The named visitors will need to follow some important steps to reduce the risk of infection to the person they are visiting and to others in the care home.
1. Take a rapid lateral flow test
The named visitors will need to take a rapid (lateral flow) test every time they visit. If the result is negative, the visit can go ahead.
The visitors will do the test when they arrive at the care home.
The care home will provide the test.
2. Wear PPE
Visitors will need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of these visits:
- disposable gloves
- a disposable plastic apron
- a fluid-repellent (type IIR) surgical mask
The care home will provide these.
Visitors should follow all other infection prevention and control measures, such as maintaining social distancing when walking through the home.
If there is an outbreak in a care home the home will have to stop most visiting in order to keep everyone safe.
For more detailed information read the official guidance on the gov.uk website.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-homes-during-coronavirus/summary-of-guidance-for-visitors–2