Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Gillian Keegan (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Care Homes: Visits
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether visitors to residents in care homes will continue have access to free covid-19 lateral flow tests.
- Answer
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Most visitors to care homes will no longer need to test before entering a care setting. Visitors are asked to take necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, in line with general population guidance. There are a small number of residents who need support with personal care from a visitor with whom they have a close relationship. These visitors may be asked to test before entering, up to twice weekly if visiting more than twice, with free lateral flow device tests available for these visitors.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 148019
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Care homes Fees and charges Screening Visits Coronavirus
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- 2022-04-01 15:10:32 +0100
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