Calamities happen to all of us at times, mild for some, traumatic for others. This is when we look for support from the whole community as well as friends and family; this is when people become "needy" and the need should be highlighted. Society does not give enough attention or funding for many real daily problems; democratic government responds to what the majority vote and seems deaf to minority needs.

Simon Jupp, our MP, highlighted hospitality pictured with Robert Jenrick, then Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and more recently Simon commented on the costs of care for the elderly. Robert now has more time since losing his job to Michael Gove, so could give our MP the inside scoop on the total costs of care in the community, special needs schooling, disability care as well as elderly care homes, all of which I believe are local government issues.

Knowing the budget to completely rectify these problem areas, plus the cost to bring our mental health teams up to strength, would identify the total shortfall in taxation that is needed. Then we could start a heated debate as to how it could all be funded. That would be much more interesting and exciting than the detailed complaints and persistent bad news we now watch and read.

Tribal values, common sense and Christian principles used to balance majority preferences with a concern for the underprivileged; society seems to have become more selfish, maximising demands while minimising taxes.

Emma Raducanu hit the deadlines. The first comment was that her temperament enabled her tennis to keep focused on each point, not worrying over errors. She had just taken her A levels in maths and science, so her mind and temperament are rooted in hard facts, not doubts about the past or future. One hard fact is that we really are not impoverished; there is plenty of money around in Britain, though not evenly distributed. Levelling up is a regional issue, but also a tribal issue between the "haves" and the "have-nots".

The coronavirus crisis triggered groups from all backgrounds to help and support everyone else in their neighbourhood, but volunteer staffing and casual funding are not enough for some basic requirements. Care homes are independent, but rely on funding from the council, which in turn comes from the government, and are supporting disabled as well as the elderly. Independence does not give freedom of choice when staff wages, staff numbers and the ability to recruit are limited by the available funds.

Banging on about ‘the needy’ may be boring for some to read, but it is also depressing for me to write. When I volunteered at the food bank, people were mostly getting to grips with difficult situations; the food bank does something positive and can feel good about it.

Michael Gove has arrived as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government with a billing that he is good at getting things done. Factual information on potential costs is probably public anyway - a good investigative journalist could identify what it takes to fund all these key areas properly and start the debate.

Our culture comes from our Christian history; Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Hindus and others now make up a significant minority. Don't we all share the value of caring for others? "One Creator, One Planet, One Family" is a slogan which should strike a chord with us all, whether religious or humanist, rich or poor.