Tag Archives: postaweek2011

Listen and learn – growing old in 21st century Britain! #cherwell

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

It takes a certain amount of courage to ask people to tell you  what they think of you.   And it takes a relaxed, informal atmosphere to  encourage people to be open and honest. And so it was when Cherwell Care, … Continue reading →

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Red cards for Local Authorities not leading the way with personalisation!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Well, what a difference a day makes! Yesterday, I was planning to post a rather stroppy blog as I keep hearing tales of frustration and disillusionment as the personalisation agenda struggles to keep on the rails in the current financial … Continue reading →

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London meeting – personalisation group to revolutionise social care

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

“Never underestimate how a small group of committed people can change the world—indeed it is the only thing that ever has!” –  Margaret Mead This week’s blog is in the form of a photo diary summarising the recent meeting in … Continue reading →

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E-people become real people!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

 “Never underestimate how a small group of committed people can change the world – indeed it is the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead. Well, we haven’t changed the world yet but a small group of very committed … Continue reading →

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Personalisation – it’s all about you! Or is it now all about money?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I had a trip down memory lane this week. I attended Coventry City Council’s “It’s all about you” event at the British Transport Museum. This was a public event, promoting the personalisation agenda in social care and health and I … Continue reading →

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One size fits all is cheaper and easier… but we all want choice

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

One of my favourite local pubs has closed down and I’m pretty upset about it. I LIKED that pub… … but to be honest, I didn’t actually go there very often. Choice comes at a price. It has to be … Continue reading →

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We all need a Jiminy Cricket

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Too short for a blog Too long for a tweet Do I cut it right down? Or add some more meat? A very short blogpost this week. Just sharing a lovely conversation I had with an inspiring new contact last … Continue reading →

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Barriers – lovely shiny, new barriers…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

How can you have a really, really important government agenda, that makes a huge difference to people’s lives, one that has support across all main political parties… and then put SO many barriers in the way?  And I am not … Continue reading →

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Social media is here to stay! Learn to love it!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

It is fascinating to be part of the evolution of something new – something that changes, irrevocably, the way we work and the way we communicate. We are the proud owners of a ZX80 – the first affordable home computer. … Continue reading →

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In the shoes of…an older person (Tweeting from the Later Life conference)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

I attended the “Later Life” conference at the Barbican Centre in London last week. It was a great event with some impressive speakers. As always, however, I was looking to cut through the hype and be “in the shoes” of … Continue reading →

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