Care home residents allowed indoor visitor in first lockdown roadmap measure

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direct to your inboxCare home residents are to be allowed a regular visitor next month who they can spend time with indoors.The scheme will allow one named individual to enter the care home, where they will be allowed to hold hands with a relative, the Department of Health and Social Care said.However they're advised to avoid close contact.The move is a step forward in bringing families back together, and comes as part of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.Visitors will be tested for coronavirus before entry, and will have to wear PPE.

The rule comes into force on March 8.Meanwhile, outdoor, pod and screen visits will be able to continue in line with the published guidance, meaning there will be chances for residents to see more than.