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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Africa Day 2011 organised by Norwich Mind Inclusion
Africa Day 2011 organised by Norwich Mind Inclusion
Having fun, a wonderful video.
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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
A Week has Gone By after the Listening Reforms on Mental Health ended
A Blog that says it as it is for Mental Health, with permission.
Saturday
Jun042011
A Week Gone By
Saturday, June 4, 2011 Tony RussellWell the Government have finished their Listening Exercise on NHS Reforms but it’s all smoke and mirrors, because apart from a few tweeks I suspect they will do exactly what they want anyway. It’s a great shame they didn’t bother to listen in the first place and consult more widely, instead of just being guided by the ‘usual suspects’ and bureaucrats.
Actually given the whole debacle, I am surprised that nobody’s head has rolled – but we can live in hope. It must have been six to eight months ago when I wrote in Mental Health Today expressing my concerns. If somebody like me could see it coming, I am surprised that those supposedly far smarter people didn’t.
