English care home staff morale and preparedness during the COVID pandemic: A longitudinal analysis.

Background: Staff actions to prevent infection introduction and transmission in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) were key to reducing morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. Implementing infection control measures (ICMs) requires training, adherence and complex decision making while trying to deliver high quality care. We surveyed LTCF staff in England about their preparedness and morale at 3 timepoints during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Care home uniforms: exploring stakeholders' views on clothing options for staff.

Background: Views in the care home community are divided regarding whether or not staff should wear a uniform. There is little research on the topic and the views of care home residents and their relatives are rarely sought.

Aim: To capture the views of staff, residents, relatives and visiting professionals in two care homes on the use of uniforms.