Responding to the Government’s trials of self-isolation support, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Munira Wilson said: “These trials are late and lacking. How is it that other countries have had proper self-isolation support nationwide for some time, while we remain lagging behind?
“Everyone wants to do their bit and help stop the spread of the virus and its new variants, but when self-isolation support is so sparse and lacking it is understandable that many people find it too difficult to comply.
“No one should be forced out of isolation for lack of money or support. That’s why the Liberal Democrats have been calling on the Government for months to guarantee people’s wages, and if there is little space at home, to be provided with a free hotel room nearby.
“With restrictions easing, our ability to contain the virus will become more reliant than ever on efficient testing, local contact tracing and isolation. The Government must get its act together and rollout proper support nationwide immediately.”