Table 2 Coding tree following thematic analysis
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
Service issues | • (Un)suitability of the support • (Un)suitability of adapted services |
Access issues | • Lack of guidance and difficulty accessing support • Postcode-lottery/social inequalities • Associated costs • Transport |
Relying on own initiative | • Dependency on carer motivation |
New inequalities due to COVID-19 | • Poor access to essential care and basic needs |
Missing out on benefits of support services | • From the person with dementia’s perspective • From the carer’s perspective |