Mr Hancock said the government had to put in a winter plan after a "very painful experience over the first peak".

Winter care homes plan: What's changing ahead of expected second wave?

An email leaked to ITV News reveals how one council has asked care homes to state by noon tomorrow whether or not they are ready to accept infected residents. 

Exclusive: Care homes told to prepare to take Covid patients within days

A letter has been sent to care bosses urging them to ‘take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks’.

Concerns over rise in coronavirus cases in care homes

ITV News has seen letters from several councils asking all care homes in their area to immediately stop family visits, due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. 

Exclusive: Councils tell care homes to lock down again as coronavirus cases rise

Campaigners have launched legal action to try and force the government to allow care home visits in England. 

Campaigners take legal action to allow care home visits in England

More than 400 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred each day in UK care homes at the height of the coronavirus outbreak, new analysis shows.

'More than 400 daily UK care home deaths at peak of Covid outbreak'

Speaking to ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener, Sir Ed Davey said: "Boris Johnson betrayed the care sector and those care workers and the people in those care homes." 

PM has 'betrayed care sector and care workers', says new Lib Dem leader

A survey carried out for ITV News has found most care homes are not opening of indoor visits, despite government advice allowing them to do so.

Exclusive: Majority of care homes won’t reopen to indoor visitors

Sydmar Lodge Care Home, in Edgware, has seen residents transform themselves into stars such David Bowie and Adele.

Tonight, Matthew, I am going to be Rag 'n' Bone Man

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During an interview with ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand, Mr Sharma defended the prime minister, saying that he "cared very deeply" about care homes and the NHS.

Boris Johnson branded 'a joke' for 'clumsy' care home comments

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The Office for National Statistics found a total of 19,394 deaths of care home residents in England and Wales in a three month period had Covid-19 mentioned on the birth certificate.

Nearly 20,000 coronavirus-related deaths in care homes in England and Wales

We've finally obtained data on hospital discharges into care homes in England, which Care England claims spread coronavirus.

Tens of thousands discharged into care homes before routine testing in England

There have been more than 44,000 coronavirus-related deaths in the UK, the latest figures reveal.

More than 44,000 coronavirus-related deaths in UK

ITV News can reveal what is believed to be the first care home to be closing due to Covid-19.

ITV News reveals first care home closing due to coronavirus

Care England said its data suggests fatalities are far higher than the 217 figure released by the Office for National Statistics.

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