NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

So Mr Gove, education Minister, suddenly realises poor care exists in childrens homes ie children within them are extremely vulnerable.. Children's homes echoes the privatisation of many care homes- some owned by private equity trusts (see article by Lenin Nightingale on wideshut or at rear of book "The commodity of care"). Yet he finds, info is restricted re children's homes-- due to "confidentiality"- this means nobody can ordinarily access the home or the info. Who restricts the info?? The same applies to many other private bodies. Is the restriction by the inspection body- in the case of children's homes, OFSTED? Is it the private company? Or is somebody on the governmet protecting the private companies? Surely common sense tells them all that we need to be aware of situations behind closed doors. The issue of children being placed miles away from their home (Unnecessarily) is appalling. Consider also, this happens to older people when cheaper beds are sought. Germany sends old people abroad in some cases (See book The commodity of care). It was only 1950s in the UK, when children without parents were sent to Australia. History is important when exploring attitudes and social values. 

The underlying themes of recognising people as commodites and money making, amongst others underlies all sectors. Do not consider one sector in isolation.

Restriction??" They" even try to restrict my work---.

Carol Dimon