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Archive of Department of Health documents October 2000 - December 2001 IMPORTANT NOTE On 16 February 2004,  the Department of Health migrated to a new website, and all DH documents now have a new website address, http://www.dh.gov.uk .  The new website is a complete redesign, and this means that the many links from the SSNW web site to DH documents will no longer work.   Social Services North West has prepared an information page about the new DH website.  It describes the structure of the new site, providing links to key pages related to social care.  It also reports progress in updating the links on this site, and provides tips to search for documents which are no longer linked directly. Click here for the latest available information from Social Services North West about the new DH website   Click here to go to the archive for the period from January 2002 December 2001 Press Release: New health authority boundaries Press Release on the Chairs of the new Health Authorities Press Release on the Chief Executives of the new Health Authorities Press Release: New Learning Disability Task Force set up Press Release: New Team to help improve life chances for people with learning disabilities Press Release: New national target for adoption Building Care Capacity Grant 2001/02: Grant Determination and Guidance on Conditions Mental Health Promotion Project NHS Emergency Pressures - Making Progress National Care Standards Commission: additional final minimum standards and final regulations Press release on the above Implementation of Young Peoples Substance Misuse Plans: Supporting Joint Working at a Local Level - Consultation Paper Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions Local Government Finance 2002/03 RSG Settlement LASSL(2001)13 Personal Social Services Funding 2002/03 Community Care Statistics 2000/01 Priorities and Planning Framework 2002/2003 Mental Health Act Commission Ninth Biennial Report 1999-2001 Press Release: Minister launches learning disability helpline Press Release: Delivering the Adoption Standards - the next steps November 2001 LAC(2001)31 Care Standards Act- Guidance on Continuing Responsibilities of Local Authorities and Health Authorities Following the Transfer of Registration and Inspection to the National Care Standards Commission on 1 April 2002 Newsletter on National Occupational Standards in Mental Health NHS Direct Online Press Release on the above Press Release: New Director of Health and Social Care Change Agent Team Press Release: Thousands more helped to live independently at home Reform of Social Work Education and Training Determination for Special Grant to Social Services - Building Care Capacity Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and other non-residential Social Services Guidance for Councils with Social Services Responsibilities Press Release on the above Children's NSF: Chairs of External Working Groups announced Press Release: Better equipment for disabled people Involving Patients and the Public in Healthcare: Response to Listening Exercise Press release on the above HSC 2001/21, LAC 2001/30 Care Standards Act 2000 - Guidance to Registration and Inspection Units on the Transfer of Registration for Existing Regulated Providers to the National Care Standards Commission  LASSL(2001)11 Consultation On The Implementation Of The Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999 Press release on the above Press release: Major cash boost for mental health services Protecting Children, Supporting Parents - A Consultation Document on the Physical Punishment of Children The National Institute for Mental Health - Role and Function Domiciliary Care National Minimum Standards Regulations: Consultation Document Residential Care, housing, care and support schemes and Supporting People: A Consultation Paper First Annual Report of the Adoption Task Force Covering Chief Inspector letter re the above Press Release: Adoption and Permanence Task Force October 2001 Press release: Star rating for social services The Abolition of Preserved Rights: Consultation On Guidance And Regulations Care Standards Tribunal: Consultation document HSC(2001)20/ LAC(2001)28 The Quality Protects Programme: Transforming Children's Services 2002-03 Social Services Performance Assessment Framework Indicators 2000-2001 Social Care and Social Work Careers website      Press release on the above Press release on new Adoption Bill Building Capacity and Partnership in Care An Agreement between the statutory and the independent social care, health care and housing sectors Press Release: £300m 'Cash for Change' initiative National Institute for Mental Health in England Press Release on the above Press Release: More adoptive parents needed CI (2001)21 Working together - Connexions and Social Services Guidance on the above Care Direct information service for older people launched Care Trusts - Guidance on the Application, Consultation, Assessment and Establishment Processes, and the Governance Arrangements Carers In Employment: Report On Study Visits To Five Local Councils With Social Services Responsibilities Improving older people's services: inspection of social care services for older people            CI (2001)18 - 01/10/2001 re the above            Press Release on the above September 2001 HSC 2001/17; LAC (2001)26 Guidance