“Slow, inconsistent and negligent approach” to social care in pandemic

“Slow, inconsistent and negligent approach” to social care in pandemic The Government’s “slow, inconsistent, and at times negligent approach” to social care in the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the “tragic impact” of  “years of inattention, funding cuts and delayed reforms”, leaving the sector as a “poor relation” that has suffered badly in the pandemic. The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee in a new report is demanding from Government a “3-point plan” by September, ahead of the second wave, covering health, the economy & procurement of medical supplies and equipment.

This was illustrated early on by the “appalling error” committed when 25,000 patients were discharged from hospitals into care homes without ensuring all were first tested for COVID-19 – even after there was clear evidence of asymptomatic transmission of the virus.

See also:

• Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs BBC News
• Coronavirus: MPs accuse government of ‘slow, inconsistent and at times negligent’ approach to social care The Independent