-and-cqc-give-contrasting-views-on-mental-health-survey.htmlThe Department of Health and the Care Quality Commission have issued contrasting verdicts of a survey of acute mental health inpatients published by the regulator today.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:17:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/24/112640/phil-hope-sets-out-labours-pre-election-stall-on-adult-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/24/112640/phil-hope-sets-out-labours-pre-election-stall-on-adult-care.htmlCare services minister Phil Hope has reiterated the need for change in the way adult social care is funded, as the Department of Health continues its series of roadshows on the green paper.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/24/112669/cqc-mental-health-patients-feel-let-down-by-services.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/24/112669/cqc-mental-health-patients-feel-let-down-by-services.htmlA Care Quality Commission survey of acute mental health inpatient services in England today revealed that too great a proportion felt they were let down in some important aspects of the care they received.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:03:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/22/112662/mother-who-killed-teenage-daughters-sentenced-to-33-years.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/22/112662/mother-who-killed-teenage-daughters-sentenced-to-33-years.htmlA mother who stabbed her two teenage daughters to death after her marriage broke down was today sentenced to serve a minimum of 33 years in prison. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:46:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/18/112602/personality-disorders-residential-units-backed-in-consultation.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/18/112602/personality-disorders-residential-units-backed-in-consultation.htmlRespondents to a major consultation on the future of services for adults in southern England with severe personality disorders have strongly backed the retention or expansion of residential services.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/18/112610/psychiatrists-call-for-crackdown-on-pro-eating-disorder-sites.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/18/112610/psychiatrists-call-for-crackdown-on-pro-eating-disorder-sites.htmlThe Royal College of Psychiatrists has called for government action to protect young people from the influence of pro-eating disorder websites.Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/16/112595/welsh-government-urged-to-improve-mental-health-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/16/112595/welsh-government-urged-to-improve-mental-health-care.htmlThe Welsh government needs to take urgent action to improve mental health services in Wales, assembly members have said.Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/15/112590/joint-working-campaign-launched-to-combat-exclusion.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/15/112590/joint-working-campaign-launched-to-combat-exclusion.htmlSocial workers and other public sector professionals are being urged to make use of a new good practice toolkit on working together to help socially excluded adults.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:51:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/15/112589/voice-uk-to-use-hate-crime-funds-to-extend-helpline.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/15/112589/voice-uk-to-use-hate-crime-funds-to-extend-helpline.htmlVoice UK, the charity that supports learning disabled crime or abuse victims, will extend the opening hours of its helpline after receiving £50,000 as part of government plans to tackle hate crime.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/15/112566/government-issues-proposals-to-tackle-disability-hate-crime.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/15/112566/government-issues-proposals-to-tackle-disability-hate-crime.htmlThe government aims to tackle hate crimes against disabled people and other groups of vulnerable people more vigorously with a range of new laws and policy actions set out in its Hate Crime Action Plan, published yesterday.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:42:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/11/112553/northern-ireland-to-have-first-unified-mental-health-law.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/11/112553/northern-ireland-to-have-first-unified-mental-health-law.htmlThe Northern Ireland executive has been hailed for announcing plans for a "world-first" single piece of legislation covering people with mental health problems and those who lack capacity.Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/11/112558/swine-flu-charities-concerned-over-mental-health-act-plans.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/11/112558/swine-flu-charities-concerned-over-mental-health-act-plans.htmlMental health charities have outlined concerns on proposed temporary changes to the detention of patients under the Mental Health Act in the event of a pandemic flu outbreak.Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/07/112516/ncvo-sounds-alarm-over-cuts-in-charities-state-funding.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/07/112516/ncvo-sounds-alarm-over-cuts-in-charities-state-funding.htmlLooming government funding cuts could spell disaster for vital local services provided by the voluntary sector, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has warned.Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:49:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/03/112494/reports-into-peter-bryan-killings-criticise-mental-health-care.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/03/112494/reports-into-peter-bryan-killings-criticise-mental-health-care.htmlTwo London mental health trusts were criticised today for failings in the care of a mentally-ill man who went on to kill two people, one of whom was also a mental health patient.