Category Archives: ELDERLY UK POLICY

“Pension Cuts on the Way”

Posted on January 19, 2013 by john graham

Either I must be psychic, which I doubt, or the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Works and Pensions – Mr Ian Duncan-Smith and just about the whole of the Conservative Party, and the Editor of The Times, must be … Continue reading →

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“An Unholy Trinity”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by john graham

The Trinity is a sacred alliance that stands up for good over evil.   The end of a life should be the celebration of all that has been good in a person’s lifetime.   There are positive things to draw out of … Continue reading →

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“Befuddled” 2

Posted on November 6, 2012 by john graham

(This is a continuation of my “Befuddled 1” blog.  You can find it by clicking on the archive on November 2012.) Now we come to “Care of the Elderly” which surely should be one of the first duties of a … Continue reading →

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“Befuddled” 1

Posted on November 4, 2012 by john graham

Since I have returned from my summer holiday, I have to admit my blog has stalled.    I can’t seem to find the Grumbles to turn into Smiles.    Sure enough there are still plenty of grumbles out there — the newspapers abound with … Continue reading →

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“Pension Crystal Ball” 3

Posted on October 18, 2012 by john graham

When you’re young you barely know what a pension is and you certainly don’t stop long to think about it.   That is one reason why the majority of younger people don’t join a pension scheme.   Luckily in my day, starting … Continue reading →

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“Pension Crystal Ball” 2

Posted on October 16, 2012 by john graham

For the first blog on this issue, see “PENSION CRYSTAL BALL” 1 in the TAG CLOUD. So, what can I see in my Pension Crystal Ball:- Some things are very clear:- Pension age is going to rise.  It was 60 … Continue reading →

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“Pension Crystal Ball” 1

Posted on October 14, 2012 by john graham

This is the first of a series of blogs on pensions which you can find in the TAG CLOUD under the heading “PENSIONS CRYSTAL BALL”. Predicting how much money you will need to pay for your retirement is more and … Continue reading →

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“Social Care White Paper” 2

Posted on July 24, 2012 by john graham

This blog follows on from “Social Care White Paper 1”.  (Click on Dilnot Commission in the TAG CLOUD to see earlier posts). It continues the discussion on the social care white paper and the future funding long-term care of older people. Whilst the continued … Continue reading →

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“Social Care White Paper” 1

Posted on July 19, 2012 by john graham

I have already written  about the Dilnot Commission and their proposals for the future funding of social care.  (click on  Dilnot Commission  in the TAG CLOUD) There is no question that social care in this country is in a crisis; … Continue reading →

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“78 Charities Open Reply”

Posted on June 17, 2012 by john graham

This blog follows on from the previous post dated 12 June 2012.  Beneath is my open letter in reply to the charities :- I understand the sentiments in your recent open letter to the Prime Minister, although I believe it … Continue reading →

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