But in the meantime, without the twice-daily family visits she enjoyed before lockdown, Marion's condition continues to deteriorate - along with her family's patience. She added: "After months of trying to get a social worker we were told she's not been assigned one. When we were in lockdown and window visits weren't allowed we took it on ourselves to go to the window to see her. (Image: manchestereveningnews WS)"Since then they are allowing window visits but with the window closed and walkie talkies. An Oldham Council spokesman said: "Oldham’s Adult Social Care Team are aware of the request from Marion’s family to take her to a family home for Christmas and we would ordinarily always want to support contact with family.

Source: Daily Mirror November 24, 2020 20:05 UTC