Southern Cross set to shut down and stop running homes
Southern Cross set to shut down and stop running homes

“It is currently envisaged that the existing group will cease to be an operator of homes,” an update on the restructuring process said.
As a result, trading in the company’s shares has been suspended.
Becoming A Carer
I’m searching for myself
I used to be around
But now that i’m a carer
I just can’t be found
I used to be so different
Not worried and tired all the time
There are only so many hours in a day
And not many of them mine
I really miss my freedom
The fun and carefree days
A time when i knew who i was
And not lost within this maze.
Myrna.
Caring for the elderly
10 July 2011 Last updated at 16:26
By Philip Spiers FirstStop Advice
The vexed question of how to pay for the care of the elderly, and adults with disabilities, has been highlighted by the recent recommendations of the Dilnot Commission.
In his independent report to the government on reforming the system in England, Andrew Dilnot said that individuals should not have to pay more than the first £35,000 or so of their care costs (as opposed to their so-called hotel costs) during their remaining lifetimes.