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ArticleBMJ open2026

Exploring the experiences of the Windrush Generation, living in UK care homes: protocol for a qualitative study using the Silences Framework.

Lorna Hollowood, Julie Taylor, Kerry Allen

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Lorna HollowoodSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK l.hollowood@bham.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0659-8720
Julie TaylorSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7259-0906
Kerry AllenHealth Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7661-2340

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Abstract

introductionThe Windrush Generation describes a group of individuals who migrated, primarily from the Caribbean to the UK between 1948 and 1971, many of whom are now entering older age. Now entering later life, many face ongoing health inequalities shaped by systemic racism and cultural marginalisation. Despite a growing number of ethnic minority residents in UK care homes, little is known about the lived experiences of Black African Caribbean people in these settings, particularly at the end of life. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This qualitative study explores the experiences of Black African Caribbean care home residents and their families, focusing on how race, identity and marginalisation shape care. Guided by the Silences Framework, semistructured interviews will be conducted with up to 16 participants across diverse care home settings. Data will be analysed thematically, with attention to under-represented narratives. A Patient and Public Involvement group of African Caribbean community members has codeveloped the study and will support analysis and dissemination to ensure cultural relevance. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval has been secured (REC: 24/WM/0151; protocol number: RG_21087; IRAS project ID: 302629), and the study will follow rigorous consent and capacity procedures, including caregiver affirmation and UBACC assessment where needed. Given the sensitive, potentially distressing focus on racism, marginalisation and end-of-life experiences, the research will be conducted by an experienced clinician-researcher using a reflexive, ethically grounded approach that safeguards both participants and researcher. Interviews will be held in private, accessible settings with appropriate advocacy, safeguarding concerns will follow care home and national protocols, and all data will be securely stored, anonymised and managed under General Data Protection Regulation and university governance, with the University of Birmingham as sponsor and data controller.

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Black PeopleNursing HomesAgedCaribbean PeopleHumansInterviews as TopicNursing Home ResidentsQualitative ResearchResearch DesignUnited KingdomAgingNursing HomesPrimary Health CareQUALITATIVE RESEARCHVulnerable Populations

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