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:26:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/03/112487/mentally-ill-inmates-not-receiving-employment-support.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/09/03/112487/mentally-ill-inmates-not-receiving-employment-support.htmlPrisoners with mental health problems are not being given the help they need to find work when they are released, a leading charity has claimed. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:20:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/26/112432/royal-college-slow-progress-on-mental-health-for-bme-elders.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/26/112432/royal-college-slow-progress-on-mental-health-for-bme-elders.htmlLittle progress has been made in improving mental health services for black and minority ethnic older people over the past eight years, according to a review by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/12/112346/audit-commission-social-care-demand-to-rise-further.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/12/112346/audit-commission-social-care-demand-to-rise-further.htmlDemand for mental health and children's services will continue to rise as the longer-term effects of the recession and unemployment become evident, the Audit Commission has warned.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/10/112323/young-adults-mental-health-problems-flagged-in-report.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/10/112323/young-adults-mental-health-problems-flagged-in-report.htmlThe major mental health problems suffered by young adults from vulnerable backgrounds, particularly those in custody, have been highlighted by a wide-ranging study of data from Young Adults Today.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/07/112305/youngminds-praises-progress-on-camhs-targets.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/07/112305/youngminds-praises-progress-on-camhs-targets.htmlYoung Minds has welcomed the progress made by councils in improving child and adolescent mental health services, as the first figures from a new self-reporting system were published by the DCSF.Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:51:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/05/112276/birmingham-scrs-point-to-parental-mental-health-failings.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/08/05/112276/birmingham-scrs-point-to-parental-mental-health-failings.htmlBirmingham Safeguarding Children Board has highlighted major concerns over the treatment of mothers with mental health problems in three serious case reviews into child deaths and serious injuries.Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/24/112182/new-horizons-10-year-mental-health-strategy-launched.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/24/112182/new-horizons-10-year-mental-health-strategy-launched.htmlSocial workers concerned about personalised care for people with mental health problems need more training, says care services minister Phil Hope, as he launches strategy to improve mental wellbeing and quality of servicesFri, 24 Jul 2009 13:54:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/21/112135/sainsbury-centre-backs-criminal-justice-mental-health-teams.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/21/112135/sainsbury-centre-backs-criminal-justice-mental-health-teams.htmlCampaigners have urged the government to press ahead with plans to create a national network of specialist criminal justice mental health teams to prevent vulnerable people being locked up needlessly.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/21/112147/cqc-slams-mental-health-trust-for-unacceptable-standards.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/21/112147/cqc-slams-mental-health-trust-for-unacceptable-standards.htmlThe Care Quality Commission heavily criticised West London Mental Health NHS Trust today for providing standards of care that were “unacceptable in the 21st century”.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/20/112146/mental-health-patients-at-risk-due-to-inadequate-training.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/20/112146/mental-health-patients-at-risk-due-to-inadequate-training.htmlMental health staff caring for people detained under the Mental Health Act are putting them at risk because they lack training in restraint methods, according to an inspectorate report.Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/17/112139/trusts-miss-target-to-keep-under-16s-off-adult-psychiatric-units.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/17/112139/trusts-miss-target-to-keep-under-16s-off-adult-psychiatric-units.htmlCare services minister Phil Hope has rebuked mental health trusts for failing to meet a target to treat all under-16 year olds in children and adolescent rather than adult psychiatric wards.Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:59:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/111977/drive-to-attract-nurses-into-approved-mental-health-role.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/111977/drive-to-attract-nurses-into-approved-mental-health-role.htmlA commission on the future of nursing in England is to explore ways to encourage more mental health nurses to train as approved mental health professionals.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/111970/people-with-depression-lack-access-to-exercise-therapy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/111970/people-with-depression-lack-access-to-exercise-therapy.htmlPeople with depression are losing out on potentially beneficial exercise therapy because of a lack of schemes for health professionals to refer patients on to, the Mental Health Foundation said today.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:56:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111898/psychiatric-units-unable-to-implement-smoking-ban.