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Families can visit England's care homes this Christmas if they test negative for COVID-19
Care home residents in England will receive indoor visits from family and friends this Christmas if they test negative for COVID-19, the government has promised. Source: Care Feeds
Most families put off conversations about care with only one in six discussing it
The majority of people (57 per cent) have not even started discussing future care needs with older relatives – with many finding it too uncomfortable and upsetting and fearing it might cause an argument. Source: Care Feeds
Scotland's care workers to get Christmas gift of £500 as 'Thank you'
Scotland’s adult social care workers as well as NHS staff are to receive a one-off Christmas gift of £500 from the Scottish government as a ‘heartfelt thank you’ for their sacrifices during the pandemic. Source: Care Feeds
Elderly can leave care homes to form 'Christmas bubbles' with family suggests Cabinet Office
Care home residents can leave residential care to form a ‘Christmas bubble’ with family indoors during 23-27 December and while current guidance does not apply to people aged over 65, the Cabinet Office has said updated regulations being drawn up will not include a specific reference to care homes. Source: Care Feeds