Care Home Undercover (2025)

Journalist Catriona MacPhee goes undercover as a cleaner at Castlehill Care Home in the Scottish Highlands, spending around seven weeks in the role. The documentary reveals deeply troubling conditions: neglect of basic care tasks, inattention to residents, inadequately followed care plans, staff shortages, unsanitary conditions, emotional distress among residents, and instances of intimidation or mistreatment. The film aims not only to expose failings at Castlehill but to raise broader questions about care home regulation, staffing, dignity, and accountability in the care sector.

Director: Mona McAlinden
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Shelley Jofre
Production: BBC Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

undercover, hidden camera, social justice, exposé, social issues, investigative journalism, elder care, human dignity, institutional neglect, health & welfare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Care Home Undercover about?
Journalist Catriona MacPhee goes undercover as a cleaner at Castlehill Care Home in the Scottish Highlands, spending around seven weeks in the role. The documentary reveals deeply troubling conditions: neglect of basic care tasks, inattention to residents, inadequately followed care plans, staff shortages, unsanitary conditions, emotional distress among residents, and instances of intimidation or mistreatment. The film aims not only to expose failings at Castlehill but to raise broader questions about care home regulation, staffing, dignity, and accountability in the care sector.
Who directed Care Home Undercover?
Care Home Undercover was directed by Mona McAlinden.
Who stars in Care Home Undercover?
Care Home Undercover stars Catriona MacPhee.
How long is Care Home Undercover?
Care Home Undercover has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Care Home Undercover?
Care Home Undercover is a Documentary film.
Where was Care Home Undercover produced?
Care Home Undercover was produced in United Kingdom.