Original version

BBC Two Scotland

Simulcast of network BBC Two in high definition.

BBC Two HD

BBC Two Northern Ireland

Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

BBC Two Wales

BBC Two England

England

Protecting Our Parents

Lesley Sharp

Jonathan Taylor

Alice Perman

Protecting Our Parents: Episode 3: Nowhere to Go

Documentaries

Factual

Nowhere to Go

Episode 3

Episode 3: Nowhere to Go

BBC Two - Protecting Our Parents, Nowhere to Go

Looking at those who can no longer live at home, but can't find suitable places in care.

Series following elderly care services in Birmingham. Looking at those who can no longer live safely at home, but are struggling to find places to suit them in care.

In the next 20 years the number of Britain's pensioners will grow by half. For many, being cared for at home won't be possible, yet places in care homes are already in short supply.

Evelyn has advanced dementia and can no longer live safely at home. She's been well enough to leave hospital for over two months, but can't until a permanent place in a specialist home becomes available. The hospital environment can be unsettling and disorientating for some. Evelyn becomes aggressive towards the hospital staff and has to be restrained by security guards. 

John, who also has dementia, was admitted to hospital after a fall. His wife Jean is his main carer, but she has her own health concerns. Jean admits that she is struggling to cope, but the thought of John going into care leaves her racked with guilt. The residential options available are limited, but social worker Kerry finds him a temporary place in a care home while Jean decides their future. 

Since the death of her husband four years ago, Gladys' sister and brother-in-law have been her main carers, but they live over an hour away. After a fall and a hospital stay, Gladys is scared to return home. She isn't happy in her temporary care home but there are no suitable places near her sister Pat. 

Protecting Our Parents is made in partnership with the Open University.

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Follows Birmingham's older adults care teams over the course of a year.

Follows Birmingham's older adults care teams over the course of a year, from the perspective of the professionals, families and the elderly.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Protecting Our Parents

Episode 3: Nowhere to Go

Contributors

Genres

Formats

Series

BBC Two Scotland

About BBC Two