Researchers are seeking senior care home staff to take part in a research study about visiting arrangements for older people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The study is led by researchers at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).

You can read more about the study by clicking here

If you choose to take part you will be asked to complete a 20-30 minute online qualitative survey (where you write the answer in your own words) about developing and implementing your care home’s visiting policy. If you prefer, we will complete the survey with you in a telephone or Zoom call or the researchers can send a paper copy.

To take part either click here to be taken directly to the survey, or email Josie Dixon (j.e.dixon@lse.ac.uk), who will be happy to answer any questions you have.

At the end of the survey, the researchers will also ask if you are willing to take part in a follow-up qualitative interview. This is optional. Care homes selected for interview will receive £50 for their activity fund.

The research team want to hear about your views and experiences and ensure they are communicated to Government and other stakeholders.

Your information will be entirely confidential; only the research team will see your answers. They will report findings thematically, and no-one taking part will be identified in any report.