Care Homes: Portsmouth

(asked on 15th September 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect on the safety and well-being of care home residents in Portsmouth of recent trends in the number of care home residents in Portsmouth unable to obtain a covid-19 test.


Answered by
Helen Whately Portrait
Helen Whately
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
This question was answered on 28th January 2021

There are currently no reported issues with access to care home testing for residents in Portsmouth. In the rare case where a logistical issue has been identified, the Department has a dedicated team who are able to investigate and respond to local issues.

Through the Infection Control Fund, set up in May 2020, the Government has provided £1.146 billion of ring-fenced funding for the care sector to take key steps to improve infection prevention and control. In addition, we will continue to follow the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s advice and vaccinate those most at risk first, and those who work closest with them - care home residents and staff. We have also published guidance on measures care homes can put in place to support the health and wellbeing of their residents and workers.

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