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Panel disappointed with ministers’ response to its proposals to boost safeguarding of disabled children

Community Care

Government safeguarding advisers have voiced their disappointment over ministers’ response to their recommendations to improve the safeguarding of disabled children in residential settings. Accepted in principle. Accepted in principle. Accepted in principle.

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LADO role faces review after disabled children abuse inquiry identifies ‘major failings’

Community Care

The government will review the local authority designated officer (LADO) role after an inquiry into the abuse of disabled children identified “major failings” in relation to the function.

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The Victoria Climbié Inquiry chair reflects on social work, 21 years on

Community Care

In 2001, the government tasked the former chief inspector of social services with chairing a statutory inquiry into the murder of the eight-year-old Ivorian girl by her great aunt, Marie-Therese Kouao, and Kouao’s boyfriend, Carl Manning the previous year.

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What abuse inquiry report means for social workers and councils

Community Care

Government safeguarding advisers set out a series of recommendations for improving care, social work practice, commissioning and regulation in residential services for disabled children and those with complex needs, in a report last week.

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Council’s Care Act and human rights failings left woman malnourished and degraded, says watchdog

Community Care

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found that Gloucestershire council failed to appropriately assess or meet Miss X’s needs or support her partner, Mr L, in caring for her, leading him to burn out and leave. reassess her night-time needs or communicate properly with her. Related articles.

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Why council was found to have breached Care Act needs duty after panel cut indicative budget

Community Care

In P, R (On the Application of) v London Borough of Croydon , P had a range of disabilities, and, in March 2020, aged 25, returned from a specialist college to live with her parents. The judge said that it was for Croydon to make a judgment on the needs that it was under a duty to meet and communicate those intelligibly to P and her family.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. This rapport-building process creates a safe space for open communication. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents.