Care

Care tells the story of one residential care home as they emerge from the pandemic.

Filmed entirely by the staff in the home, it shows that life can be joyful at any age, as the residents celebrate their own milestones, from 100th birthdays to winning at bingo, enjoying Christmas parties and joining in VE Day anniversary celebrations. The film raises questions about how we as a society value older people and those who care for them, giving an emotional first hand insight into life in the home, and those who bring such commitment and heart to residential care.

The film is a tribute to the resilience of the residents and the dedication and compassion of the carers. Told through their own words, experiences (and newly learned camera skills), the film shines a light on the unsung heroes of social care.

Following the screening there will be a panel discussion hosted by the film’s director Alastair Cole with Prof. Adam Gordon, Professor of Care of Older People at the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing & Olivia Firth, Policy and Project Manager at The Care Workers’ Charity.

This event is being held as part of a UK wide, multi-city screening tour of cinemas and universities this spring.

The film and tour are a call to action to improve working conditions for care staff, and welfare for residents, through giving a voice to care workers to support change in care-related policy and public awareness.