Category Archives: RETIREMENT HOUSING

“Southern Cross – Post Mortem”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by john graham

For most of this year I have been writing about the Southern Cross residential care provider and its painful and slow demise.  See all the earlier posts in the TAG CLOUD by clicking on “Southern Cross”. The pain was felt … Continue reading →

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“Southern Cross Double Cross”

Posted on October 25, 2011 by john graham

It is 10 months since I first forecast the collapse of Southern Cross Healthcare (see “Houses Built on Sand” dated 16th January 2011).  Later, the news hit the headlines and I wrote about it under the title of “Southern Cross … Continue reading →

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“Active Ageing”

Posted on August 17, 2011 by john graham

Britain’s chief medical officers issued new guidance on exercise this month.  It was a straight forward and encouraging report because it emphasised that moderate exercise was good for you.  No need to be working up a sweat in the gym … 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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“Dilnot Commission”

Posted on July 27, 2011 by john graham

My last blog on this subject was entitled “If The Cap Fits” published on 11th June 2011.  The Dilnot Report “Fairer Care Funding” was published on 4th July 2011. I have deliberately waited a while before commenting on what should lead to … 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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“The £6 Billion Question”

Posted on June 8, 2011 by john graham

A recent report on the funding of residential care contained some significant information of major consequence to older people.  It was produced by the relatively obscure Local Government Information Unit and commissioned by the equally unknown care home fees specialist – … Continue reading →

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“Neglect Shames Britain” – 5

Posted on June 7, 2011 by john graham

Headlines in the Daily Mail again on the subject of the inhumane treatment of the elderly in NHS hospitals – “Elderly patients dying of thirst“. This is a continuation of a campaign started nearly six months ago under the front … 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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“The Last Chance Saloon” – Southern Cross 5

Posted on June 2, 2011 by john graham

I first started talking about Southern Cross in my blog “Houses built on Sand” (16th January 2011), when I forecast the melt down of the company unless the Government took action – which I did not expect them to do. … Continue reading →

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