Agreed. In Nottingham at my placement they're waiting to see how the cuts are going to be spread across youth/social services, having already shutdown an adult counselling service (who have a great reputation), luckily my placement is fairly secure, not so sure if you're a 26 or over client. That was a big reduction in places GPs etc can refer on to.
With my friend the irony is that she's probably earning as much or more now she's self employed, and gets to choose her hours/lectures etc. She thought that might happen, works well for her but not so much other important members of her former team.
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