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Birmingham Prison Riot


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51 minutes ago, Theo Snelders said:

Yes, this is the same as us in the NHS as well as other public services such as the police, fire service etc. What folk don't realise while they go on about 'gold plated pensions' is there was a reason folk in these jobs needed to retire early- PTSD, physical inability to fulfil the role etc, Good luck if you need a 65 year old firefighter to break through your window and rescue you from a fire filled flat. Has your friend been able to work through the trauma of his experiences properly?

Exactly.......you can't pull the rug out of workers in the emergency services and tell them that they might've signed up for 30 years for a lump sum and pension and then they've now to work extra years for less benefits. Some public service workers pay nothing towards their pension and some pay 12% and deserve all they get. 

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45 minutes ago, Angusfifer said:

Sarcasm towards fictional TV characters. Disappointing yet predictable. Verging on shameful... 

 

He sorted oot the Slade prison riot with just a few words.

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Apparently it all kicked off when the telly broke down for 2 days. Hardcore Strictly fans worried they'll miss the final.


A riot because a tv broke? Surprised there are that many Chelsea fans in Birmingham to be honest.
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8 hours ago, jimmy boo said:

Exactly.......you can't pull the rug out of workers in the emergency services and tell them that they might've signed up for 30 years for a lump sum and pension and then they've now to work extra years for less benefits. Some public service workers pay nothing towards their pension and some pay 12% and deserve all they get. 

That is exactly what they have done. Things might be bad up there but at the very least you guys are protected somewhat by the Holyrood government. It is absolutely horrendous down here. The prison estate is filled with a huge amount of incredibly vulnerable men who should actually be in hospital, not prison. Our suicide rates are soaring, synthetic substances like 'Spice' are rife causing increased levels of violence, and there have even been murders ( HMP Pentonville).

In truth, a prison should be the very safest place you can be strangely enough, with the security measures, therapeutic relatiobships, and staff observation going on. It is very far from that right now.

6 hours ago, kilbowie2002 said:


Hey I'll never stick it til im 60, planning on going at 55 if i dont retrain.

You're right, it will get worse and I'm in the same boat as you.  I'm hoping to go back soon following a long period of time off- I'll be lucky to work my three month notice given the way things are going. Our hospital is operating with about a third of it's workforce missing and it's not going to get better anytime soon. Patients are suffering from lack of opportunities to rehabilitate and staff are at breaking point.

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