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People across NI can now visit care homes twice a week

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Friday, 7 May 2021 09:01

Eddie Lynch

By Q Radio news

People across Northern Ireland are now able to visit care homes twice a week from today.

It's due to updated guidance that allows for more frequent visits to all those in care settings - which also includes hospitals, hospices, and maternity units.

Northern Ireland's Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch is calling for care homes to stick to the rules: 

(Northern Ireland's Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch)

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