Visiting rights for people in health and care settings

Patients and residents in care homes, hospitals and hospices will no longer be cut off from their loved ones unless in exceptional circumstances, under a government drive to strengthen visiting rights and end blanket bans. Families and friends play a vital role in care, wellbeing and dignity – yet too many people have still faced unnecessary barriers to visiting, including being excluded from key decisions about their care. More….

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