The CQC has said it expects care home providers to follow government guidance on visiting during the Christmas period.
The government is facing growing calls to revise COVID-19 rules after hundreds of care homes have been closed to new admissions.
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Barchester Healthcare has said it is taking “pre-emptive action” by limiting routine care home visits to essential care givers only up to the Christmas period.
A care home leader has said every effort is being made to maintain visiting throughout the Christmas period despite the growing Omicron threat.
Samantha Burges, Associate Solicitor at Ridouts, considers the latest guidance on visits to care homes and what providers should be aware of when facilitating visits. There has been a lot of controversy about care home
A care campaign group us urging care home providers not to restrict family visits due to Omicron virus fears.
MPs have called on the government and CQC to protect the human rights of residents and patients in care settings
Leaders have called for safety requirements to remain in place for care homes after the Prime Minister announced the lifting of lockdown restrictions on 19 July.
Four Seasons Health Care has stressed no decision has yet been made following a backlash over a letter to relatives
