Report & Accounts
Charman’s Report
At the Executive Committee on the 15th November 2010 I was elected as Chairman, and Air Commodore D J Rainford MBE stepped down and was elected as Vice-Chairman. I am delighted that he is now able to support me over the next two years, with his experience of LPNH and his specialist knowledge as a medical professional. His connection to the RAF and to the RAF Benevolent Fund will continue to be of additional value to us.
In his report last year as Chairman, he commented on the difficult environment in which LPNH operates, with increasingly frail residents staying with us for short periods of time. This situation has not changed. Local Authorities are now under pressure to control and cut costs, potentially resulting in a decrease in the amount they will pay for an individual’s care. The Government has yet to agree and formalise their future plans for the care and funding of the elderly, thus we wait to hear the impact that this may have on LPNH. Despite the unpredictable nature of our ‘business’ in terms of bed occupation and income, LPNH continues to live up to its promise to provide first class nursing care in a safe, happy and caring environment.
I am pleased to report that Sir Leonard Figg is now our new President. The Honourable Mrs Rupert Carington, daughter-in-law of Lady Carrington has generously agreed to be our new Vice-President, carrying forward the strong connection that LPNH has with the Carrington family.
E.A. Houlihan
