The Care Home Option

The Care Home Option Podcast series presents information and insights into the care homes sector, delivered by experts who share their experiences and expertise.

The series, hosted by Gabriella Wills and produced by Drew Rice, is for those who are considering care and support options, and for those who wish to gain insight and understanding about care homes; how they function and the important role they have in keeping Health and Social Care working for us. Gabriella Wills, a nurse and social care leader with almost 25 years experience in the sector, together with her expert guest speakers, cover a multitude of subjects over the series, including how to select a care home, costs, funding and legal matters, complaints and safeguarding, dementia care, and end of life care (see full programme below). The Care Home Option series provides listeners with both practical and general information. Whilst issues concerning regulations and fees are specific to England, most issues discussed are relevant to anyone considering care and support for themselves or a loved one, anywhere in the world. Gabriella has worked to improve the quality (and equality) of life for those living and working in care homes, and is keen to present an in-depth and holistic view of the sector, to offset the mostly one-sided reporting in the media. Drew who is the originator and producer of the series is also co-hosting and asks the questions he feels would be helpful for himself and the listeners. We are very grateful to all those who supported us during the making of these podcasts, especially to our expert guest speakers - Jonathan West, Romy Pikoos, and Padraic Garrett. To Caroline and Richard for sharing their personal experiences of care and to Daniella Wills, Paula Madden and Shelley Fish for their feedback, and to Shelley Wills Designs for the creation of the logo.

Episode Program, to be released over a number of weeks.

Trailer

Episode 1 - Care homes; an overview.

Episode 2 - Choosing and preparing for a care home.

Episode 3 - Costs, fees and legal matters. Guest speaker, Jonathan West.

Episode 4 - Life in a care home, Part 1.

Episode 5 - Life in a care home, Part 2

Episode 6 - When things go wrong; complaints and safeguarding.

Episode 7 - Dementia and dementia care. Guest speaker Romy Pikoos.

Episode 8 - Dementia and sensory loss. Guest speaker Padraic Garrett.

Episode 9 - End of life care.

Episode 10 - Richard's story; Caring for a parent during physical and cognitive decline.

Episode 11 - Caroline's story; End of life care at home.