The CMA has launched a COVID-19 taskforce to bring businesses that are “exploiting the situation” to account.
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Supermarkets have faced criticism over turning care and hospice staff away during their projected shopping hours.
People receiving care in community settings, including working-age adults, have had DNR notices applied to their care plans.
For the first time in its history, the Ombudsman will not be asking councils or care providers to answer enquiries on new or existing cases.
The CQC has updated its registration procedures to help home care operators increase capacity to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.
The free distribution of fluid repellent facemasks from the pandemic flu stock started yesterday, the government has said.
Inspections on adult social care providers will not be carried out during the period of the pandemic, the regulator said.
Matt Hancock said over-70s will be asked "within weeks" to self-isolate in order to protect themselves from contracting the virus.
The guidance advises providers on how to maintain the delivery of care in the event that a client or carer shows symptoms of the virus.
The guidance covers methods to lower risk of infection, as well appropriate procedures when an employee or client becomes unwell.