I used to only listen to the Desert Island Discs of stars I’d heard of, but the less well known can be just as enlightening. Louise Casey became government ‘czar’ for the homeless, victims and trouble families, but started as a DHSS receptionist in the ‘80s. When computer repeatedly said ’no’ to desperate people, the staff would sneak them food vouchers when managers’ doors were closed. I thankfully haven’t been in one of those hateful places since 1970’s student days. Hopefully, things have improved. Hopefully.
“Tories still to decide on approach to social care crisis that ruined Theresa May’s election campaign, health secretary admits”
The other real problem of our age (after climate change, Brexit shouldn't even be in the mix) is social care, or, how do we look after old people who can't look after themselves. As a high rate tax payer who hopes to be old one day, I reckon there are stark political...
