Social Care Sector 2020-06-23
2020-06-23
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Q1
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Context
Concerns over support and guidance for care homes to safely accommodate visitors.
Inquires about Government actions to help families visiting loved ones in care homes, emphasizing the emotional toll of restrictions on health and wellbeing.
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
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Raises concern over the number of deaths from coronavirus in social care facilities.
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.
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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