Care home closure resources launched 

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A selection of resources is now available to help older people, families and staff when a care home closes. 

Created by social care experts at the University of Birmingham as part of a research project called ‘Achieving Closure’ that was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the resources aim to improve outcomes for everyone affected when a care home closes. 

The resources produced include: 

Project leader, Jon Glasby, Professor of Health and Social Care at the University of Birmingham, says: 

“When people move into a care home, they assume it’s a home for life. But sadly, a number of care homes close each year, and Councils have not previously had detailed, research-based guidance to support them in undertaking such difficult and important work. We hope these resources help to improve support, make care home closures more manageable and protect people from the worst of what is often a scary and confusing situation.” 

You can find more details about the Achieving Closure project here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/social-work-social-care/research/achieving-closure-improving-outcomes-when-care-homes-close 

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