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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Social Care Sector

Tuesday 23 June 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Lee Anderson inquired about Government actions to help families visiting loved ones in care homes, highlighting the emotional impact of restrictions.
  • Liz Kendall questioned the Government on 13,375 deaths from covid-19 in care homes and asked for reflection on actions that could have prevented high mortality rates.
  • The Government acknowledged the difficulty of visitation restrictions and committed to updating visitor guidance to facilitate safer family reunions in care settings.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Lee Anderson Reform Ashfield
NHS Social Care
Context

Concerns over support and guidance for care homes to safely accommodate visitors.

Question

Inquires about Government actions to help families visiting loved ones in care homes, emphasizing the emotional toll of restrictions on health and wellbeing.

Answer from Helen Whately

Acknowledges the difficulty caused by visitation restrictions, confirms updating visitor guidance soon to facilitate safer family reunions in care settings.

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Q2 Liz Kendall Lab West Ham
NHS Social Care
Context

Raises concern over the number of deaths from coronavirus in social care facilities.

Question

Asks about 13,375 deaths from covid-19 in care homes and seeks reflection on actions that should have been different to prevent such high mortality rates.

Answer from Helen Whately

Agrees with the importance of learning lessons but emphasizes current focus on supporting social care through upcoming months and reform efforts.

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