on free nursing care in nursing homes Press Release: New legislation to help young people leaving care Press Release: New Director of Implementation for Learning Disability appointed Press Release: Free nursing care introduced Adults Aged 18 and over - Social Care Core Information Requirements SSI report: Making It Work - Inspection Of Welfare To Work For Disabled People Press Release on the above LAC (2001)24 Guidance to the Foster Placement (Children) and Adoption Agencies Amendment (England) Regulations 2001 - SI 2001/2992 The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2001 - Regulations and Guidance Press Release: Chief Executive appointed to the Care Standards Commission Shifting the Balance of Power - Creating Strategic Health Authorities Press release on the above Consultation Document re Cumbria and Lancashire Consultation Document re Greater Manchester Consultation Document re Cheshire and Merseyside Involving Patients and the Public in Health Care - A Consultation Document Press Release on the above Reforming the NHS Complaints Procedure - a listening document August 2001 Press Release: New NSF for children to tackle inequalities in services for disabled children HSC 2001/016 LAC (2001) 23: Valuing People: A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century - Implementation Guidance Press Release: SCIE appoints first Chief Executive National Standards for the provision of Social Care Services in the High Security Hospitals Tackling Health Inequalities: consultation on a plan for delivery Vision to Reality (reducing health inequalities) Press Release: Health Inequalities consultation launched Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 Regulations Press Release: New guide puts mental health centre stage Modern Social Services a commitment to deliver The 10th Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of Social Services 2000/2001 The Care Standards Act 2000 (Commencement No._ (England) and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2001 Consultation Document Health and Social Care Joint Unit -Community Care Plans - Consultation Making It Happen - A guide to delivering mental health promotion The Single Assessment Process: Consultation papers and process New Health Improvement & Modernisation Plans Website ADOPTION: Adoption Register launched, plus National Adoption Standards Draft Practice Guidance to Support the National Adoption Standards - England - consultation document Draft Standards and Practice Guidance - Adopted Adults and their Birth Siblings - consultation document LAC(2001)22 National Adoption Standards for England Press release: Putting children at the heart of the adoption process A Practical Guide for Disabled People Where to find information, services and equipment CI (2001) 17:  The Children Act Now: Messages from Research The Children Act Now: Messages from Research STUDIES IN EVALUATING THE CHILDREN ACT 1989 Children's Social Services Core Information Requirements Version 2 Information for Social Care project - additional guidance Press Release: Streamlining Health and Social Care services for Children NCSC Registration Regulations - Consultation Document NCSC Implementation - Fostering Services National Minimum Standards - Fostering Services Regulations NCSC Implementation - Frequencies of Inspection and Regulatory Fees -  Consultation Paper Press Release on NCSC Standards Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced by Carers with Parenting Responsibilities Press Release on the above July 2001 Human Resources Framework (complements Shifting the Balance of Power within the NHS - Securing Delivery) Shifting the Balance of Power within the NHS - Securing Delivery Department of Health - Focusing on Delivery A Practical Guide for Disabled People Where to find information, services and equipment CI (2001) 17:  The Children Act Now: Messages from Research The Children Act Now: Messages from Research STUDIES IN EVALUATING THE CHILDREN ACT 1989 Children's Social Services Core Information Requirements Version 2 Information for Social Care project - additional guidance Press Release: Streamlining Health and Social Care services for Children NCSC Registration Regulations - Consultation Document NCSC Implementation - Fostering Services National Minimum Standards - Fostering Services Regulations NCSC Implementation - Frequencies of Inspection and Regulatory Fees -  Consultation Paper Press Release on NCSC Standards Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced by Carers with Parenting Responsibilities Press Release on the above Press Release: Appointments to the General Social Care Council Press Release: Appointment of Chair of SCIE Making Connections - good practice in the prevention and management of elder abuse National Institute for Mental Health - Letter from Director Safe enough? - Inspection of Health Authority R&I Units 2000 Children's Social Services - Core Information Requirements Consultation on Draft Guidance to implement free nursing care Press release: Government on course to implement free nursing care from October 2000 Fair Access to Care Services Press release on Fair Access to Care Services Consultation The Children Act Report 2000 Press release on Children Act Report 2000 Private Fostering - a cause for concern Social Services Inspectorate - who we are and what we do - new edition Children's Social