what is your perception of a nursing home in united kingdom?
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You need to elaborate on your question, but I'll try and answer anyway. I have 10 years experience of working in residential and nursing homes for the elderly, and there are good ones out there. The main problem when looking for a suitable nursing home for your loved ones to live in is the media. Unfortunately it has been a long standing tradition amongst the media that bad news sells, so they report on the bad homes but in a generalised way. This makes it extremely difficult for people choosing a home, as they are all portrayed to be bad, with abuse and neglect rife amongst them. There are some good tips to choosing a home however:- When viewing a potential home don't make an appointment, just turn up. You'll catch the staff unawares and if there's anything they wouldn't want you to see they won't have a chance to cover it up. Visit the home at different times during the day, including meal times. This will give you a good idea of how the home is run, how capable the staff are, the types of meals served etc. Don't judge a home by it's decor, there are a few homes out there that pride themselves on appearances, with expensive decor and furniture, but these are not always the best ones to choose. They may be spending a lot cosmetically, but if the care isn't up to scratch then it's worth nothing. Talk to the other residents in the home, ask them if they are happy, if the staff are friendly, and if the food is good. Ask about activities, does the home provide trips out? Is there a recreational therapist at the home to stave away boredom? Find out about the laundry services, do the laundry staff repair clothes, like sewing buttons on etc. All very basic but very necessary if you want to choose a home with peace of mind.
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