Stamford and Rutland Care Homes welcoming visitors again.

It's one of the measures taken to ease lockdown.

Care Home Resident
Author: Andy MarshPublished 8th Mar 2021

Care homes can now receive visitors.

However there are certain rules in place including having just one nominated person per resident.

They'll also need to take a covid test and wearing protective equipment.

Hugs and kisses aren't allowed.

Meanwhile care homes in Lincolnshire have been reacting to the development.

Melanie Weatherley from Lincolnshire Care Association raised concerns about how difficult it might be for dementia patients whilst she also revealed many staff are feeling anxious about the new easing of restrictions