Dr Jenny Harries answers questions at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The transcript discusses NHS England's plan to enhance support for care homes, emphasizing the importance of clinical leads and training in infection control. It highlights the role of public health in providing oversight and ensuring consistency across care homes. The challenges faced by smaller care homes in maintaining specialist skills are addressed by offering additional clinical support and advice.

What is the primary goal of NHS England's accelerated plan for care homes?

• To eliminate infection control policies

• To reduce the number of care homes

• To increase the number of care home residents

• To ensure each care home has a clinical lead

Who plays a critical role in infection control training within care homes?

• Local government officials

• Directors of public health

• Care home residents

• Private healthcare providers

What is the role of public health directors in care homes?

• To manage care home finances

• To oversee infection control and collaborate with social care directors

• To provide entertainment for residents

• To recruit new care home staff

Why is additional clinical support important for smaller care homes?

• They have better infection control policies

• They have more residents

• They are located in urban areas

• They often lack specialist skills

What is emphasized as a key element in care homes?

• Financial management

• Infection control

• Resident entertainment

• Staff recruitment