In this small journey, I've found that I have been able to get off the usual path, but have also discovered that my first resort is past paths that I've taken previously. I've been trying to learn more about myself as a personal individual Read More...
In the bold move towards a transformation in adult social care, it feels from where I sit, that control has completely overtaken any pretence of ‘choice’ in the so-called move towards more idealised ‘person-centred’ care and support planning. I hope I Read More...
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Fighting Monsters
on 12 Sep 2011
Filed under: burstow, carer, carers, dementia, direct payments, Disability, discrimination, elderly, health, local authority, local government, mental health, Mental Health Foundation, old age, older people, personal, personal budget, ras, resource allocation system, social care, social issues, social work, socialcare, the small places, work
I have this wonderful topic to write about, but as I sit to write it, I don't know where to start. It is an experience that I am having right now and it stems way back to years and years ago. Do I start back then? Do I start in the present? Do I just Read More...
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Antisocial Social Worker
on 11 Sep 2011
Filed under: blogging, books, counseling, internship, jobs, MSW, personal, relaxation, social work, social workers
I don’t have any grand or notable memories from 11th September 2001. I wasn’t connected to New York in any personal way but this last Friday, after work, I spent the evening by coincidence with the friend whom I spent the evening of the 11th September Read More...
Posted to
Fighting Monsters
on 11 Sep 2011
Filed under: 9/11, Canary Wharf, memorial, memories from september 11, New York, New York City, Pennsylvania, personal, september 11 2001, September 11 attacks, United States, World Trade Center