“Shocking first-hand accounts of the harms caused to care home residents and their families due to (COVID) lockdown policies…”
The (Anne’s Law) consultation seeked views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for delivering ‘‘Anne’s Law’’ in primary legislation, to ensure that people who live in adult care homes have rights to see and spend time with the people who are important to them.
‘‘We will strengthen residents’ rights in adult residential settings and bring in ‘Anne’sLaw’ – giving nominated relatives or friends the same access rights to care homes as staff while following stringent infection control procedures, as called for by Care Home Relatives Scotland.’’ -Scottish Government
‘‘The negative impact of the visiting restrictions on the health and wellbeing of care homes residents cannot be overstated. Levels of loneliness have risen and a noticeable acceleration in conditions such as dementia has been observed.’’ -Age Scotland
(Very sad stories that need to be told and heard. Please review.)