Category Archives: Care Funding

“Equity Release Unreleased”

Posted on February 24, 2015 by john graham

I have long argued that most older people have the financial solution to a better old age in their own hands. (See my earlier blogs related to this by clicking on “EQUITY RELEASE” in the TAG CLOUD). People of 65 … Continue reading →

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“Cowardly Inaction”

Posted on January 15, 2012 by john graham

There are now almost daily reports in the press about the failures of our social care system for older people.  It is no longer a disaster waiting to happen, it is a catastrophe unfolding before our eyes:- Report after report … Continue reading →

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“Southern Cross Cards Collapse”

Posted on August 3, 2011 by john graham

Since the last hand of cards were played in this most callous of games (click on Southern Cross in the TAG CLOUD to see previous posts on this subject), the players have all been re-assessing their hands before placing their … Continue reading →

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” If the cap fits” – Commission on Funding Care & Support – 5

Posted on June 11, 2011 by john graham

The Dilnot Commission is due to report in July and in true political style they have decided to fly some kites before making any formal announcements.  In an interview with The Daily Mail, Andrew Dilnot dropped out clear hints as to the … Continue reading →

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Southern Cross card game televised. 6

Posted on June 3, 2011 by john graham

  The Southern Cross card game is now being watched by millions on TV.  The Chairman was forced to come out into the public gaze and submit to an inquisition by John Snow on Channel 4 News. Meanwhile, the newspapers … Continue reading →

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