Category Archives: ELDERLY UK POLICY

“Commission on Funding of Care & Support” 4

Posted on March 6, 2011 by john graham

HALF-TERM REPORT Some of the early indications from the Dilnot Commission would suggest that they intend to fully embrace some of the age old problems in the funding of long term care.  Certainly it will be very welcome if there … Continue reading →

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“Commission on Funding of Care & Support” 3

Posted on March 3, 2011 by john graham

One of the fundamental themes of my submission to the Dilnot Commission  (see Commission on Funding of Care & Support dated 6 February 2011), is that in the years ahead, most older people will have to pay for their care by using their house as an … Continue reading →

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“Neglect Shames Britain” 4

Posted on March 1, 2011 by john graham

ST DAVID’S DAY REFLECTION February 2011 was quite a momentus month of news about the elderly.  I don’t think I can remember a month with so many front page headlines and numerous graphic accounts of neglect of the elderly.  Not … Continue reading →

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“Commission on Funding of Care & Support” 2

Posted on February 27, 2011 by john graham

Age UK, in an interesting blog by Stephen Lowe entitled “Changing the Social Care Landscape”, has recently commented on the potential tension between the Dilnot Commission Report and the Law Commission Review of Adult Social Care Law.  Both are due … Continue reading →

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“Move to the Country” 2

Posted on February 23, 2011 by john graham

Back on the 28 May 2010, I wrote about the virtues of moving to the country on your 76th Birthday which was supported by recently published demographic statistics about living longer. On the 9th February I went to a Government … Continue reading →

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Commission on Funding of Care and Support

Posted on February 6, 2011 by john graham

Submission by John Graham OBE – 26 January 2011 My proposals are two-fold, and are based on both improving the quality of care for older people and also releasing the billions of pounds required to meet the dramatic growth in … Continue reading →

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“Neglect Shames Britain 3”

Posted on December 23, 2010 by john graham

The blaze of publicity in the Daily Mail about the Patients’ Association helpline appeal is beginning to die down.  So now let’s look at their longer term strategy for improving elderly care, which is to appoint independent matrons to hospitals … Continue reading →

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“Neglect Shames Britain 2”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by john graham

Two days after the Patients’ Association and Daily Mail campaign to improve NHS care of the elderly started, it continues to attract attention.  Thanks to the information provided through the Patients’ Association helpline and the continued excellent coverage in the … Continue reading →

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“Neglect Shames Britain”

Posted on December 6, 2010 by john graham

I have often criticised the “Daily Mail” for it’s over sensational headlines, particularly those that raise unnecessary fears for older people.  The title of this blog is their front page headline of the 2nd December and for that they deserve … Continue reading →

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“The £140 Pension Illusion”

Posted on October 31, 2010 by john graham

This is a story about the cynicism of politicians and the fickle nature of press reporting.  Sadly it’s about an issue of great importance to the elderly.  The presentation of The Issue has the power to raise and destroy hope … Continue reading →

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