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EE - I'm a trainee social worker but I'm disgusted how EE portrayed social workers
I can assure people that most social workers do not behave like that Trish woman. Most social workers are kind and are there for you if parents are having troubles bringing up their children.
Trish was an unrealistic character or she is a heartless social worker. The way she speaks to Lola is unacceptable and there are far far worst situations than Trish suddenly making lots of visits. It is a true fact that most experienced social workers do not have time to do "daily" visits. |
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I've just posted a similar themed thread. I have no experience of the ways of social services but I too thought that this particular lady was completely misrepresentative of the profession.
Would Lolas current circumstances warrant Lexi being taken into care because if they would those care homes must be pretty full. I was always under the impression that social services tried to keep families together and support them as much as possible. |
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My sister is a social worker and she said the exact same! They're making them out like they're some monsters who want to snatch your kids.
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If there were any sense of realism, would Trish not also be visiting Micha....oh wait, she is at Billy's 24/7
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It's the dialogue from that Trish woman that's so unrealistic - comments about cleaning /washing up , making snide remarks about Billy's cans of beer etc etc
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They are only doing their jobs. It's a pity so much time and effort has to be spent on the likes of Lola Pierce
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It's the dialogue from that Trish woman that's so unrealistic - comments about cleaning /washing up , making snide remarks about Billy's cans of beer etc etc
Surely if Billy is out of work, they can claim some sort of benefit and be fninancially secure |
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I can assure people that most social workers do not behave like that Trish woman. Most social workers are kind and are there for you if parents are having troubles bringing up their children.
Trish was an unrealistic character or she is a heartless social worker. The way she speaks to Lola is unacceptable and there are far far worst situations than Trish suddenly making lots of visits. It is a true fact that most experienced social workers do not have time to do "daily" visits. |
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They are only doing their jobs. It's a pity so much time and effort has to be spent on the likes of Lola Pierce
![]() Well done that Social Worker, now can she take Billy into care as well ? |
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I just found it ironic that 200m across the square was michael ignoring his babys cries for attention and turning the tv up, social worker wont care about him cause hes got money.
sadly the predictive way the scriptwriters will go is Bens the father, phil will barge in, get the baby and totally over run billy and lola. yet again love goes out the window and money seems to do the talking
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It's the dialogue from that Trish woman that's so unrealistic - comments about cleaning /washing up , making snide remarks about Billy's cans of beer etc etc
Or what if she was making herself dinner & there were no clean plates & she got I'll from an unseen bug ?
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If there were any sense of realism, would Trish not also be visiting Micha....oh wait, she is at Billy's 24/7
There are Social Workers like her out there in the real world but there are just as many good ones, I wonder if EE will show us some of them |
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I've just posted a similar themed thread. I have no experience of the ways of social services but I too thought that this particular lady was completely misrepresentative of the profession.
Would Lolas current circumstances warrant Lexi being taken into care because if they would those care homes must be pretty full. I was always under the impression that social services tried to keep families together and support them as much as possible. This social worker is pre-fixed with a clipboard and pen constantly and hasn't at all tried to guage with Lola. She just doesn't appear to have a conscience! |
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I'm just going to say this: EastEnders isn't a public information show. EastEnders is a drama. EastEnders aren't saying that all Social Workers are bitches, they are saying this one is. I think it's fairly believable that not all social workers are great at their job or as understanding. It happens in every job, some people aren't as good as others.
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I'm just going to say this: EastEnders isn't a public information show. EastEnders is a drama. EastEnders aren't saying that all Social Workers are bitches, they are saying this one is. I think it's fairly believable that not all social workers are great at their job or as understanding. It happens in every job, some people aren't as good as others.
So drama or no drama EastEnders got it wrong and painted a very bad picture of the social services network in this country.. |
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What that social worker did tonight was actually illegal.
So drama or no drama EastEnders got it wrong and painted a very bad picture of the social services network in this country.. But they don't need to paint a good picture. This isn't a documentary about social services. Did May Wright paint a good picture of the health service? Does Phil paint a good picture of business men? Does Michael Moon paint a good picture of single father? |
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I'm just going to say this: EastEnders isn't a public information show. EastEnders is a drama. EastEnders aren't saying that all Social Workers are bitches, they are saying this one is. I think it's fairly believable that not all social workers are great at their job or as understanding. It happens in every job, some people aren't as good as others.
I have no exposure to the welfare/social services system, but feel that the protrayal of the profession has been grossly misrepresented. I just feel that a young girl, brought up in the care system and with no real life skills would be offred support and advice rather than constant criticism and the unspoken threat of having your baby taken away from you. |
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What was illegal about it? She took Lexi because Lola was being arrested and Billy was under the influence?
But they don't need to paint a good picture. This isn't a documentary about social services. Did May Wright paint a good picture of the health service? Does Phil paint a good picture of business men? Does Michael Moon paint a good picture of single father? Seriously don't dig yourself into a deeper hole here. |
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BIB. Granted, but surely it should also mirror real life to an extent. Otherwise, they wouldn't have to do any research because in the make believe world of Walford, anything would be acceptable.
I have no exposure to the welfare/social services system, but feel that the protrayal of the profession has been grossly misrepresented. I just feel that a young girl, brought up in the care system and with no real life skills would be offred support and advice rather than constant criticism and the unspoken threat of having your baby taken away from you. If anyone remembers the original social worker, he was actually really supportive of Lola and Lexi, then the social worker changed and this one was rude, stuck up and dismissive because she was bad at her job. Quote:
Sorry you have no idea. I work in a school and social services have to jump through thousands of hoops before they can just walk off with someones child!
Seriously don't dig yourself into a deeper hole here. |
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Everything about this story was wrong. From unofficial visits!! wtf to the social worker then just deciding to walk off with the child!!!!!!!
My cousin is a social worker and doing what this woman did would get you the sack. EastEnders messed up big time. Once upon a time it used to be realistic. |
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10/15 yrs ago Social Workers were viewed as the scum of the earth in this country.
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10/15 yrs ago Social Workers were viewed as the scum of the earth in this country.
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What was illegal about it? She took Lexi because Lola was being arrested and Billy was under the influence?
But they don't need to paint a good picture. This isn't a documentary about social services. Did May Wright paint a good picture of the health service? Does Phil paint a good picture of business men? Does Michael Moon paint a good picture of single father? There is a difference and its not too difficult to understand why people are annoyed. |
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10/15 yrs ago Social Workers were viewed as the scum of the earth in this country.
All this woman has done has undermined Lola at every opportunity with a clipboard. It's not an accurate reflection at all. |
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Well thanks to EE, they probably will be again
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