Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 26611

Health Services and Social Services: Visits

Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 10 February 2025

Question

Josh Fenton-Glynn

LabourCalder Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to strengthen the visitation rights of family and friends of vulnerable people in health and social care settings to provide (a) emotional support and (b) advocacy.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Care Quality Commission Fundamental Standard on Visiting and Accompanying (Regulation 9A) came into force on 6 April 2024 to strengthen the requirements for health and care providers to facilitate visiting, including during pandemics, as long as it is...

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