“We pay certain people lots of money for doing jobs that seem very easy and we pay people very little for jobs that seem incredibly difficult”
Fashion designer Patrick Grant says as a society we need to take a “broader look” at how we value jobs
#bbcqt https://t.co/kngz6jcWcz
Last year, Hal Davis was in an accident that left him paralyzed. He spent months learning to walk again, afraid he would miss his daughter's wedding.
This week, he walked her down the aisle.
1 week today, we face the following price rises:
• Stamps ⇧ 15%
• Water Bills ⇧ 7.5%
• Rail Fares ⇧ 5.9%
• Energy Bills⇧ 20%
• Council Tax ⇧ 5%
But, hey, the cap on bankers’ bonuses is getting lifted so at least there is that.
Mugged in broad daylight
Donating to a Foodbank is a wonderful way to support local community and help those in need. Please see our most recent shopping list. For all the places that you can donate please see our website https://t.co/PsGolPrJqL
I’m currently fund raising to purchase these- alongside other items - to support the stroke ward I currently work. Please donate and help my ward #StrokeOT#fundraising
My friend Mandy has started creating these adult sippy cups to help bring more dignity to those that are unable to drink from regular cups. Please share and spread the word. https://t.co/9JUaDXWIGf
My friend Mandy has started creating these adult sippy cups to help bring more dignity to those that are unable to drink from regular cups. Please share and spread the word. https://t.co/9JUaDXWIGf
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Have yourself a wonderful day tomorrow. 🎄👩🏻🦰✊🏻
A huge thank you to all those working over the festive period. 🙏🏻
Wes Streeting destroying every single thing about Boris Johnson & his value brand Conservative party in under 2 minutes 🔥🔥🔥
#bbcqt#ToryIncompetence
I’m so sick of the lack of voices from those who come from a poverty background. Journalism. Media. Government. There is absolutely not enough representation. I am taught in every possible to be ashamed of my parents and background. I am absolutely not.
Those in power should not exclusively be from fee paying schools, people that are shielded from the consequences of bad behaviour and crimes. The same applies to journalists who progress solely due to family money who go on to manipulatively tell poor people how to think.
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“It will keep very many people alive who might otherwise be dead. It will relieve suffering”
On this day in 1946, Nye Bevan’s plans to launch a National Health Service were debated in Parliament.
The NHS launched two years later on 5 July 1948.
CALLING ALL OTs working in HOMELESSNESS SERVICES;
I know Ive asked this before but could any OT working in homelessness services send me a message. I’m craving getting some experience working in this sector and I’d love to know what you already do.