Video: Protestors “mourn the loss” of public services

By Kirsty McGregor on 2 March , 2011 in social work, social workers, workforce

We’ve been talking this week about creative ways to protest against public sector cuts. Protestors in Lewisham seem to be leading the way, by holding a mock funeral to “mourn the loss” of public services – complete with gravestones and a coffin.

The local paper has more details and a video of the protest. (Photo c/o the Lewisham News Shopper)

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Kirsty McGregor is Community Care's workforce editor. She reports daily on social workers' pay and conditions, education, training, career progression, registration and fitness to practise. This includes issues affecting newly qualified social workers across the UK and the recent development of the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) in England. She is also responsible for producing job hunting and career progression advice.

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