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Baby P 10 years on: social work’s story - Community Care
In August 2007, 17-month-old Peter Connelly was found dead in his cot after months of cruelty from those who were meant to care for him most. His mother Tracey, her boyfriend Steven Barker, and his brother, Jason Owen, were convicted of “causing or allowing” his death.
Employers rebuff union calls to increase local government pay offer
Local government employers have rebuffed union calls to increase their pay offer to staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 2024-25.. UNISON, Unite and the GMB wrote to employers urging “open meaningful pay talks” and an improved offer in the light of superior pay settlements handed out to other public sector workers by the government. ...
analysis of how professions failed to communicate in Victoria …
Feb 21, 2002 · As phase one of the Victoria Climbie Inquiry ended this week, a picture was emerging of professions that simply do not understand each other. Lauren Revans reports.
What is the role of social workers? - Community Care
Sep 20, 2010 · An article exploring the role of social workers in a UK context. In 2009, concerned that existing definitions of social work were difficult for the profession and the public to engage with, the government-appointed Social Work Taskforce issued a public description of social work, which was designed to improve public understanding of the profession: ...
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analysis of the 12 missed opportunities in Victoria Climbie’s case
Feb 21, 2002 · Neil Garnham QC highlighted 12 missed opportunities to protect Victoria Climbie in his closing evidence to the Laming inquiry this week.Lauren Revans, Sally Gillen
What the 'least restrictive option' means under the Mental …
Dec 18, 2012 · Social care practitioners can be unclear about what is meant by using the “least restrictive option” to support people under the Mental Capacity Act. In this article, reproduced with kind permission from the English Community Care Association newsletter, Rachel Griffiths explains how they should apply this principle.
One-page profiles: what they are and how to use them
Mar 26, 2018 · This article comprises of excerpts taken from a guide to one-page profiles on Community Care Inform Children, written by Pippa Murray, author of books documenting the lives of disabled families. The full guide includes detailed information on building a one-page profile and how to use it in practice. Subscribers can read the guide on Inform […]