A hospital in England has apologised after Kirstie Allsopp challenged its tweet saying that visiting was suspended. The TV presenter has now urged families to make sure they know their rights - and to see their loved ones in hospital.
Allsopp challenged a tweet by Northampton General Hospital that said it had "suspended visiting for all adult inpatient wards... due to a significant increase in COVID and flu infections." The co-presenter of Channel 4 show Location, Location, Location had previously criticised the visiting policies of Welsh hospitals, claiming NHS bosses have "no business" still making use of the "wicked" restrictions introduced during the pandemic.
Regarding the Northampton Hospital's tweet, Allsopp said: "This tweet is wrong, there are numerous exceptions and circumstances where visitors are allowed. If you live in the Northampton area do make sure you know your rights."
