PhilM Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) So I see there is a story on the BBC Wales News website about OCD with comments from Ashley. Before I make a comment, I wonder if anyone else has read it? Best wishes, Phil. Edited September 21, 2017 by PhilM Link to comment
Ashley Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hi Phil, Thanks for your comment on the article (assume it's you), saves me a job of correcting it. They never got that from us. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-41311747 Link to comment
PhilM Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 The genetic remark? Yep, that was me. Best wishes, Phil. Link to comment
PhilM Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) I think the article I read was ok in terms of generally being a news article about OCD but there was some misinformation and I'm not sure the sources as the BBC didn't cite any organisations etc. in the article? To me as I work in journalism - you have to say where you got the information from. For example - 36,000 sufferers in Wales. Is that an estimate/guess by the journalist or from a source such as the NHS? Edited September 21, 2017 by PhilM Link to comment
Ashley Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 1 hour ago, PhilM said: 36,000 sufferers in Wales. Is that an estimate/guess by the journalist or from a source such as the NHS? That part came from me, sort of. We don't have any exact figures. But it's widely accepted that estimates are approx. 1.2% of the UK population is affected by OCD, so I suggested he look at the Welsh population and work out the percentage. Link to comment
PhilM Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 OK. I still think good journalism should have said something like "according to OCD-UK"...Etc. I'm not being petty I hope but I think with a condition like OCD which is under-represented in the media and misunderstood by a lot of people the source of the statistics should be mentioned? Link to comment
PhilM Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Mostly what I do now is proof reading and editing. Not a lot of published writing which kind of suits me as I think about other things I would like to do. For example, adult literacy. I was never the best writer in the world but I've always been methodical. I'm surprised more OCD-UK members haven't commented on the story but that's a personal view. It is a very important subject for people with OCD and expressing the realities of OCD and we don't get a lot of attention in the media. With hindsight, I would give the story -6/10. Link to comment
snowbear Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 2 hours ago, PhilM said: I'm surprised more OCD-UK members haven't commented on the story but that's a personal view. Only just seen it this minute, Phil. And only then thanks to you and Ashley highlighting it - thank you. My comment is awaiting moderation apparently. Will check back later to see if it has gone live... Link to comment
PolarBear Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) There's an old journalism axiom: Tell 'em what you know and tell 'em how you know it. Edited September 21, 2017 by PolarBear Link to comment
PhilM Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 PS I meant 6/10 not -6/10! Link to comment
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