Those logging on from outside the UK may be forgiven for not being aware that our new Coalition Government here appears intent on continuing the tradition established by the previous
regime of almost daily announcements of 'initiatives' about ... well, this or that enhancements (or, perhaps more likely, restrictions) to our lives.
In this vein, our new Prime Minister has recently revealed (with, it should be noted, some passion) his concept of the so-called 'Big Society'. In short, this may be summarized (I think) as measures to 'empower' groups locally, and/or getting charity groups to take on tasks hitherto the sole preserve of paid government officials. One might note immediately here that achievements may be reached more cheaply that way ...
Many will know that Mr.Cameron has previously (and famously) talked about Britain's
Broken Society ... so we may assume that he now intends to have a go at mending it. Myself, I would have used another label:- something like 'Hope from Despair', perhaps.
Anyway, I see here a chance to promote one of my own pet ideas ... namely, the cost-effective (read as,
cheap) tech support of equipment donated to charity groups shipping overseas.
So, put plainly, here it is:- I (once again) propose a 'not for profit' group (a
co-operative, even) of techs for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, testing, preparing and supporting medical equipment being donated for use overseas.
I don't expect to be overwhelmed with responses, but anyone interested might like to get in touch by PM. Likewise, anyone with ideas along these lines should feel free to pipe up.
