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November 2006
Doubts over government commitment to Northern Ireland proposals
The governments response to radical plans to reform Northern Irelands mental health and learning difficulties services has disappointed the sectors. Mithran Samuel reports
Posted: 09 November 2006 | Full Article
Why social care in Northern Ireland needs modernising: special report
Northern Irelands health minister announced a major overhaul of the provinces mental health and learning difficulties services this week. Paul Goggins announcement comes on the back of four years of work by a government-commissioned review, which will continue into next year.
Posted: 03 November 2006 | Full Article
Services shake-up for Northern Ireland
The health minister for Northern Ireland has promised major reform of the countrys outdated mental health and learning difficulties services.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | Full Article
October 2006
Once regarded as a model for the UK to follow, the system of integrated health and social services in Northern Ireland is to be completely rebuilt. Directors and managers see some advantages but others arent so sure, reports David Callaghan
Posted: 26 October 2006 | Full Article
Defining social work: five ways to explain to multidisciplinary colleagues what social work is
The governments new Options for Excellence report flags up the need for a proper definition of social work. Here, Malcolm Payne offers a few thoughts of his own
Posted: 26 October 2006 | Full Article
JULY 2006
Cameron's hug a hoodie gesture bellies anti-stake stance
"Cameron's words could signal a major break from the "hang 'em, flog 'em" Tory tradition. What is of concern is how he proposes to improve the situation"
Posted: 20 July 2006 | Full Article
Cameron wrong to say UK is classless
One of our team of practitioner columnists gives his take on whether the UK has become more classless
Posted: 06 July 2006 | Full Article
MAY 2006
Call for greater commitment to restorative justice as Northern Ireland shows way ahead
The chair of the Youth Justice Board has accused the government of failing to act on its rhetoric about using restorative justice schemes for young offenders.
Posted: 25 May 2006 | Full Article
MARCH 2006
Charity to sue trust over £1m subsidy
A charity plans to sue an NHS trust alleging it has failed to cover the costs of running five residential care homes, in a case that could set an important precedent.
Posted: 30 March 2006 | Full Article
Northern Ireland children's commissioner dies
Northern Ireland children's commissioner Nigel Williams died yesterday at home, his office has announced. He was diagnosed with cancer two years ago.
Posted: 28 March 2006 | Full Article
Single safeguarding board for N Ireland
A single safeguarding children board for Northern Ireland is to be set up to co-ordinate efforts to protect children.
Posted: 23 March 2006 | Full Article
N Ireland claimants face being isolated
Asylum seekers and failed asylum seekers in Northern Ireland could lose contact with lawyers and their support networks, it is feared.
Posted: 16 March 2006 | Full Article
FEBRUARY 2006
Allowances too low in Northern Ireland
Foster carers in Northern Ireland receive allowances below recommended levels, research has found.
Posted: 24 February 2006 | Full Article
JANUARY 2006
As social workers, we can learn much from books and films but downmarket TV shows can be instructive too, writes Helen Bonnick
Posted: 05 January 2006 | Full Article
Bell's appointment wins wide approval
Campaigners have welcomed David Bell as the new top civil servant at the Department for Education and Skills.
Posted: 05 January 2006 | Full Article
Singleton a knight in new year gongs
Roger Singleton, who recently retired as chief executive of children's charity Barnardo's, was awarded a knighthood for services to children in the new year honours.
Posted: 05 January 2006 | Full Article
DECEMBER 2005
Services shake-up in N Ireland welcomed
Northern Ireland's social services face a major overhaul under plans unveiled last week.
Posted: 01 December 2005 | Full Article
NOVEMBER 2005
Opinion: Royal ties that strain ethos of social care
"Identification with the unelected monarchy is at odds with some of the values implicit in social welfare"
Posted: 17 November 2005 | Full Article
