What supports people to live well in care homes? What are the barriers and enablers? How does this vary for different groups (for example people with learning disabilities, people with dementia, younger adults).
Background
We are interested in developing the data and research evidence around adult care homes and care home residents. The adult care home sector in Scotland provides care for adults and older people, individuals with learning and physical disabilities, neurological conditions, mental health conditions and brain injury. Some care homes also provide intermediate care and respite services for people on a temporary basis. Across each of these groups the health and care needs of those living in adult care homes is becoming more complex and requires more specialist interventions.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Social Care Analytical Unit Areas of Research Interest 2026 2029 published 25 March 2026
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Embedding Outcomes in Homecare Re-ablement for Older People in North Lanarkshire
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Why might this be relevant?
This project specifically focuses on outcomes in home care re-ablement, which is relevant to understanding how to support people to live well in care homes.
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Healthy Ageing in Residential Places (HARP)
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Why might this be relevant?
While this project focuses on healthy aging in residential places, it partially addresses the question by discussing strategies for residents and staff in long-term care facilities.
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Learning disability and dementia - supporting transition to a care home
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Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: University of Stirling
Why might this be relevant?
This project addresses the transition of people with learning disabilities and dementia to care homes, partially relevant to understanding barriers and enablers for different groups in care homes.