Poverty in the UK

[stevewool]

What is sad these days, is that the previous tradition of taking care of your own elderly relatives seems to have been lost. Too many selfish people around.

it seemed a few years back when the parents was getting old , there was a lot of money to be left to the family , but since that has changed and the house has to be sold to pay for care , well the state can look after the parents too, just my thoughts , no offence ment to any nice people

[Rosie1958]

Congratulations to Tesco’s who have recognised that there IS a problem in the UK and they are doing something about it! Tesco ran an advertisement advising that they will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank this weekend and matching 30% of the donation. It’s great to see that Tesco is acting as a responsible organisation and helping others in need (just as they did with their bucket collections last month for the Philippines Typhoon Disaster). I am not a fan of Tesco’s but I applaud them for this and would like to see more of the same.

I purposely went to my local store yesterday and bought a carrier bag full of food, as did my partner. My son often visits food banks in a professional capacity and he will be buying a carrier bagful today too.

Before the less charitable start slating the above as an un-needy cause, I would add that I have made 3 sizeable donations to the Philippines Disaster Fund and I have also sent a large food parcel for Christmas to my sponsor child’s family in Smokey Mountain, Tondo. The bulk of my donations have gone to Philippines but I recognise that there are people in this country that do need help too and Every Little Helps!

[les_taxi]

I did not agree with all your points in your main article, but clearly you are a good un and well done you, you are a caring person so deserve some rep

[Rosie1958]

I did not agree with all your points in your main article, but clearly you are a good un and well done you, you are a caring person so deserve some rep

Thank you so much, Les your rep is very much appreciated.

Just want to say I wasn’t trying to blow my own trumpet, just bringing attention to what’s happening in the UK

[fred]

But mustn't worry as housing prices are going up and interest rates are low!!
I`m saying no more... Must remain positive..Stiff upper lip you know!!
Poverty in England?? Cannot be...

Excellent posts Rosie..
Keep telling the truth..