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Daily Mirror
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Alan Johnson

Presenter Kirstie Allsopp criticises hospitals for being 'wildly slow and unimaginative'

Television presenter Kirstie Allsopp launched a scathing attack on hospital visitor policy on Thursday describing some cases as 'wildly slow and unimaginative' in how provision is being handled since the Covid-19 pandemic.

In an interview on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr, the 50-year old criticised what she believes are inconsistencies across the country that have resulted in unnecessary pressures on families.

The Location, Location, Location star said the main issue concerns 'designated visitors' whereby people in some locations are having to choose just one or two family members for the entire length of their hospital stay.

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