Operation Jasmine was a historic inquiry by Gwent Police into allegations of neglect at a number of nursing homes in South East Wales from 2005 to 2013. It began as a result of a cluster of deaths in Gwent care homes linked to pressure wounds. It was the subject of an independent review by Margaret Flynn who published her report, In Search of Accountability: a review of the neglect of older people living in care homes investigated as Operation Jasmine, in May 2015. Report
In January 2021, inquests commenced into the deaths of seven people whose cases were considered as part of Operation Jasmine. The Coroner concluded the deaths of five of the people were contributed to by neglect. He found state agencies were too focused on processes and opportunities were missed to take action earlier.
In December 2021, CIW, CCBC, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Social Care Wales worked in partnership to facilitate an online reflection and learning event on Operation Jasmine for CIW, health board and local authority staff in the Gwent area. The session was chaired by Dr Ruth Hussey and recorded.
We are sharing the recorded webinar and a 7-minute briefing with you.
