At least 18,875 people received personal care visits of fifteen minutes or less for support with intimate care, based on data from councils that admitted the degrading practice in their area.
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The figure is likely to be even higher as many local authorities would not supply data following freedom of information requests by Leonard Cheshire, a leading disability charity.
Leonard Cheshire says:
“Flying visits in England continue despite statutory guidance within the Care Act 2014, which came into force in April 2015 stating: “short home-care visits of fifteen minutes or less are not appropriate for people who need support with intimate care needs.”
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