Care Home Voices: A snapshot of life in care homes in Wales during COVID-19 (June 2020)

Summary

Published by the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, Care Home Voices: A snapshot of life in care homes in Wales during Covid-19, gives a voice to people living and working in Welsh care homes and provides a snapshot of their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The responses from older people and their families and friends highlight just how difficult lockdown has been for many people. Many older people had not seen their family and friends at all for prolonged periods and had concerns about the impact that lockdown could be having on their wellbeing.