title: Enforced relocation of older people when Care Homes close: a question of life and death?
abstract: Care Homes are usually seen as the last refuge for older people but residents are sometimes required to move between homes for administrative purposes. There is concern that such moves threaten their well-being and survival. Relocations have been contested repeatedly in court. A recent ruling and its review of case-law and literature provides guidance for practitioners who may be consulted for advice in this demanding situation.
authors.affiliation: PSSRU Manchester University, Dover Street, Manchester M13 9PL, UK. David.jolley@manchester.ac.uk
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jolley
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jefferys
authors.forename: Cornelius
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Katona
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lennon
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006291:Health Policy; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D059039:Standard of Care; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality*; D035862:Vulnerable Populations