Ynglŷn â'r Ymchwiliad
Mae Ymchwiliad Covid-19 y DU
- darganfod beth ddigwyddodd yn ystod y pandemig covid-19 yn y DU
- dysgu sut i baratoi ar gyfer pandemigau yn y dyfodol
Mae'r Ymchwiliad wedi'i rannu'n modiwlau.
Mae pob modiwl yn ymwneud â phwnc gwahanol. Mae gan bob modiwl:
- public hearings: events where people talk about their experiences
- adroddiad
Mae Pob Stori o Bwys
Mae Pob Stori o Bwys is one way that the Inquiry gathered people’s experiences of the pandemic.
Stories helped us to learn about what happened, and decide how to do things differently in future.
You might feel upset when you read the stories and it can be helpful to take breaks whilst reading this record. You may also wish to access some support and this is a link to information about getting support: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/support–tra-ymgysylltu-â'r-ymholiad/
Cofnodion
Mae pob modiwl yn defnyddio tystiolaeth o Mae Every Story Matters yn cofnodi.
Pob un cofnod yn grynodeb o'r pethau a ddywedodd pobl wrthym.
Y ddogfen hon yw'r fersiwn Hawdd ei Darllen o'r Adult Social Care record.
Mae cofnodion Mae Pob Stori’n Bwysig ar ein gwefan: https://www.covid19.public-inquiry.uk/pob-stori-materion/cofnodion/
Adult Social Care
People told us about their experiences of Adult Social Care in care homes and in their own homes.
Adult Social Care means help with everyday things.
For example, getting dressed, washing and making food.
Adult Social Care involves people who:
- live in care homes
- work in care homes
- care for a family member
- get care in their home
- are care workers visiting people in their own homes
Lockdowns
People told us that:
- they felt lonely and isolated
- they got less support
- they struggled with daily tasks
- friends and family could not visit care homes
- people with learning disabilities or dementia did not understand why visits had stopped
- video calls were helpful for some people but confusing for others
End of life care
Many families could not be with their loved ones when they died. This made people feel sad and angry.
Some people were cared for at home before their death. Many carers did not get enough support with this.
DNACPR instructions were not always used properly. Some people had DNACPR in their notes, when they should not have done.
DNACPR means that if a person’s heart stops, doctors won’t try to start it again. They let the person die peacefully.
Family and friends could not get together for funerals.
Funerals and other religious events are very important for people who have lost a friend or family member.
Care workers in care homes looked after people until they died. Health care staff could not visit to help as they normally would.
Care workers found this very hard. They worked extra hours so they could be with people when they died.
Care workers
Lots of care workers couldn’t go to work because they were unwell or isolating.
Care homes used more agency staff. Care workers worked more hours. Some staff moved into care homes.
People who got care at home had fewer, shorter visits. They only got help with the most important things. This made life very difficult.
Many care workers and family carers felt very tired. There was not enough support. They felt that nobody noticed how hard they were working.
Leaving hospital to go to a care home
Care homes did not get enough information about people who were leaving hospital.
Care homes felt that they had to take people, because there was not enough room in hospitals.
Some people were not tested for Covid when they left hospital. This made staff and families feel very anxious.
Some families were not told when their loved one was about to be discharged from hospital.
Stopping the virus from spreading
At the start of the pandemic, there was not enough PPE.
PPE means personal protective equipment. For example, masks, aprons and gloves.
Some carers had to re-use PPE that was only supposed to be used once.
The quality of PPE was not always good enough.
Social distancing was used to stop the virus spreading.
But care workers could not do this when they were helping people to wash, dress and eat.
Testing
Testing was done differently in different organisations.
Care staff had to take a test every day, or every week, or only if they were unwell. This was confusing.
Getting health care
People felt that health services were better protected than social care.
People could not get the appointments and help that they needed.
This affected their health.
Online and telephone appointments did not work well for everyone.
It was hard to get emergency health care.
Mwy o wybodaeth
Lawrlwythwch fersiwn lawn o'r record yma:
Gallwch ofyn am fersiwn fer o'r cofnod mewn fformatau eraill:
- Saesneg
- Cymraeg
