Relatives invited to move into care homes in England amid Covid lockdowns

Two-week stays among efforts by providers to keep residents in contact with familiesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA care home group is inviting family members to move in with their loved ones as part of efforts across social care to try to keep the most vulnerable people in touch with relatives as rising Covid-19 cases trigger fresh lockdowns.Brendoncare, which runs 10 care homes in the south of England, will allow a relative of newly-admitted residents to sta