The greatest information resource ever known...

or the greatest waste of time

Whichever way you regard the Internet, quickly finding the information you want, can sometimes be almost impossible. Below are some links to pages and sites we and other visitors have found, and can recommend as being well worth a visit for any social care professional.

London Safeguarding Children Boards This site provides information and contact details for all London based SCB's

All London Child Protection Procedures (Guidelines) The full guidelines document in .pdf format. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this file

Asia-Europe Child Welfare Initiative Resource Centre is an outcome of the second ASEM summit meeting in London in October 1998 where the Philippines and the United Kingdom presented a joint initiative to promote international co-operation on child welfare

Audit Commission All Audit Commission publications, including corporate and free publications, are available from this site

The Bichard Inquiry - Full Report in .pdf format. You will need Adobe acrobat reader to view this file.

British Association of Social Workers BASW is the largest association representing social work and social workers in the UK

CAFCASS Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service website

CareandHealth specializes in providing social and health care professionals with the latest developments in social and health care practice, policy, and analysis of the issues affecting the future of social care. Our publications include CareandHealth magazine, Policy Watch, Legal Update, Child Care Finder and Adult Care Finder. We also provide recruitment solutions, management services and career opportunities for aspiring social care professional

Kings Fund The Kings Fund is an independent health charity. Its activities include grant-giving, policy research, service development, audit programmes and information & education services for people working in and with the health service

Local Government Association The LGA represents all local authorities in England and Wales, a useful resource for information on for publications

Mind is one of the largest mental health authorities in England and Wales. It advises government, health and local authorities on good practice, service and developments in mental health and community care. Local Mind associations offer many services including supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres and counselling

National Schizophrenia Fellowship The NSF is the largest severe mental illness charity in the UK

TOPSS This site includes the National Occupational Standards for Inspectors of Health and Social Care for Adults and Children

Victoria Climbie Enquiry The web site reporting on "The independent, statutory inquiry set up to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of Victoria Climbie and to recommend action to prevent such a tragedy happening again"

Violence Against Social Workers The DOH's National Taskforce on Violence Against Social Workers