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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Consultation launched to strengthen rules allowing care home and hospital visits

PA Wire

Care home residents and hospital patients will be able to have visitors in all circumstances under plans for new regulations aimed at stopping access to loved ones being unfairly denied.

New legislation proposed by the Government would make visiting a legal requirement for hospitals, care homes, mental health units and other health and care settings.

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