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Written question asked by Baroness Hollins (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 28 April 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 May 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 May 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Care Homes: Visits

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the guidance that allows people in hospital who have (1) dementia, (2) a learning disability, or (3) autism, to be allowed to have a visitor during any hospital admission also applies in care homes.

Answer

Specific guidance has been produced for visiting care homes. This can be found in the Admission and Care of Residents during COVID-19 Incident in a Care Home guidance which is attached.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3538
Session
2019-21
Attachment
Admission_and_care_of_residents_during_covid19_inc
Subjects
Care homes Autism Dementia Learning disability Visits
Link
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