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UIN 26611

Health Services and Social Services: Visits

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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27 January 2025

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10 February 2025 · Answer

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10 February 2025

Summary

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.

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  1. 27 January 2025

    Written question

    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.

    Source: Commons

  2. 10 February 2025

    Answer

    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...

    Source: Written answer

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