Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking top steps to refresh infection, prevention and control guidance in the care sector.

The UK Health Security Agency is currently updating the ‘How to Work Safely in Care Homes’ guidance in collaboration with adult social care providers and other stakeholders. We regularly review and update guidance to ensure it is necessary and proportionate, considering clinical advice and other priorities such as maintaining safe staffing levels and residents having meaningful contact with loved ones.