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August 27, 2008

Social Work And Social Care: Time to learn something from the Olympic spirit?


Peter-Beresford-60.jpgby Peter Beresford

I never expected to hear myself say it, but the Beijing Olympics have given me a whole new sense of proportion. Suddenly I feel I have a proper perspective on issues of social care and human needs.

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July 14, 2008

Destitution at Mornington Crescent

allan norman 60.jpg by Allan Norman

Some will know this tube station lies on the Northern Line between Euston and Camden Town, but only if playing by the 'Charing Cross Branch' Rules. More of you will have heard of the Radio 4 panel show game, played by other rules. The game is one of great skill and strategy, but the rules are, let's face it, obscure.

Having heard argument from Slough on 9th and 10th June, on social work's duties to destitute and ill failed asylum seekers, the House of Lords is due to play 'Destitution at Mornington Crescent' in the next few days. They have yet to announce which Rules they will play by, but in anticipation I thought I would remind you of the key moves in the game so far:

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June 11, 2008

Stress and drugs and rock n' roll


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One by one the vices that relieved stress for the poor are being denied them. Fags, booze and now food are in the firing line, writes Simon Stevens


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May 8, 2008

United to save children

Polly Neate by Polly Neate

 There are encouraging signs that political consensus may be reached on  the best approach to solve child poverty

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April 23, 2008

Life long battle with poverty

Bob Holman by Bob Holman

 Peter Townsend has fought his whole life to reduce poverty in the UK. It's  time to celebrate his achievements - and his 80th

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March 28, 2008

Helping disadvantaged youngsters: Saved by table tennis

Bob Holman by Bob Holman

I must be one of the few remaining people who saw the world table tennis champion, Hungarian Victor Barna, play in 1944. I was inspired and, after the war, went to my dad's working man's club to learn the game. By my teens I was in a boys team which won the East London League.

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February 20, 2008

Poor must meet Gordon

Bob Holman by Bob Holman

Many of those committed to reducing poverty make the time to lobby the rich but have little contact with those at the sharp end

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