We'd like to know what you think should about the new Christmas rules. Do you think it is right to ease restrictions over Christmas?
Have your say in our survey below.In England, the government warns that "spending time with others outside the care home will increase risk of exposure to coronavirus for the resident and the other residents in their home on their return, and is likely to place an additional burden on the care home."As a result the guidance says that visits out of care homes should only be considered for care home residents of working age - under 65.Residents, their families and care homes should very carefully consider whether this is the right thing to do, or whether visiting at the care home would provide meaningful contact.
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