The worldwide impact of coronavirus has been devastating. Lessons must be learned, and the vulnerability of people living in residential care homes needs to be recognised by Government.

Following the Government's newly announced social care strategy, read our view on what is included and what is missing.

The response comes after Matt Hancock's announcement that more testing will be provided in care homes.

Founder and Chairman of Hallmark Care Homes, Avnish Goyal and his wife Anita, are backing Alzheimer’s Society’s Emergency Appeal, following their appointment as Ambassadors with the charity.

Chairman of creative talent management agency M&C Saatchi Merlin, Richard Thompson, is backing Alzheimer’s Society’s Emergency Appeal, following his appointment as an Ambassador with the charity.

Along with Marie Curie, Age UK, Care England and Independent Age, we are calling for the Government to publish a comprehensive plan to support social care through the coronavirus pandemic.