Services - Core Information Requirements Press release: £20 million for computers for children in care Shifting the Balance of Power - Outline Project Plan Delegating nursing to a local authority Free Nursing Care - Consultation on draft Directions and Guidance Press release: England's new mental health institute HSC 2001/14:LAC(2001)17 Arrangements for whole system capacity planning - emergency, elective and social care Press Release: Milburn says support required for public service ethos in public service reform Press Release: New Learning Disability grants scheme for advocacy services Press Release: Health and Social Care Awards   June 2001 Continuing health care: NHS and local councils' responsibilities (HSC 2001/015-LAC 2001/018) Care Homes for Younger Adults and Adult Placements and Children’s Homes: National Minimum Standards – Consultation Documents Press release: Quality of Social Care Information targeted in new projects Press release: Consultation on national minimum standards for children's homes Quality on the Way - A report of an inspection of service quality improvements in social care CI (2001)9 'No secrets' guidance on developing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse Press Release: Quality in Social Care - SSI report Press release: New appointments at DH Press release: Looked after children Press release: Social Services staffing at 30 September 2000 Press release: Revised KIGS and Social Services Performance data Press release: Outcome Indicators for Looked After Children Press release: DH Ministerial portfolios Personal Social Services Staff of Social Services Departments at 30 September 2000 Outcome Indicators for Looked After Children: Year ending 30 September 2000 Free Nursing Care: Frequently Asked Questions LAC (2001)9 Capital grant for improving information management 2001/2002 May 2001 The Hospital Travel Costs Scheme LAC(2001)15 Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000: Grant Conditions for Use of Ring-Fenced Funds CI(2001)7 Inspection of Best Value Reviews in Social Services LASSL(2001)2 The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) and complaints about the functioning of child protection conferences Information for Social Care: A revision of the framework document Co-ordinated Service Planning for vulnerable children and young people in England Promoting Independence Grant 2001-02 Press Release: APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE GENERAL SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL Department of Health - The Government's Expenditure Plans: Departmental Reports Local Modernisation Reviews Draft Carers Grant Guidance Press Release: Continence Pads to be made free to residents of nursing homes Press release: LATEST PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES STATISTICS Press Release: ACTION PLANS SHOW CHILDREN'S SERVICES CONTINUE TO IMPROVE April 2001 Report on the responses to the consultation document 'A Quality Strategy for Social Care' Modernisation Agency launched to lead NHS improvements Press Release: MILBURN HANDS POWER TO FRONT-LINE STAFF Press release: VICTORIA CLIMBIE INQUIRY: Terms of reference published Press Release: NEW INDEPENDENT WATCHDOG FOR CARE SERVICES IS ESTABLISHED The NHS Plan - what's in it for you? The Mental Health Policy Implementation Guide CI(2001)5 - Health And Social Care Planning 2001/2002 LAC (2001)01 - Intermediate Care - Model Contracts Now Available on The DH Website Numbers Of Preserved Rights Residents By Local Authority Area: Data Now Available March 2001 Press Release: RADICAL REFORMS TO SOCIAL WORK TRAINING TO RAISE SOCIAL CARE STANDARDS National Service Framework for Older People Press Release: RADICAL NEW BLUEPRINT OF CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE LAUNCHED The Social Care Institute for Excellence - Appointment of Chair and Chief Executive Community Equipment Services Valuing People - A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century Press Release: NEW LEARNING DISABILITIES STRATEGY AIMS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES Winter Report - 2000-2001 Care Trusts - Emerging Framework (Health and Social Care Joint Unit) The Health and Social Care Awards 2001 LAC (2001)9 Capital grant for improving information management 2001/2002 Press release: NEW ADOPTION BILL - A FRESH START FOR CHILDREN Press release: DH STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO SAFETY FIRST, REPORT OF THE NATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRY (NCI) INTO SUICIDE AND HOMICIDE BY PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS LAC(2001)8 Social Care for Deafblind Children and Adults LAC(2001)7 SOCIAL SERVICES TRAINING SUPPORT PROGRAMME: 2001/2002 Better Care, Higher Standards - A charter for long term care Foot and Mouth Outbreak: Advice For Essential Workers - Guidance Note for Social Care and NHS Staff delivering essential services Use of Internet for reporting of Social Services data for 2000-2001 to DH Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 - Policy and Practice Guidance Press release: NEW SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE WILL RAISE STANDARDS AND TACKLE INCONSISTENCIES Press release: NEW NATIONAL CARE HOME STANDARDS February 2001 SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE - CODE OF PRACTICE CI(2001)3: Developments In The Work