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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 September 2020 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 25 September 2020. A substantive answer was provided by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 February 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that care home staff are able to obtain a QR code to attend walk-in testing facilities.

Answer

All social care staff are considered essential workers and prioritised for COVID-19 testing. Those who have booked an appointment at a testing site will receive a test. Sites can use other information to confirm an appointment if a QR code cannot be provided.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93600
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Care homes Software Staff Screening Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk