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This programme looks at the quality of life in an old people's home, near Swindon. The home has been designed to be run in a radical manner, allowing the residents more independence and choice than... would usually be possible in a conventional home.
This programme looks at the quality of life in an old people's home, near Swindon. The home has been designed to be run in a radical manner, allowing the residents more independence and choice than... would usually be possible in a conventional home.
| Module code and title: | P252, An ageing population |
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| Item code: | P252; 07 |
| First transmission date: | 01-09-1979 |
| Published: | 1979 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:00 |
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| Producer: | Philip Ashby |
| Contributors: | David Ockenden; Mary Hankins; Sarah Cole; Will Bray; Pam Rhodes |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Homes for elderly people; Residential care; Wick House |
| Footage description: | David Ockendon, manager of Wick House old peoples home, explains the philosophy behind the design and organisation of the home. Various shots of the staff, the building and rooms inside the home. Sarah Cole, resident in Wick House, talks about the home, the advantages of having her own room and the freedom of movement she has. Mary Hankins, resident, talks about the advantages of the home and the way it is run. Various shots of the bar and dining room in the home. Will Bray, resident, talks about his hobby, painting, and the benefits of having his own room. David Ockendon describes the sort of complaint he gets from residents, mainly about food and the isolated location of the home. Sarah Cole talks about the lack of local shops. David Ockendon describes an ideal location for the home. Miss Hankins describes her experience of living in another home for old people, which was run on a strict timetable. Mr Bray describes the problems he had when he lived in a self-catering flat. Miss Cole talks about living in another home where she had to share a room. Finally David Ockendon talks about the home and his view of his own job as manager of the home. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/73117 |
| Production number: | 00525_2502 |
| Videofinder number: | 987 |
| Available to public: | no |
