@NIHRresearch funded study exploring the experiences & training needs of homecare workers supporting people with advanced illness in the last months of life.
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Are you a homecare worker with experience of supporting people living with dementia and carers who live at a distance from one another? If you have experience in providing this kind of support, please consider taking part in this new research project
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18 Dec 2025
Our Supported study has been exploring the experiences, training and support needs of homecare workers supporting people approaching end-of-life. For information about what we found, see our end of study video - youtube.com/watch?v=7e_J7Vmv…
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26 Nov 2025
Just out - findings from our research into homecare at end-of-life, highlights the importance - and challenges of - inter-professional working
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21 Jul 2025
New publication from our Supported study of homecare at end of life presents an analysis of end-of-life care policy, highlighting the many gaps in respect of the critical role of homecare medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
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15 Jul 2025
Our paper about the experiences of #homecare workers supporting people at end of life is available now as a pre-print. Thanks to everyone who took part and shared their experiences - shorturl.at/tHT7p and to all of the research team #socialcare
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10 Apr 2025
After many Tweets requesting research participants, and many interviews later we are now sharing research findings from our study of homecare at end-of-life. First up - our colleague Cat Forward will be presenting findings on May 7th - do join ⬇️
31 Mar 2025
Looking forward to our upcoming Homecare Research Forum on 7th May, 2-4pm.
You can now register for your FREE place here: eventbrite.com/e/home-care-r…
Talks will focus on the 'SUPPORTED' study (end of life care), and forging relationships between homecare workers and researchers.
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3 Dec 2024
We have been very quiet recently, but excited to report that we have been meeting with colleagues in Hull, Sheffield, London & Australia to discuss research findings and developing training resources to support homecare workers at end-of-life. #socialcare
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
5 Jun 2024
📢New report📢
Expecting the unexpected highlights the challenges faced by people leaving hospital, the importance of getting the discharge process right and the crucial role #homecare providers play in improving outcomes for people - Read more here⤵️
homecareassociation.org.uk/r…
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
5 Jun 2024
Our member @homecareassn's report reveals:
35% said most discharges they were involved in were not safe
55% of providers said discharge paperwork doesn't reflect the person's needs & views
63% said people are being discharged from hospital too soon, leading to readmission.
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5 Jun 2024
📢New report📢
Expecting the unexpected highlights the challenges faced by people leaving hospital, the importance of getting the discharge process right and the crucial role #homecare providers play in improving outcomes for people - Read more here⤵️
homecareassociation.org.uk/r…
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17 May 2024
Really important resources - please share widely. HCWs recruited overseas can be at significant risk of exploitation
17 May 2024
(1/4) Great to see evidence of innovation designed to support overseas care workers. Individuals who have come to the UK via the Health & Care Worker Visa scheme are at risk of exploitation by unscrupulous employers: homecarewg.org/modernslavery
#socialcare #careworkervisa #carework
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
17 Mar 2024
New paper from our SUPPORTED study of homecare at end-of-life. Findings from a rapid review of homecare @ EOL. Key findings - HCWs provide support in complex situations & emotionally demanding situations, yet can be isolated and under-valued within the wider care team #socialcare
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
17 Mar 2024
17 Mar 2024
New paper from our SUPPORTED study of homecare at end-of-life. Findings from a rapid review of homecare @ EOL. Key findings - HCWs provide support in complex situations & emotionally demanding situations, yet can be isolated and under-valued within the wider care team #socialcare
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
12 Mar 2024
Homecare workers - do you work 'in a bubble' & with only a 'breadcrumb trail' of notes and information to connect you to colleagues? See below for information about @RachelKelso12's work to bring together homecare workers for support & to get a place at the policy table ⬇️
12 Mar 2024
If you know any care workers, please tell them about Homecare Workers' Group. On sign up, you can select what type of care work you do - current focus is obvs domiciliary, but welcome to all. Can also join if you're no longer a care worker but might reconsider if things improve.
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1 Mar 2024
So good to hear about the important work you are doing to bring the voice of homecare workers to debates on social care delivery and policy ☺️
29 Feb 2024
Join this care worker on an unexpected trip... to parliament!
@unisontheunion - thanks so much for inviting me along to the parliamentary briefing about proposals for a National Care Service.
#homecare #domiciliarycare #socialcare #communitycare #communitycareworker #carework
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
29 Feb 2024
Join this care worker on an unexpected trip... to parliament!
@unisontheunion - thanks so much for inviting me along to the parliamentary briefing about proposals for a National Care Service.
#homecare #domiciliarycare #socialcare #communitycare #communitycareworker #carework
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
12 Feb 2024
This is a powerful demonstration of the importance #homecare. We are researching experiences of homecare workers at end of life (& this really resonates!). If you are a homecare worker providing EOL care in #Hull #Bradford or #Bromley do get in touch at HCW-SUPPORTED@hull.ac.uk
9 Feb 2024
Come with me to see what it's like being a homecare worker on a Saturday morning shift. Would love to give more insight into the many varied things we get up to alongside those who draw on support, but here are the rushed in between bits I can show, which are just as important
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12 Feb 2024
This is a powerful demonstration of the importance #homecare. We are researching experiences of homecare workers at end of life (& this really resonates!). If you are a homecare worker providing EOL care in #Hull #Bradford or #Bromley do get in touch at HCW-SUPPORTED@hull.ac.uk
9 Feb 2024
Come with me to see what it's like being a homecare worker on a Saturday morning shift. Would love to give more insight into the many varied things we get up to alongside those who draw on support, but here are the rushed in between bits I can show, which are just as important
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12 Feb 2024
We will share more information about the research and would love to interview you about your experiences
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SUPPORTEDstudy retweeted
9 Feb 2024
Kicking off fortnightly online meet-ups from next Friday, welcome to care workers throughout the country. Join the website or Facebook Group (both free) to access: homecarewg.org/groups
#careworker #socialcare #homecare #carework
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12 Feb 2024
Thanks for sharing @RachelKelso12 This shows so well the challenges and pressures of the homecare role, and highlights the value of the care and support provided (practical, social and emotional).
9 Feb 2024
Come with me to see what it's like being a homecare worker on a Saturday morning shift. Would love to give more insight into the many varied things we get up to alongside those who draw on support, but here are the rushed in between bits I can show, which are just as important
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