Families who lost loved ones in nursing homes during covid pandemic 'finally being heard'

Up to 30 nursing homes could be facing criminal charges into their care during the pandemic.

Families of nursing home residents who died during the covid-19 pandemic "feel cautiously optimistic after finally being heard" as it emerged that up to 30 facilities could be facing criminal charges into their care.

A Garda probe of the care received by a resident in a Cork nursing home is a "test case" for families, the Care Champions advocacy group said.