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General => The Shed => Topic started by: betula on February 23, 2012, 12:41:45

Title: Blast from the past
Post by: betula on February 23, 2012, 12:41:45
Had a bit of a shock this morning,was messing about on the computer with BBC News 24 on in the background.

The name Cynthia Bower made me look at the TV,I know that name I though t.http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/feb/23/nhs-watchdog-cynthia-bower-resigns?CMP=twt_gu

Sure enough a much older looking Cynthia was my work colleague in the eighties.We worked in social services and she was a young very dedicated social worker.She was and I am sure is a lovely person.

I lost touch with all of our group over the years and had no idea Cynthia had come so high in the ranks.

I have often thought of them all over the years as I count that time as one of the best of my working life.

Things have not been great for her by all accounts but knowing her as I did I will not believe all I read.
Title: Re: Blast from the past
Post by: caroline7758 on February 23, 2012, 18:20:14
My OH who has trained care commission workers says she had a thankless task- trying to improve quality while cutting costs.
Title: Re: Blast from the past
Post by: Melbourne12 on February 23, 2012, 18:28:06
Quote from: caroline7758 on February 23, 2012, 18:20:14
My OH who has trained care commission workers says she had a thankless task- trying to improve quality while cutting costs.

I think this is spot on.