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  • Welcome to CareKnowledge

    Welcome to CareKnowledgeCareKnowledge keeps you up to date with social care information that covers all relevant policy, research and practice materials published in the UK.

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    Become a member and have exclusive access to our extensive archive of research documents, policy papers, journals and up-to-date editor’s briefings and special reports.

     

  • Newswatch

    Keep up to date with all the latest social care news.

    The Undateables turned me into a celebrity

    Raymond Johnson says appearing on Channel 4 show helped challenge opinions of disability, but there is still a long way to go. Article from the Guardian. [24-May-2013]

    Rochdale child sex abuse case: council apologises for failings

    Report says culture of complacency within the local authority allowed paedophile gangs to prey on girls. Article from the Guardian. [24-May-2013]

    Dementia Awareness Week: a family carer's message to professionals

    Carers should be recognised as advocates and their views integrated into assessments and care packages. Article from the Guardian. [24-May-2013]

    How commissioners can ensure home care respects human rights

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission found widespread human rights breaches in the home care sector in its 2010-11 review. It has now issued commissioners with a guide to improving this situation. Article from CommunityCare magazine. [24-May-2013]

    Rochdale council faces renewed criticism after damning abuse case review

    MP calls for former council bosses to be disciplined as review reveals complacency, poor communication and dubious care policy meant opportunities to protect victims were missed. Article from CommunityCare magazine. [24-May-2013]

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  • Library - Latest Additions

    We monitor thousands of sites to help our members keep their skills and knowledge up to date.

    Staying Put: Arrangements for Care Leavers Aged 18 Years and Above.

    Guidance issued jointly by the Department for Education, HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions. [23-May-2013]

    Palliative and End of Life Care Indicators.

    A minimum set of high-level measures for palliative and end of life care services in Scotland, produced by Healthcare Improvement Scotland. [22-May-2013]

    From Care to Uni: Looked after Children and Care Leavers in Higher Education in Scotland.

    A research briefing from the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland. [22-May-2013]

    A Need to Belong.

    A report from the Centre for Mental Health that looks at what leads girls to join gangs. [22-May-2013]

    Can the Work Programme Work for All User Groups?

    A report from the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee. [22-May-2013]

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  • Do Health and Social Services Work Towards the Same Outcomes?

    In the latest CareKnowledge Special Report Jon Skone looks at some of the assumptions that lie behind the integrated care rhetoric, and asks if enough is really understood about the fundamental differences between health and social care services and their distinctive objectives.

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  • Blogs

    Comment on current issues from CareKnowledge and our guest bloggers.

    Chief Social Workers.

    Government announcements made last week, confirm aspects of the reform and improvement programme for social work, including the appointment of Chief Social Workers in DH and DFE and the launch of the ‘Frontline’, fast-track training scheme for children’s social workers. Jim Kennedy’s blog provides more detail and initial comment. [20-May-2013]

  • Journal of Childrens Services

    Articles from the latest issue of the Journal of Childrens Services are now appearing in the members area of CareKnowledge. Articles so far have covered how social workers spend their time in frontline childrens social work, and the educational transitions of looked after children.

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  • Briefings

    CareKnowledge Editor Jim Kennedy’s weekly briefings provide analysis and commentary on key publications for our members.

    Looked After Children and Their Sense of Belonging.

    Jim Kennedy’s briefing provides more detailed introductory information on Stirling University’s highly accessible report on the key issue of ‘belonging’ for looked after children, and on how the use of creative sensory methods can contribute to effective care. [22-May-2013]

    The Third Sector in Wales.

    Our highlights point to the Welsh Government’s major consultation on the role of the third sector in Wales. Jim Kennedy’s briefing provides concise introduction to some of the consultation’s key themes. [22-May-2013]

    Children’s Health Outcomes.

    This week’s highlights include a major report to DH on improving children’s health services in England. Jim Kennedy’s briefing provides summary information on the report’s key conclusions and recommendations – including those with specific relevance to children’s social services. [20-May-2013]

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