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John Ferguson

Scots OAP endures nine months of care home lockdowns as daughter fights for visits

A daughter whose 94-year-old mum has endured nine months of on-off lockdowns has challenged the Scottish Government to protect residents’ human rights.

It comes as the Sunday Mail reveals that one in five care homes remain in lockdown as the second anniversary of the pandemic approaches.

Anne-Marie Hoey, from Airdrie, said: “Like everyone in care homes, mum has had to self-isolate and endured various lockdowns. During this time she is confined to her room with little or no mental stimulation.

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