Claig I wouldn't believe that JH "raising this in parliament" is going to make any difference, as a) I doubt he will and b) parliament won't be aware of the facts and it's not a matter for parliament to debate. I think JH's reputation goes before him in parliament to be honest. He was on Midlands Today recently making some absurd claims on his pet theory and the newscaster Nick Owen said a couple of times "I don't know what you are talking about" and indeed it was sheer gobbled gook. My DP is a member of the Co-Op party and was at their national conference earlier in the year and his name cropped up and the Liberal MP from the North made a very derogatory comment about him. Let me just say the word "barmy" was used!
I see we have some posters talking about Baby P - the "damned if they do and damned if they don't brigade." It is a fact that social services in this current economic climate is really struggling to recruit and retain experienced social workers. No amount of work in college can prepare someone for life at the "coal face" and is it any wonder that so many social workers are leaving and many off with stress related illnesses. In addition many departments are trying to run a service on 30% vacancy rates and they can't fill the posts because this coalition have demanded such huge savings in budgets. Most of you probably know Birmingham City SSD has been found "unfit for purpose" and there was high handed talk from the govt they would "take it over" but they've since done a U turn and are sending in advisors. I bet they couldn't find anyone who would take it on. All these people who think they could do the job better and not make mistakes - I just wish they could follow a social worker around for a week to see what the job really entails.
FWIW I think the comments made by this Nevres Kamal are highly likely to be fiction. Where did you read that Claig in the DM?
Whatagain I can imagine you are struggling to get the help you need for your child with special needs. This is because of the massive cuts in budgets that all public services are having to make because of this coalition. It's the bankers who started this problem by their greed in offering sub prime mortgages and loans to people who couldn't afford the repayments that are the real culprits, but Cameron et al seek to cut public services because they have no liking for public services and want to privatise them all. Furthermore in my opinion they are not concerned about the most disadvantaged people and children in our society - they have shown a callous disregard for sick and disabled people in telling them they are fit for work.
Hello Maryz the voice of reason: yes JH admits that he provides finance for parents who are involved with Social Services and assists them to leave the country. That an elected MP can do this I find is disgraceful.