Wednesday, 4 April 2018

“Apologies: Why I appear to be obsessed by Capita” – John Burgess

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In August 2013 Barnet Council signed two big contracts with Capita. It was reported in the Guardian here:  “Does One Barnet ma...
Monday, 9 October 2017

My battle with depression. Mood swings and medication #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Today, Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. As part of my commitment to speak out about my mental health issues and tack...
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Thursday, 13 July 2017

I hate you Depression

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" I hate you depression.  You haunt me and turn up when you are not welcome.  You disappear for months on end then bang, you...
Monday, 3 July 2017

“Would you challenge disability discrimination in the workplace?”

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In March 2017 I wrote a short post entitled “Disability Workplace Scenario: What would you do?” Here it is: “In a workplace I know th...

#UNISONGATE: “Burgess & Ors” submit Appeal to Employment Appeal Tribunal

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On 22 May 2017 the Assistant Certification Officer (ACO) issued a 114 page report in response to a number of complaints. Whilst th...
Sunday, 14 May 2017

Durham & Derby Teaching Assistants Campaigns – Please help deliver a Labour Government

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The conduct of some in the Labour Party in the north east and Derby has been awful not just over the Durham & Derby Teaching Assist...
Saturday, 13 May 2017

My take on “Mental Health Awareness week”

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Aaaaargh! I’ve had a lot of that recently. Last month was an anniversary I thought would never happen to me. One year and c...