Covid-19: Care Home Deaths

Lord Faulkner of Worcester Excerpts

Wednesday 22nd April 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bethell]

The noble Baroness raises what is probably the cruellest and most unkind aspect of this awful epidemic: the circumstances of death where those who love and care cannot necessarily be with those who have died or attend the funeral or mark the moment in the way that they would like. It is a cruel and horrible part of this epidemic.

We have put considerable resources into supporting charities that provide care, particularly around bereavement. If the noble Baroness has any charities that she would like to recommend, I ask her to write to me. I would be glad to make sure that they have the resources they need.

[The Deputy Speaker (Lord Faulkner of Worcester) (Lab)]

I have called the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, but we cannot hear her so we will move on.

--- Later in debate ---

[Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)]

My Lords, I apologise that I was slow in unmuting. May I come in now?

[The Deputy Speaker]

No, I am afraid not; we have reached 10 minutes and we need to finish. We will try to get you in on another occasion. I apologise to those who were not able to ask a question. As the Lord Speaker said earlier today, account will be taken of that in future sessions.