Safeguarding group says HSE figures do not cover abuse in nursing homes and hospitals
Latest HPSC guidance encourages nursing home visitors to self-test for Covid-19
New health guidance issued for care homes in light of Omicron concerns over Christmas
Sage Advocacy also finds women are more likely to experience abuse
Sage Advocacy wants residents to have visitors rather than be subject to ‘locking-up’
Some areas saw improvement, such as faster admission times and more falls assessments
Greater access to be allowed due to number of staff and residents vaccinated
Report from health watchdog and HSE surveillance centre notes hazard of congregated settings
Families enjoy first in-person visits for months as Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed
HSE advice on nursing home visits sets out clear counsel and also relaxation of rules
Nphet to consider changes to visiting restrictions as part of a ‘vaccine bonus’
Groups representing care homes and residents call for plan to allow visiting once more
Advocacy group for older people wants details on ‘mop-up’ Covid-19 vaccines
Calls for rapid vaccine rollout for non-Covid cases as more care homes battle outbreaks
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