The families of care home residents were “ecstatic” tonight as it was revealed visiting restrictions would be lifted in England on Monday.
There will be no limit on the number of visitors allowed in care homes, while self-isolation periods will also be cut and homes will follow outbreak management rules for 14 rather than 28 days.
Diane Mayhew, co-founder of Rights for Residents, who has campaigned against care home restrictions, said she could have “cried with relief” after the “inhumane” rules were finally ditched.
