Care Home Negligence

Whilst we accept that, overall, people receive a good standard of nursing and residential care, unfortunately there continue to be far too many incidents involving residents receiving care that falls below the reasonable standard that they are entitled to.

There are predominantly two different types of care home in the UK;

Residential Care Homes

  • Vary in size from very small homes with few beds to large-scale facilities.

  • Offer care and support, day and night.

  • Staff assist residents with washing, dressing and with using the bathroom. NURSING HOMES

  • Normally offer the same type of care as residential homes.

  • With the addition of 24-hour medical care from a qualified nurse.

Examples of Care Home Negligence

Care home negligence predominantly falls into the following categories:

  • Emotional or social neglect

  • Medical neglect

  • Basic needs neglect

  • Personal hygiene neglect Failures within these categories can include:

  • Inadequate assistance with or lack of regular bathing, washing and cleaning

  • Inadequate food or water provision leading to dehydration and malnutrition

  • Inadequate lifting aids, which can cause injury and harm

  • Incorrect/failure to provide medication or medical care when required

  • Not providing clean bedding and clothing

  • Preventing pressure sores or pressure ulcers from developing or failing to treat any which are already in existence

  • Preventing falls, which can cause a fracture or injury to the head and back

Making the decision to place a relative or family member into a care home is an extremely difficult and sensitive one, particularly in cases where you are making the decision on their behalf.

Your relative has put their trust and confidence in you to choose a home which will provide them with a good standard of care and support. If this does not materialise, it can put a huge amount of stress and anxiety on the whole family.

At Hennah Haywood Law, we are here to challenge the level of care received and to bear the burden for you. We will provide a voice to ensure your complaint is heard and, in some cases, obtain legal compensation for the injury or harm suffered.