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/111898/psychiatric-units-unable-to-implement-smoking-ban.htmlMost psychiatric units have failed to fully implement the ban on smoking and many have reported a rise in 'secret smoking' by patients, the Mental Health Foundation said today. (Pic: Rex Features)Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/16/111853/radar-probes-barriers-to-career-success-for-disabled.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/16/111853/radar-probes-barriers-to-career-success-for-disabled.htmlDisability network Radar has launched research into the barriers disabled people face in climbing the career ladder and what it takes to enable them to reach senior roles.Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/12/111805/time-to-change-hails-progress-in-mental-health-attitudes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/12/111805/time-to-change-hails-progress-in-mental-health-attitudes.htmlThe Time to Change campaign to tackle prejudice against people with mental health problems has claimed public attitudes may have turned a corner after a Department of Health survey published today showed improvements.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:10:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/10/111783/cas-study-shows-debt-is-harming-peoples-mental-health.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/10/111783/cas-study-shows-debt-is-harming-peoples-mental-health.htmlUnprecedented levels of personal debt in Scotland are taking a toll on people’s mental health, new research has revealed. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:23:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/04/111725/st-mungos-seeks-social-workers-views-on-homelessness.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/04/111725/st-mungos-seeks-social-workers-views-on-homelessness.htmlChildren's social workers have been asked by London charity St Mungo’s for their help in breaking the link between mental ill health and homelessness.Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111712/mindwitness-barred-arts-therapist-can-practice-as-counsellor.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111712/mindwitness-barred-arts-therapist-can-practice-as-counsellor.htmlCharities have called for the closure of a regulatory loophole which would allow an arts therapist struck off this week to practice as a psychotherapist or counsellor.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111706/news-round-up-suicide-couple-leap-carrying-dead-son.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111706/news-round-up-suicide-couple-leap-carrying-dead-son.htmlOther headlines in today's papers:- Jon Robin on the Caring Support social care initiative; Therapist Derek Gale struck off over 'unlimited love' suggestion; Show mercy to families taking loved ones to die at Dignitas, says former DPPWed, 03 Jun 2009 08:05:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111707/suicide-couple-leap-carrying-dead-son.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111707/suicide-couple-leap-carrying-dead-son.htmlOther headlines in today's papers:- Jon Robin on the Caring Support social care initiative; Therapist Derek Gale struck off over 'unlimited love' suggestion; Show mercy to families taking loved ones to die at Dignitas, says former DPPWed, 03 Jun 2009 08:04:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111704/dh-regulations-do-not-breach-disability-discrimination-law.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/03/111704/dh-regulations-do-not-breach-disability-discrimination-law.htmlThe Department of Health has said regulatory requirements for care leaders to be "physically and mentally fit" to perform their roles do not discriminate against disabled people.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:45:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/02/111700/scotland-to-launch-first-national-dementia-strategy.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/02/111700/scotland-to-launch-first-national-dementia-strategy.htmlThe Scottish government is to produce the nation's first dementia strategy after a "deeply shocking" report on the plight of people with the condition living in care homes.Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/29/111674/inquest-into-death-of-mentally-ill-man-in-custody-to-start.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/29/111674/inquest-into-death-of-mentally-ill-man-in-custody-to-start.htmlThe inquest into the death of a mentally ill man is to open on Monday.Fri, 29 May 2009 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/28/111668/owers-male-staff-at-new-hall-jail-hold-outdated-attitudes.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/28/111668/owers-male-staff-at-new-hall-jail-hold-outdated-attitudes.htmlSome male staff at New Hall women's prison and young offender institution hold “outdated and inappropriate" attitudes to inmates, especially those with mental health issues, according to the chief prisons inspector, Anne Owers.Thu, 28 May 2009 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/26/111644/youngminds-launches-online-forum-for-parents-and-carers.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/26/111644/youngminds-launches-online-forum-for-parents-and-carers.htmlYoungMinds is giving parents and carers of young people with emotional problems the chance to talk to people in similar situations with the launch of an online forum.Tue, 26 May 2009 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/11/111522/mind-recession-putting-mens-mental-health-at-risk.htmlhttp://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2009/05/11/111522/mind-recession-putting-mens-mental-health-at-risk.htmlThe recession is affecting men's mental health, causing four in 10 to be worried or low when thinking about job security, work and money, according to a study published today.Mon, 11 May 2009 15:33:00 GMT