The experiences of the Windrush Generation of UK care homes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The experiences of the Windrush Generation, living and dying in UK care homes; a qualitative study
IRAS ID
302629
Contact name
Julie Taylor
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Birmingham
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 8 months, 24 days
Research summary
This qualitative study seeks to interview people from Black African Caribbean backgrounds to explore their experiences of living in UK care homes. The study aims are to identify what makes good quality and culturally competent care in this setting as well as to develop an understanding of what the key needs are for this community living in care homes. The researcher will interview care home residents, who describe themselves as Black African Caribbean, and their families and carers where appropriate, and ask questions which will help gain an understanding of their experiences. The questions will be open-ended and exploratory, identifying relevant life history and their journey and experiences that have resulted in living in a care home in the UK. To support the creation of a safe space in which to share experiences the questions asked in the interview, will be developed in partnership with a PPI group from similar demographic groups to the participants. People who live in care homes are vulnerable by nature of their care needs, co-morbidities, and age and there is an intersectionality of being a Black care home resident which furthers that vulnerability. Safeguards to protect participants health and well-being will be taken throughout the process. Interviews will be recorded, with the participant’s consent and then transcribed. The researcher will analyse the findings to see if there are common features and needs identified which can then be used to inform practice and policy.
REC name
West Midlands - Coventry & Warwickshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/WM/0151
Date of REC Opinion
31 Jul 2024
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion