A report by a group representing social service directors across England has found nearly a quarter of them believe the majority of coronavirus cases in care homes are the result of rapid discharges of patients from hospital.
A report by a group representing social service directors across England has found nearly a quarter of them believe the majority of coronavirus cases in care homes are the result of rapid discharges of patients from hospital.
The survey – which received responses from 146 local authorities – also highlights concerns that people were potentially discharged untested to care homes that had insufficient protective equipment.