Yes, it's still running. Next one is due in November and will be hosted by Grampian/tayside if I remember correctly. They are normally may and November but the May one has been missed this year (not sure why!)


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I use it in work related correspondence, and on bank statements and bills etc. I rarely introduce myself as Dr Irishemma, unless at a very formal meeting such as Adult Support and Protection.

There is research - not sure if published yet as I saw it at a conference - that suggested that many people with LD find anymore than 4 points on a likert scale difficult. Most of the LD specific measures i.e. CORE-LD, Glasgow Anxiety Scale and Glasgow Depression Scale use a three point scale.

I gave my individual subject results when I applied in 2005. Now a qualified clinical psychologist!

I didn't picket but I did march

The meeting I went to had representatives from unison, unite and gmb. They all confirmed they were planning to participate in the day of action.

My understanding from the meeting we had with union reps was the notice was given at the point that the ballot was returned as a yes. Our health board has sent out cancellations for all appointments, meetings and operations.

Sorry if that sounds defensive! Hard to get across friendly debate on a forum!

I can totally understand why people wouldn't strike, but I can also understand anxieties about crossing picket lines. I got. hard time at a meeting today for asking some questions about striking and I voted yes and will be striking! I think if it was just our department picketing people would feel o...

It seems to vary what the expectations are. We have a mixture of people in our department, some of our unions are striking and some are not. The people whose unions are in favour of industrial action have been advised not to come to work. Those who are in a union who is not striking or are not in a ...

Wow, you should get off your high horse

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I work in LD and I pretty much think most things have been covered. The cuts are having a terrible impact and people are "having their care packages reassessed" all the time. Also, we are getting a lot of social workers trying to get us to do bits of their assessments. I have had a few ver...

Eek, a timely thread! We are off to T in the Park this weekend and We are using a cat sitter for the first time. She came to visit last night and I have paid her in advance. I really hope that she looks after Buttercup well. She works in the local pet shop and has been doing Pet Sittting for two yea...

I bought it when I was doing my thesis and I would say it OK at best.