Family Welfare Gifts

A Security Net for Workers and Families

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

'The great thing is, the poor won't be able to squander it on luxuries such as dignity, equality and hope!'

"This is why I want you to remember the three most important words in the world: spay, neuter, adopt."

'Not a word to Alfred, but the spare bedroom is worth losing the fourteen pounds!'

Dolestart - A New Initiative

'I said: Leave my son alone!'

Social Worker

'Every year local authorities whinge on about needing more money to maintain services.'

Policeman talking to lost child

"The government is adamant that a policy of removing income support from lone parents with children over 7 is in the best interests of the treasury."

"I suppose you're worried about your little peasant benefits."

'I think your son is being bullied. He's suffering 80% Chinese wrist burns.'

Kids in conflic zones and schools...

"Welcome to Alabama. Pro-life at birth; not so much after that."

Just Another Sloe News Day

Warring parents

Family courts.

Victim of Sequestration!

Throwing out baby with the bath water.

Sweet Jailbreak

"The staff survey shows that signs of stress and depression are going through the roof!"

The Leap of Faith Taken by Alzheimer's Caregivers

'Excluding our little granddaughter who called me 'orrible old smellypops!'

"This is your social worker Mrs Bigworth, she's brought your care package."

Live to work or work to live?

The Poor Child's Nurse

'...We would really like to see the children in a more stable home. A steel toed work boot for example.'

Iain Duncan Smith: Welfare reform

'... And how long has your civil list been frozen?'

"But on my claim form, it definitely says Universal credit..!!"

'And finally before I can permit you to shop in this store, have you ever raised your voice to a member of staff on any prvious occasion ?'

Before I Knew My Mom Had Alzheimer's, Her Weirdness Drove Me Crazy

'Papi, kids at school are saying Nora and I are illegal...'

Retirement Suddenly Feels Kind of Moot