Neighbourhoods where there is a strong attachment to traditional values of thrift, hard work and independence; where there is a reluctance to rely on the state; where there is a concern to do one’s best for one’s children. Is this Middle England? No, it’s a description of six disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Britain, studied in depth over a period of three years.
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Strong community spirit thrives in deprived areas
Strong community spirit thrives in deprived areas
Be interesting to see how they care for carers!
A new study and accompanying exhibition show people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods striving to get by in challenging circumstances
Traditional values and a striving to get by in difficult circumstances were found in disadvantaged neighbourhoods across Britain. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod for the Guardian
Care ‘loophole’ hits family of disabled Accrington toddler
Care ‘loophole’ hits family of disabled Accrington toddler
11:36am Thursday 9th June 2011
HYNDBURN’S MP is backing the family of a disabled toddler ‘penalised’ because they have to care for him full time.
Two-year-old Finley Rosbotham’s amazing progress has recently seen him take his first steps despite having cerebral palsy and being born paralysed down one side and with part of his brain missing.
