Tag Archives: NHS

“New Vision of Later Life” – 2 – Health Improvement Centres

Posted on July 5, 2011 by john graham

My second image of later life looks at the other end of the health care system.  The acute sector of the NHS looks after us very well throughout our childhood and our working adult life.  At its heart, the doctors and … Continue reading →

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“New Vision of Later Life” 1

Posted on June 29, 2011 by john graham

I have written a lot about the neglect of older people in the NHS, in residential care homes and in their own homes.  My blogs have been stimulated by the many reports over the last twelve months of malnutrition and … 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 Play”

Posted on May 3, 2011 by john graham

In the weeks following my blog “Southern Cross Poker Game” (see 5 April 2011), there have been a few cards played but no winning moves just yet. Southern Cross Management – made the first move when their Chairman resigned and … Continue reading →

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“A Questionable Bonus”

Posted on April 20, 2011 by john graham

Generally, as I have commented on in my “Submission to the Dilnot Commission” dated 6 February 2011, I am strongly in favour of a radical change in NHS care of the elderly.  I am less sure about the changeover from … 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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“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 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”

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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