Emotional impact of Covid 19 on care home residents in Leeds – June 2020
With care homes being closed to friends and relatives for more than 12 weeks, this piece of work looks at how the wellbeing of residents has been affected, as told through the eyes of their relatives. We feel that it is more important than ever to ensure that these voices are heard.
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“Covid might not kill them ...
...but loneliness possibly will”
This report is based on the views of 40 relatives of residents from 15 Leeds care homes during lockdown. You can read some of the key findings below. Click on the image on the left to read the full report and the recommendations we have made locally and nationally.
Recommendations
Any updated guidance for care homes during Covid 19 should recognise the huge emotional impact that lockdown has had on residents and their families
Decisions about visits should be made on an individualised basis and should weigh up potential benefits to an individual’s wellbeing against potential risks.
Care homes should ensure good communication with relatives.