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Legislation named after EK care home resident to be enshrined in law

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Loved ones of care home residents will now have the right to visit and care for them as new standards come into place. It is an important milestone in the campaign to bring Anne's Law - named after late East Kilbride care home resident Anne Duke - to fruition.

The former carer passed away aged 63 at the end of last year, after being diagnosed with early on-set dementia in her 50s but her family tirelessly campaigned for 'Anne's Law' - enshrining the right of care home residents and their families in law.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Scottish Government has announced family members will be recognised as carers, even during a coronavirus outbreak.Ministers say legislation which will enshrine the changes in law is currently being prepared.The Care Inspectorate will be tasked with ensuring care homes meet the standards for visiting rights.Monica Lennon, Labour Central Scotland MSP said it is an "important milestone" towards locking Anne’s Law into legislation for good.She said: “It is cruel that decisions taken during the pandemic separated people living in care homes from their loved ones."In Anne’s case, her husband Campbell was not simply a ‘visitor’ he was Anne’s soulmate and an essential part of her care team.

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