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Adopting a solution
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 29.10.92, 1992, p.12.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
The adoption law review appears to have lived up to the expectations of many in the field, but concern is being raised at the government's attitude to the report.
Welcome home
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 21.11.91, 1991, p.16.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Looks at attempts to secure central government support and recognition for adult placement schemes.
Takeover bid under fire
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.2.00, 2000, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Home Office has put in a bid to take over adoption from the Department of Health and run the service through a new agency. Reports on an adoption expert's responses to this proposal.
Right or duty
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.1.97, 1997, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Children's rights are enshrined in British Law and UN convention, but some commentators are uneasy about the concept, arguing that the focus needs to shift towards adult responsibility. Examines the arguments.
Playing doctors
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.11.96, 1996, p.9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how social services departments and voluntary organisations would be able to run general practices as a result of the recently published primary health care White Paper.
Early years blues
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.94, 1994, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Children Act is three years old this month. Asks whether the rise in care orders is due to failed partnerships with parents.
Help is at hand
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.7.01, 2001, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Young people leaving foster care or residential care are at last to receive some support. Argues that the Leaving Care Act has filled a gap overlooked for too long.
A question of recognition
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.4.00, 2000, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
New union recognition laws come into force in June. The author finds the voluntary sector divided on how best to respond.
Home free
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.1.96, 1996, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Even as the Community Care (Direct Payments) Bill makes its way through Parliament, asks whether independent living is really possible for the majority of adults with learning difficulties.
In limbo
- Author:
- RICKFORD Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.4.95, 1995, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The government takes a positive stance on inter-country adoption, but many local authorities and child welfare organisations are not convinced it is in the best interests of the children. Considers the issues.