Why data matters in care homes
Collecting resident information consistently is a vital policy priority for improving care quality and service delivery. The DACHA-DASH project, funded by NIHR ARC East Midlands, co-developed examples with residents, relatives, staff and other stakeholders from three care homes to make data relevant for personalised care planning and review.
These approaches help personalise daily support, boost engagement, improve communication, and track wellbeing, leading to measurable improvements in residents' lives.
Staff insights video
Watch care home staff share real stories on using basic data tools to identify resident needs and drive changes: