Care home residents allowed indoor visitor in first lockdown roadmap measure

direct to your inboxWhen Peter Williamson heard that care homes were finally opening up to visitors his heart sung at the thought of holding hands with his beloved wife Valerie for the first time in nine months. On Monday, heart-warming images from across the country were shared of relatives, shielded by PPE and amid strict testing rules, reaching out to grasp the gloved hands of their loved ones after long periods of separation.

direct to your inboxThis was the heartwarming moment a care home resident was able to hold hands with her daughter for the first time in a year.Since the first coronavirus lockdown last March, Gloria Keelagher, from Fairfield, Tameside, has been visiting her mum Edith Woolhouse at Fir Trees Care Centre in Dukinfield every week.Because of national restrictions to help keep care home residents safe, she had only been able to wave through a window.But that changed this week following the latest

Get the inside track on the big stories from Manchester courts with our weekly newsletterA bride faked having terminal breast cancer to dupe friends and work colleagues into helping pay for her wedding.Care home assistant Julie Parker, 54, said she had 12 months to live before unveiling plans for a summer wedding to fellow carer David Parker.Staff, residents and their families were so touched by her plight they insisted on having a collection, organised the reception at the home and even booked

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dementia and have been in a Glasgow care home for five-and-a-half years. After the clampdown on visits to stop the spread of coronavirus, Alison was finally able to hug her parents, both in their 80s, last Friday.

a watchdog.Denise Connor was working at Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw when she mistreated and abused a total of five vulnerable residents over the course of just one shift in May 2020.Her alarming behaviour was reported and saw her hauled in front of the Scottish Social Services Council who have now banned her from the profession.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines

East Kilbride care home residents say there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as visiting restrictions ease.Indoor visiting of Lanarkshire’s care home residents by relatives, friends and carers is set to resume this week – that allows residents to have up to two separate designated visitors once a week.The move follows the Scottish Government guidance ‘Open with Care’ to support the reintroduction of “meaningful family contact” in care homes.Natasha Hamilton's mum, Anne, is in a care home in

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results returned before the visit commences. Dorothy, who will be visiting her mum on Thursday said she is hopeful that it is just the first step in securing more treasured time with her mum.

Perth and Kinross has spoken out about the emotional and financial toll of COVID-19 on staff, residents and relatives. Balhouisie Care Group revealed the pandemic has created extra business costs of £500,000, but warned the emotional impact has been just as great and that dealing with the coronavirus will be the “new normal”.

direct to your inboxA care provider that allegedly 'missed 15 home visits in one day' has been placed in special measures after the health watchdog uncovered serious concerns.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection of Stockport-based Huggies Cares Limited after whistle-blowers raised the alarm over the service.At the start of the review it was providing personal care to 14 people in their own home.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Renfrewshire care home residents have been receiving their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this week as deaths in the elderly population continue to plummet.New figures, published by the Scottish Government, show the number of care home residents dying as a result of the virus has dropped by 62 per cent since the vaccine programme started.The Express understands the national statistics are being mirrored

direct to your inboxRelatives could soon be able to visit and hold hands with those in care homes, even before they have had their second vaccine dose, a government minister indicated today.Care Minister Helen Whately said that she wants care homes to open up ‘sooner’ than the 12 week delay that is in place between the first and second doses of the coronavirus vaccine.But, she indicated that even after a loosening of the rules, PPE and strict hygiene measures will still be in place.Speaking to