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Still learning to walk
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.7.08, 2008, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Department of Children, Schools and Families is now one year old. This article looks at the Departments progress, and whether its work has been guided by welfare not punishment. If focuses on the joint responsibility for youth justice and how the work of the Department has benefited disabled children.
Formula for a storm
- Author:
- MICKEL Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.06.08, 2008, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Recent changes in the personal social services formula, the main method of social services funding, and a removal of London "damping" (implemented to mitigate some of the changes) could result in large reductions in revenue for London Councils over the next three years. This article discusses the proposed changes and their possible implications for London Councils - such as a re-evaluation of eligibility criteria.
Glass is half full
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.06.08, 2008, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Compact Commission is an independent organisation, who is tasked with overseeing the relationship between government and the voluntary and community sector to improve their relationship for the benefit of services and policies. The author talks to the current Commissioner, Sir Bert Massie, who discusses criticism of the organisation and the challenges ahead.
A lean and mean budget...
- Author:
- JACOBS Nina
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.03.08, 2008, p.16.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Faced with what is said to be the worst local government settlement for 10 years, the author reports on how Welsh councils will struggle to maintain their current range of social care and education services. Lack of funding will inevitably hinder efforts to promote a preventive agenda.
If only Brown would wave a magic wand...
- Author:
- MOULLIN Sophie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.03.08, 2008, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling reveal their latest spending plans, the Institute for Public Policy Research considers what a more favourable budget for social care might mean for England. The author highlights the hidden costs of not having the right social care services in place: the cost to carers, the costs to health services and loss of the social and economic contribution of disabled and older people.
Left on the shelf
- Author:
- MOONEY Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.01.08, 2008, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Discusses why social care seems to have a low profile among influential MPs and why the Housing of Commons health select committee continues to be dominated by the health agenda.
Measures of future success
- Authors:
- REVANS Lauren, VALIOS Natalie, SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.11.07, 2007, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors explore some of the more significant funding announcements, targets, and a new performance management framework announced in the governments October spending review. The authors look specifically at child poverty, children's health and well-being, and socially excluded young people.
Who wants a piece?
- Author:
- IVORY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.2.07, 2007, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The deadline for submissions in the comprehensive spending review is March 2007. The author looks at the key issues and gauges the views of the social care sector in the lead-up to the deadline.
What's driving reform?
- Author:
- HENWOOD Melanie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.07.05, 2005, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article considers the prospects for public sector reform in Labour's thrid term. It explores the economic context and the constraints imposed by the Gershon efficiency review. Questions about the reform agenda and inter-departmental complexities are raised. The possible recasting of moral and financial rights and responsibilities is also explored.
Staying ahead of the game
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.05.05, 2005, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the efficiency saving targets the government has set for local authorities.