The statement suggests that the number of deaths from coronavirus in care homes could be double the reported figure.

The Society are urging the Government to report daily on the number of deaths in care homes.

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.