I thought the letter from Michael Sinnott, What a way to treat the elderly (Oxford Mail, October 13), about his brother's plight in Rowlands House at Risinghurst, Oxford, was among the very best, most significant and heartfelt this year.

It points to all that's wrong with Blair's Britain - a society of official liars, fraudsters, state charity organisations employing hordes of overpaid people and worst of all - the politicians.

Despite his brother soliciting the help of a whole range of those employed to protect and provide for him in various ways, he gets nowhere.

But you can bet your shirt on the alcoholics invading Rowlands House getting help, poor things.

It appears the pickings are far better for helping thieves, rogues, druggies and, of course, alcoholics.

Mr Sinnott asks: "Is there anyone out there who can help with this problem?" The answer to his question is an emphatic 'yes', provided the mass of British men and women shout loudly, take action and protest like hell.

The veil was lifted, if that expression is allowable, the same day Mr Sinnott's letter appeared in the Oxford Mail. That day, the Daily Telegraph carried an article by Andrew Gimson, Why is the white working class so roundly despised?

Roundly answered: because presently, too many of them won't get off their collective backside and cry out: "We are still here, and we will be listened to."

The outrage expressed by Mr Sinnott and his brother is a start.

STEPHEN WARD Tudor Close Oxford