Government announces fund for ‘infection control’ in care homes in England – but is system working?
Alex Thomson
Chief Correspondent
One area the government has prioritised is making sure that patients are tested negative for Covid-19 before being discharged from hospital to care homes.
How do we protect care home workers and residents?
Yesterday the Prime Minister announced a £600 million fund for “infection control” in care homes in England.
One area the government has prioritised is making sure that patients are tested negative for Covid-19 before being discharged from hospital to care homes.
But is that system working as it should?
Our Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson reports.