by Anabel Unity Sale

Councils always get a bad rap in the papers. If it's not one thing it's another. This time Tunbridge Wells Council is in the frame for attempting to make sure it uses inclusive language by banning the word 'brainstorming' and replacing it with 'thought showers'.

It may sound daft to some but I can see where Tunbridge Wells is coming from as it wants to be respectful of those with mental health problems or epilepsy. However, I can't help but think they have made it worse.

Read the complete post at http://www.communitycare.co.uk/blogs/social-work-blog/2008/06/council-bans-words.html