Category Archives: Residential Care

“Residential Care Dilemma” 4

Posted on April 17, 2011 by john graham

I have already forecast that we are heading for a financial meltdown in the residential care market – see “Residential Care Dilemma” dated 12 October 2010 and “Houses Built on Sand” dated 16 January 2011 (both can be found by … Continue reading →

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“SOUTHERN CROSS POKER GAME – Residential Care Dilemma” 3

Posted on April 5, 2011 by john graham

The history of residential care has had its highs and lows over the years (see “Residential Care Dilemma dated 12 October 2010).  At times there has been rapid growth and high profits, but always on shaky foundations (see “Houses Built … Continue reading →

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Houses Built on Sand – Residential Care Dilemma 2

Posted on January 16, 2011 by john graham

In the residential care sector, elderly people have become a commodity. I talked about it in my earlier blog – Residential Care Dilemma dated 12 October 2010.  Southern Cross, the UK’s largest provider of residential care, is much talked about in … Continue reading →

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“Residential Care Dilemma”

Posted on October 12, 2010 by john graham

How do we greet the news in a recent press release that the Care Quality Commission plans to get tougher with the regulation of care homes?  A few years ago, I would have said “about time”, but now standing back … Continue reading →

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