A woman who says her mother died after her mental health was severely affected living in a care home during Covid-19 wants a change in the law.
Hazel Leech’s mother told her daughter she felt abandoned after having little outside interaction during lockdown.
Barbara Skinner, 96, died after falling in the home before Christmas 2020.
Ms Leech, from Bath, now wants Gloria’s Law – to guarantee unrestricted in-person care – legislation that is currently being debated in parliament.
The law would be named after West End actress Ruthie Henshall’s mother who died, aged 88, during the pandemic, after spending four months without any stimulation.
At least one essential care supporter – which could be a family member or friend – would be assigned as part of legal requirements in all health and care settings.
A petition calling for the law has attracted more than 275,000 signatures.