Visiting arrangements in care homes, DHSC (updated 21st June 2021)

Sets out how care homes can support families and visitors to visit residents.

21 June 2021 Updated the section ' In the event of an outbreak in the care home ' to add the Delta variant as a variant of concern. 17 June 2021 Updated to reflect that: 1. Care home residents should isolate following a visit only where it includes an overnight stay in hospital, or is deemed high-risk following an individual risk assessment. 2. Residents no longer should isolate on admission into the care home from the community. 3. Every resident can nominate an essential care giver.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news