Of The Social Services Inspectorate NHS Workforce Development Confederations Advance Notice Of Changes To The System For Charging For Residential Accommodation - Introducing The 3-Month Property Disregard And The New Capital Limits. Keep Warm Keep Well Guidance The Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 - learning materials Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000: Draft Regulations And Guidance For Consultation (General site of Quality Protects Project Team on Leaving Care) Joint DETR / DH paper: Quality & Choice for Older People's Housing: A Strategic Framework Detained: SSI Inspection of Compulsory Mental Health Admissions Care Direct, the one-stop shop gateway to information about social care, health, housing and social security benefits Your Guide to the NHS January 2001 National Task Force on Violence Against Social Care Staff Press Release: COMBATING VIOLENCE AGAINST SOCIAL CARE STAFF - NEW NATIONAL ACTION PLAN TO PROTECT WORKERS New DH Website on Deafblind HSC 2001/001/LAC (2001)1 Intermediate Care Press Release: CHAIR APPOINTED TO HEAD UP NATIONAL CARE STANDARDS COMMISSION A NEW COMMITMENT TO NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL - NATIONAL STRATEGY ACTION PLAN The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse: A Consultation Document The NHS Plan - Implementing the Performance Improvement Agenda - A Policy Position Statement and Consultation Document Fairer Charging Policies for Home Care and other non-residential Social Services Press Release: Consulation to end unfairness in charging National Minimum Wage and Therapeutic Work - DTI information note December 2000 PLANNING FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE: incorporating guidance for Health and Local Authorities on Service and Financial Frameworks Implementation Programme for the NHS Plan Health and Social Care Bill Reforming the Mental Health Act - Mental Health White Paper Adoption - A New Approach - Adoption White Paper DH Adoption website Stepping Away from the Edge - Improving services for deaf and hard of hearing people LASSL(2000)18 Personal Social Services (PSS) Funding 2001-02, Quality Protects, Children's SSA and Special Grant TOWARDS A COMMON CAUSE - A Compact for Care - Inspection of Local Authority Social Services and Voluntary Sector Working Relationships LASSL(2000)15 Special Grant Report No.69 - Children Services (Quality Protects) Special Grant: 2000/2001 Details of £100m additional social services funding for 2001/02 Nigel Crisp on the Winter Plan Full details of the 2000-01 financial settlement for social services [LASSL 2000 (13)] SURVEY OF PSS ASSETS, STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT:A Research Report ADOPTING CHANGES: Survey and inspection of local councils’ Adoption Services Press Release on new Adoption report Press Release on Community Care statistics 2000 November 2000 Annual Report of the UK Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator 1999-2000 LAC (2000)22 : HSC 2000/033 The Quality Protects Programme: Transforming Children's Services 2001-02 Joint Investment Plans Guidance - Welfare To Work For Disabled People New Directions for Independent Living: Report of Inspection of independent living arrangements for younger disabled people Press release on Inspection Unit statistics Press release on tackling age discrimination Press release on tackling drug misuse among young people Press release on latest stage of NHS reform October 2000 New Directions for Independent Living: Report of Inspection of independent living arrangements for younger disabled people Press release on funding boost for community equipment services Press release on Children's statistics Press release on increase in adoptions Press release on independent living for disabled people Press release on better mental health services for minority ethnic communities Press release on Milburn's speech to the Social Services Conference in Edinburgh Core information requirements for children's services Information for Social Care: A framework for improving quality in social care through better use of information and information technology. Press release on Intermediate Care Teams for winter support Press release on Social Services Performance data Press release on Inspection of Under Eights services Press release on Adoption Task Force Report on Inspection of Under Eights services Helping you to stay independent: A guide to long-term care services and benefits for people who live at home Resource Pack: Helping Care Leavers: Problems and Strategic Responses How to help your child in care - a guide for parents Press release: New controls to protect children from potential abusers IMPORTANT NOTE On 16 February 2004,  the Department of Health migrated to a new website, and all DH documents now have a new website address, http://www.dh.gov.uk .  The new website is a complete redesign, and this means that the many links from the SSNW web site to DH documents will no longer work.   Social Services North West has prepared an information page about the new DH website.  It describes the structure of the new site, providing links to key pages related to social care.  It also reports progress in updating the links on this site, and provides tips to search for documents which are no longer linked directly. 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