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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Social Care: Covid-19

Tuesday 1 September 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-09-01
  • John Howell (Conservative) asked about coronavirus testing in care homes
  • Minister confirmed all CQC-registered care homes in England have been offered testing

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Howell Con Henley
Context

Discussions about support measures during the pandemic and assurances regarding preparedness for winter months.

Question

Can my hon. Friend confirm that every care home in England has either received a coronavirus test or is about to receive one?

Answer from Helen Whately (Minister of State for Care)

Yes, I can confirm that. Every Care Quality Commission-registered care home in England has been offered testing. Care homes for those who are over 65 and with dementia have been offered repeat testing. We have now opened up repeat testing to care homes for working age adults.

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