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Disability history: “I quite clearly remember being tied to the cot sides”
Tweet“I quite clearly remember being tied to the cot sides,” recalls Florence, now in her 70s, of the childhood she spent in hospital. “Literally, two wrists tied to the cot sides with cotton tape so as I couldn’t get up … Continue reading
Posted in Cuts, Disability, Education, Olympics, Social care, Social exclusion, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged cuts, education, schools, service users, young people, youth
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Photo project promotes Roma and new migrant culture
TweetThe intriguing photographs here are from those in a new exhibition created by children from Roma, Slovak and Polish communities in east London, The works, created using pinhole photography, have been produced by 12 young people aged eight to 14 … Continue reading
Posted in Education, media & communication, Music & arts, Olympics, Refugees & asylum, Social exclusion, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged charity, education, music & arts, refugees & asylum, third sector, young people, youth
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The riots a year on: “If people see me as bad, I might as well be bad.”
Tweet“Even though we’re not involved in gangs,” the young man from Hackney tells me, “the way people look at you just puts you down. No matter what you do, you’ll always have that bad name of a black kid from … Continue reading
Posted in Big society, Education, Employment, Social exclusion, Young people, Youth crime
Tagged big society, BME, charity, cuts, education, employment, third sector, young people, youth, youth crime
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Luke’s lost generation
Tweet Welcome to Luke’s World from Luke's World on Vimeo. This film should stop you in your tracks. Its power to move puts it almost on a par, as Channel Four’s Jon Snow said at its launch today, with the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Employment, Health, Housing, Private sector, Social exclusion, Third sector, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, Young people
Tagged charity, education, employment, health, housing, schools, third sector, young people, youth
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High society (and celbritocracy) backs big society
TweetIt was a sight that would have warmed the cockles of David Cameron’s heart. As soul singer Heather Small and ex-England footballer Sol Campbell mingled with guests at London’s Saatchi Gallery last week, they were showing just the kind of … Continue reading
Posted in Big society, Local government, Music & arts, Third sector, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged big society, charity, music & arts, young people, youth
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Local boys (and girls) done good
TweetThe contrast with the grainy images of missile-hurling, pickpocketing young “hoodies” from the summer riots could not be greater. These stunningly shot and beautifully-lit portraits showcase East London’s young creative talent and form part of a new exhibition opening on … Continue reading
“Sometimes I get cross with my parents because we don’t have a normal life.”
Tweet Above, young carers talk about their role in a Carers Week film. Next time you feel fed up with doing the household chores, think about Ryan. At 13, he cooks, cleans, does the laundry and helps both his disabled … Continue reading
Posted in Cuts, Education, Health, Social care, Third sector, Young people
Tagged charity, cuts, education, learning disability, schools, third sector, young people, youth
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The cuts – an alternative
TweetFor those who’ve not already seen it, this powerful film presents an alternative to the government’s devastating cuts agenda. It features community groups and anti-cuts campaigners along with Bill Nighy, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien and Zac Goldsmith MP. Worth watching ahead … Continue reading
Posted in Big society, Cuts, Domestic violence, Education, Employment, Health, Housing, Learning disability, Local government, Mental health, Music & arts, Older people, Poverty, Race, Social care, Social enterprise, Social exclusion, Substance misuse, Third sector, Wellbeing, Women, Young people, Youth crime
Tagged big society, charity, cuts, education, employment, happiness, housing, learning disability, local government, service users, third sector, young people, youth
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