Mental health and wellbeing in care homes
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This report is by Healthwatch Ealing. Healthwatch Ealing visited four care homes managed by a single provider to better understand staff and resident views.
116 participants were recruited across 4 care homes in Ealing: Sycamore Lodge Care Home, Chestnut Lodge Care Home, Martin House Care Home and Elm Lodge Care Home.
Over the course of 4 weeks (September 2022), face-to-face interviews were held at each care home.
All of those who wished to engage and could complete a questionnaire were given an opportunity to do so.
There are recommendations in this report. The areas covered were:
- Staffing and pay
- Training
- Mental health support for staff
- Mental health support for residents
- Activities
- Information
There are no follow up actions in this report.