Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

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J

I've been concerned for some time about the use of the phrase "historical abuse" to refer to the CH abuse cases and convictions...
Also, the recent suggestion from The Archbishop of York that bringing allegations into the open would have "re-traumatised victims"...

Both feel like deliberate or ...

I run The CH Forum - and setup it up to benefit Old Blues, in the days before Facebook, Friends Reunited (remember that?!) etc....

As donations have been limited (apart from a few very generous people who either send monthly or annual amounts, for which a MASSIVE thank you!) I implemented the ...

See below - request for info from a student someone at CH, would be great to help them out - post any replies/info, and I'll pass on to the school via the school office (current pupils aren't allowed to post on the forum, due to school policy.)


Hi!

Re. the CH Model Railway Club. We're now based ...

A small extract:-
"A nurse was behind the curtain in a four-bedded male bay while there were several visitors at the other three bedsides. She was following procedure by starting to explain to a very deaf patient called Dafydd how she was about to carry out a safe and efficient turning strategy as ...

With the CofE still struggling to handle child abuse accusations properly, it's important no organisation is complacent or dismissive about "historic" abuse...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5n2542q82o

(SHAMELESS PLUG for my Mum's recently-published book!)
Is death funny?
No, of course not - but humour still matters and is very much alive and well in end-of-life care, particularly in an amazing hospice...
"Take Care to Laugh" is a recently published book written by Jennifer Taylor, based on ...

Interesting one this one, and one we should all be keeping an eye on to ensure the number of full fee payers doesn't creep up, and that CH continues to fulfill it's core purpose as a genuine charity.....

Some thoughts...
1. Having some full payers is a good thing in some ways - of course it does ...

Does anyone know the name of the matron who preceded her in Maine?

I have a photo of her her sitting next to 'Doggy' Barker in probably 1962. For some reason my Mac will not let me post it here. ``when I click on the image icon it just says in the text.

David Alexander

Email the photo to me ...

Thanks - Any info about first name, whether she’s still with us, other contact details (by PM to me) would be great….

I’ve been contacted by a non-forum user, whose tech abilities mean they can’t post themselves easily - they’re looking for info about a “Miss Gracie who was a matron in Maine in the 1960”.

Anyone know any info about her??

Julian

Difficulty is very random - some days are refreshingly simple, others take some real thought!

Well done to you Rob, and all others involved in pushing.

The senior leaders being referred to - completely understand why they’re unable to name them, but think it makes it pretty clear where responsibility lay….

A Statement of Acknowledgement was published today from the school - more details here:
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(comments turned off on this post, just to avoid duplication - comments on the linked topic are welcome...)