Sprit of justice
Hi There. I am a social worker of some twenty years experience, and some of that time was spent in Muirhouse Social Work Centre. To say I was shocked to learn of the state of health of someone who I have known and worked along side for a number of years is an understatement.
When i was informed of his plight i found it hard to stomach as i remember him as a person who brought humanity and a sense of presence to the job he done. My colleague told me of his situation after she met him in the street, she was upset to see the state he was in,he barely recognised her and she had to remind him who she was.
I have been made aware of what happened to him and how he was treated, and it makes me embarresed to say I am an employee of Edinburgh City Council Social Work Department. It is true to say I am very fond of him, but that in no way clouds my sense of injustice of what has happened to him and the way he has been treated.
I know of no-one who has a bad word to say about him, and as I have made a point of speaking to other colleagues about it, what has emerged is at best terrible and at worst just hateful. I hope the department comes to its senses and takes action to bring this to an end, I was told of this site and have read the posts that have been put on. I also know who the bully is as many of my colleagues do, and their sense of injustice is very apparent.
My colleague who met the victim is very clear that he should be supported and I agree therefore I have written to unison to offer my help if required.
His plight is our loss and the community in which he lives, as a one time worker in Greater Pilton his presence was everywhere in a positive sense and so well was he known and respected his first name was all that was needed for instant recognition. I personally feel a sense of loss, i think i speak for my colleagues as well.
I know he is receiving support for his condition, I and my colleagues are thinking of him and hope he fully recovers, and fights on to bring this bully to justice. It will not be easy for as some of your contributors have said it will be covered up, as i know only to well,the Social Work Department are experts at it.
But if and when he regains full health we believe he is more than capable of fighting what can only be called a corrupt and bankrupt department, corrupt in trying to cover up the obvious[BULLYING] and bankrupt of any kind of conscience.
Yous in support and friendship
M.Â