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<p>We recognise the particular challenges autistic people and their families are facing
at this time, due to the impact of social distancing measures and disruption to their
usual activities.</p><p>Throughout this pandemic it has been our priority to protect
care home staff and residents. All our guidance is designed with care users in mind,
to ensure that individuals are treated with dignity and respect and that their particular
needs are addressed.</p><p>On 19 June, we published our updated guidance for care
homes, which includes information on testing for residents and staff, and isolation
procedures. On 22 July 2020 the Government published updated guidance on visiting
arrangements for care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance is applicable
to all nursing and care homes and is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-homes-during-coronavirus"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-care-homes-during-coronavirus</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>We keep our policies under continuous review based on the emerging international
and domestic evidence.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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