Lockdown rules for the most vulnerable people in England are changing from today, Tuesday, May 4.
The Government said that care home residents will be able to spend time with loved ones in “low risk” visits without having to self-isolate on their return, after being threatened with legal action.
From Tuesday, residents leaving their home for a walk or to visit a loved one’s garden will no longer have to isolate for two weeks on their return.
But those leaving for medical appointments and for overnight visits will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days, the PA news agency understands.
The DHSC is expected to review the self-isolation requirement for more visits when it reaches the next stage of the Government’s road map on May 17.
The latest data shows that 95% of elderly residents have received one vaccine dose and 71% have received two.
The DHSC said updated guidance will be published in due course.
But John’s Campaign co-founder Julia Jones said the rule change did not go far enough, while Leigh Day partner Tessa Gregory, who is representing the campaign, said legal proceedings were due to be issued next week.
