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COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE TO EASE FOR UK CARE HOMES



Following on from recent relaxations of covid-19 restrictions for UK care homes, the rules have been eased even more - to the delight of residents and families alike. Since the 17th March, those residing in UK care homes are now able to have more named visitors, as well as more opportunity to take visits out into the local area without the need to self-isolate upon their return.

The previous number of allowed friends and family visitors was 2 and that figure is now up to 5 and when taking trips to day centres, dentists and GPs, residents are now no longer required to self-isolate. Other places Uk care home residents are able to visit include:

- Parks, gardens or beaches
- Attending educational courses
- Going to work

In addition to this, when an outbreak occurs, visitation rights will pause for just 2 weeks, rather than 28 days - subject to risk assessments and correct testing being carried out.





MADE POSSIBLE BY SUCCESSFUL VACCINE ROLLOUT



This positive move has been made possible by the hitherto successful rollout of the vaccine and a subsequent reduction in new coronavirus cases. When speaking on the subject, Helen Whately, Minister for Care had this to say:

“The measures we have taken during this pandemic have always been to protect our most vulnerable, but I have heard first-hand from those living and working in care homes how difficult the restrictions have been.

Thanks to the phenomenal success of the vaccine rollout and a reduction in cases across the country, I am pleased we can now take another step towards getting back to normal, while protecting those in care homes from the continued risk of COVID-19”.



THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE



It goes without saying that family and friends of residents, as well as residents themselves, have found the pandemic extremely challenging. However, the role of the social care workforce in supporting residents and keeping them safe during this period cannot be underplayed.

The increased contact that this move brings provides a vital emotional boost to those who’ve been through so much in the last 18 months, but in providing day to daycare in the face of adversity whilst also maintaining effective infection control, front line care home staff have helped greatly to bring down transmission in this setting.



A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL CONCERNED



After what has been a troubling period for UK care home residents, it now seems that there is a bright light at the end of a very long, very dark tunnel. The government will continue to adjust the advice being given with the intention to remove more restrictions in due course.

The future in the sector is thankfully becoming less uncertain with each passing week and while there will likely be more challenging times ahead, it would now appear that enough ground has been made to give everyone concerned cause for optimism.

For the first time in a long time, the concept of ‘a return to normality’ seems like a very real possibility.



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