Although I understnd that there are some failings in the provisions
regarding people with learning difficlties the majority of the problem is with social services mis management and not as the report implies on inividual groups affiliated with it.

Two of the organisations listed where in my mind unfairly criticised including the place where I work I feel that if these inspectors want to do a report they should conduct a thorough evaluation and do it properly I feel that Paridigm are as incompetent in their analysis of these provisions as social services are in managing them.

Paridigm are way of the mark this time im afraid.

I do not work for Sheffield Council bu do have some involvement with day services in this city. Let me make one thing quite clear - the majority of staff do an excellent job under very difficult circumstancs and endeavour to provide a good quality service to their very vulnerable clients. Regularly these individuals are the first to pick up on matters that need further intervention, from concerns over a client's health, to cases whereby abuse is suspected. Most staff are not paid a fortune for the crucial services that they provide, but do their job under pressure. Some protest and make their concerns known, but little is done to resolve issues. The service.....Social Services in general, is across the board under funded and a service that is disected and contracted out to the cheapest provider. Quality is said to be the golden word at Social Services. I would say that quality comes far down the list. If management were bothered, then they would strive for excellence and quality second to none, so that in their hearts they knew that these vulnerable clients were receiving the best service possible. The service needs more investment and a good management team to direct the services within Social Services. Without this, further deterioration will result and vital services will get even worse. It is high time that serious consideration be given by council management to ensure that centre based staff and community staff are valued and respected a little more. Management are too quick to find fault (and accountability) in the (to them) the lesser ranks. Be it known all staff, either council or private who are involved in the care industry have one of the most difficult roles to under take and day after role their role becomes more and more complex because of all the new regulations that the council is trying (but failing) to meet. It is high tme that people with some gumption were involved in Social Service and council affairs because without it nothing will change and the management will keep on looking for the lame scapegoats.