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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.

Nov 7, 2024 · By Tim Spencer-Lane. On 6 November 2024, the Mental Health Bill was introduced in Parliament.The bill contains measures to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) in order to strengthen the voice of the patient and ensure that that detention is only used when, and for as long as, necessary.. The bill is largely the same as the draft Mental Health Bill published by the previous government ...

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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: ...

Oct 2, 2017 · Gender symmetry debates seem to have some other consequences too. I have no doubt (having worked in the area for many years) that it is predominantly men being abusive to women (particularly where lethal and serious violence, sexual violence, and abuse that leads to longer term psychological and emotional problems are concerned) , but in social work we simply don’t know enough about what ...

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

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.

Apr 30, 2018 · This article comprises of excerpts taken from a guide on Community Care Inform Children about systemic practice, written by Liz Burns, family and systemic psychotherapist.

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 […]