national standards for 'failing' social services

Article Abstract:

The Government is preparing a White Paper to be published in November 1998 concerning a radical overhaul of social care in the UK. The Government is planning to introduce national standards and priorities for social services in order to provide the service to which people are entitled. The White Paper reveals that at present the social services are severely under performing and are not providing the support which people expect. The drafted document was leaked to the BBC, and it declares that nine new independent regional authorities are to be established to regulate nursing and residential care for adults and children alike across the UK. These will bring additional help to the already established agencies which provide care to people's homes. National standards are to be introduced on issues such as what councils should be charging for services. General reforms of the inspection arrangements are also to be introduced. A General Social Care Council will be established which will help to regulate the training of social workers and establish registers of professional social workers and staff at children's homes. The changes have been welcomed by Department of Social Services, but it has denied that so far it has failed in its duty to the people of the UK, by providing lax and inconsistent services.

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UK: Government is preparing White Paper to be published in 11/98 concerning radical overhaul of social care in the country

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Social Service Support Programs, Social services, Article

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Trial by TV: the jury is still out

Article Abstract:

It is widely believed in the legal profession that television cameras should not be allowed into courts. In particular, it is feared that the presence of television cameras could have a negative impact on the course of justice. Uninteresting but vital evidence could be eliminated to making the proceedings more interesting to television audiences, and the presence of cameras would also make witnesses even more unwilling to give evidence. Some observers believe that very significant trials should be filmed, however, as they affect many people.

Courts, Courts-Local, Public opinion, Cameras in the courtroom, Cameras in court, Municipal courts

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