There is still no facility in my area to admit critically ill alcoholics for in-patient detox. Where has all the money gone? I’m grateful to P.C. Copperfield for drawing my attention to a news story I had missed. Actually, I thought it might be an unseasonable April Fool story. Sadly not.

IIn the middle of the worst financial crisis ever, police in Torbay are to spent your tax pounds handing out flip-flops to drunken women in high heels to stop them falling over and hurting themselves

Full story at “The Policeman’s blog”

Superintendent Chris Singer, Torbay Police Commander, is quoted as saying: 'Linking in with our partners, this funding represents a significant opportunity to make a real difference in relation to alcohol related harm and disorder. We're hopeful that this new initiative will help protect dozens of women who are vulnerable to injury after a night out with friends.'

When is someone going to call a halt to this nonsense?