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Alzheimer’s Society responds to updated care home visiting
The Government has this evening announced updated visiting guidance for care homes - limiting the number of visits per care home resident.
James White, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns at Alzheimer's Society said:
'It’s deeply concerning to hear that limits on care home visits will return.
'More than 70% of care home residents are living with dementia and we know that restricting their contact with loved ones can lead to significant and irreversible deterioration in their symptoms.
'As we’ve seen from NHS England data released this week, a quarter of care home residents are still waiting for their booster vaccination despite promises that all residents would receive theirs by 1 November. We’re concerned that these suggested plans are being used as a crude sticking plaster due to the failure to meet this vital target.'
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