November 2007

Up one level

Articles from previous issues of Disability Now

Trevor Phillips: a man with a mission

Trevor Phillips is not afraid of courting controversy, a useful trait to have as chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. He talks to Katharine Quarmby

Equality boss speaks out on Thorpe case

The head of the new Equality and Human Rights Commission, Trevor Phillips, has described the media coverage of the case of Katie Thorpe as “grotesque”.

Rights and wrongs

 

Contract controversy hits government

An independent inquiry is to investigate the government’s awarding of contracts for the pathways to work scheme, after a group representing the charity sector expressed “grave concerns” over the procurement process.

Lost in the lock-up

Learning disabled prisoners in Scotland feel lost in the system, says a new report published by the Prison Reform Trust. Many are not identified as having an impairment or are bullied. Others are excluded from rehabilitation courses and most prison staff do not have the training or resources to cope with their additional needs.

New safeguards call on direct payments

The government should give social workers powers to enter the homes of vulnerable adults believed to be at risk of abuse, according to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS). ADASS has also called for greater collaboration between statutory agencies, regulators and councils, and a duty for social workers to investigate complaints.

Web watch - November 07

Paul Carter previews our upcoming new website.

News round-up

News in brief from the pages of Disability Now