Tag Archives: Barbara McCraken

Incurable sickness

Posted on September 2, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

I note from tonight’s Express & Star headline piece, that Walsall Council is still failing to ensure the care, safety and wellbeing of the most vulnerable members of our society. Despite reassurances that all was improving, and that we should … Continue reading →

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Bumbledom humbug

Posted on July 22, 2010 by BrownhillsBob

They certainly don’t like it up ’em, as Corporal Jones used to say. I noted with some amusement, but mostly disgust, that since the Express & Star was now taking it’s crusade against all things public-sector to publishing local authority … Continue reading →

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Social care: the gloves are off

Posted on December 2, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

In tonight’s Express & Star, there was an beautifully illuminating report about the cuts proposed for social care provision in Walsall. There are afoot plans to cut spending on services to the vulnerable and disabled totalling ten million pounds over … Continue reading →

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