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Covid: Families facing ‘postcode lottery’ of care home ‘lockdown’ restrictions – Holly Bancroft
Over the past month, the number of Covid outbreaks in care homes has risen from 164 recorded incidents to 330 Families are still facing a “postcode lottery” of Covid restrictions in care homes, with some being forced to wear masks and see their loved ones through...
Fears for safety of care residents as toll of homes awaiting inspections surges to 6,000 – Giles Sheldrick – Daily Express.
Another great article by Giles Sheldrick in the Express today - (25th July 2022) he's been a staunch supporter of our fight for Gloria's Law since 2020 - when we started our campaign. We can't thank him enough for all he does to continue fighting for the rights of...
Anne Cowan speaks to BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
https://youtu.be/eCWY_Fcg4cA
Risk to life as elderly in Covid-hit care homes isolated in rooms amid heatwave, charity warns
Relatives are angry and concerned, with one care charity saying that numerous families have raised the issue. Families with relatives in care homes have been left feeling frustrated and angry after their loved ones were forced to isolate in their rooms during the...
Covid care home restrictions in Scotland caused harm, says report
Severe restrictions imposed on care home residents in Scotland during the Covid pandemic caused "harm and distress" and may have contributed to some deaths, academics have said. A 143-page report has been produced by Edinburgh Napier University. It had been...
Care Homes in new cost of living crisis
Care Homes in new cost of living crisis Roaring inflation means residents are having meal sizes shrunk and laundry budgets cut while fees are hiked by hundreds of pounds a month HELENA KELLY Money Mail Reporter Read the whole article...
Johnson allies telling us to move on is an insult and kick in the teeth, say Covid bereaved families
Families who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic have said the result of the Prime Minster's confidence vote is a "kick in the teeth. Boris Johnson and his allies have called on critics to “move on” from the lockdown breaching scandal after Conservative MPs...
Retirees shun care homes over high fees and isolation – Rules left Mum and Dad alone – Toll of abuse suffered by locked-up residents.
Another very supportive article from Giles Sheldrick and Sarah O'Grady at the Daily Express today. Thanks so much also to Kate Meacock for speaking to the paper in order to highlight the ongoing devastation this is causing to residents and their families. Please click...
Diane Mayhew speaking to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio Two, regarding the end to free lateral Flow tests.
Today Wednesday 30th March 2022 Diane spoke to Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio two, regarding the ending of free Lateral flow tests, leading to a "TAX ON CARE" https://youtu.be/QoMvegVCeNI
Why are young people in care STILL being made to isolate under outdated Covid rules? Eve Simmons -Daily Mail
Disabled Britons are still being trapped inside care homes for weeks as a result of 'inappropriate' and outdated Covid rules put in place at the start of the pandemic, campaigners warn. Experts say the strict isolation rules are not necessary for the majority of...
BBC Radio 4 – You and Yours – The right to maintain contact.
https://youtu.be/YYx2xsiOq9o
‘Dad died alone. I won’t get over it.’ Families kept from loved ones in care by Covid tell MPs their stories – by By Alannah Francis – I News
Campaigners call for legal right for people in care and hospital settings to have unrestricted visits from at least one care supporter Families separated from their loved ones in care homes, hospitals and residential care facilities have shared their moving stories...
