Care homes across the country will benefit from additional rapid testing to test staff twice a week to help protect residents and workers from the virus.
- Staff in all tiers will receive 2 rapid tests a week, in addition to the weekly PCR test
- Care homes in all tiers given access to £149 million grant to support roll out of rapid testing
- New grant will also help care homes in Tiers 1, 2 and 3 meet additional costs associated with visits, supporting residents to see friends and family
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/149-million-to-support-increased-care-home-testing