Posh and Welfare

Posh

‘Posh’ is a word that is known by most people. According to dictionary.reference.com (2009), posh can be referred to as smart, elegant or fashionable and it can also mean an upper-class person. ‘Posh’ is often used as an adjective where a person can be known as a ‘posh person’ or can have ‘a posh accent’.

The term ‘posh’ was used since the 1980’s and it used to stand for (Port out, starboard home). This word was printed on tickets of passengers who travelled between UK and India. These tickets were very expensive which are the ‘POSH’ tickets. However, the real origin of the word ‘posh’ is still unclear. In the movie ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ which came out in year 1968; a song was performed and the lyrics had the word ‘posh’.

Posh is also a Roman words which means ‘money’.

Collins, W. (2009) ‘Posh’. Available at: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/posh

Martin, G. (2011) ‘POSH - Port out, starboard home’. Available at: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/port%20out%20starboard%20home.html

WELFARE

Answer 1.

The official retirement age in my country is 60 year for men and 55 years for women.

Answer 2.

Yes, there is an old age pension for people too old to work. The pension can differ between people; it usually depends on the income they received for the last 2 years of their work. However, the minimum pension in Bahrain can be around £300.

Answer 3.

Unemployed people in my country do not receive any benefits from the government or any other individual. They are only asked to register their names in order for the government to search jobs for them. However, the people know they are not going to receive anything.

Answer 4.

Sickness benefit, maternity benefit and death grants do not exist in Bahrain. However, housing benefits do exist and the government offers houses for people in need. Just like unemployed people, names should be registered for a chance to get a house.

Answer 5.

Bahrain does not have any social workers.

Answer 6.

THINK PINK and Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioural and Communication Difficulties are 2 famous charities. They usually collect money by organizing events or people can just contact them or visit their office to make donations.

Answer 7.

Bahrain does not have anything similar or even close to the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Answer 8.

Salmaniya Medical Complex can be similar to the National Health Service. People who cannot afford to be treated are looked after for free in this complex. It tends to get busy at times which pressures the doctors and nurses and can sometimes lead to complications.

Answer 9.

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Answer 10.

Nurses in Bahrain usually wear long white pants or sometimes skirts, but they have to be long. A white blouse is worn which often has the hospital’s logo and name. A white and long coat is worn too, but this can be a choice.

Answer 11.

To contact the fire station, police station and ambulances, people can dial (999).

Answer 12.

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