Care home visits in Ceredigion’s council-run homes will be allowed from Monday.

Following Welsh Government’s movement to Alert Level 2 from 17 May, Ceredigion Council has announced that “further enhanced visiting opportunities are currently being reviewed and progressed”.

A council spokesperson said: “Care homes will be contacting the designated visitor of those residents who are currently cared for in bed to arrange indoor risk assessed safe visits from Monday, 17 May onwards.

“Visitors and residents will be offered options regarding their preferred location for the visit. This includes safe visiting options (for example a Pod) or outdoors (weather permitting). The length of time for visits will be extended.”

They added: “As part of this important piece of work, questionnaires will be sent to families. This will ensure that residents have their voice and wishes centrally captured and used to support with planning and implementing any changes.

“The safety of residents, staff and families will be central to all of the visiting opportunities that will be put in place.

“All the care homes are looking forward to welcoming families back.”