Padgham, a widowed mother of three, was one of the first care residents to take advantage of new government guidance, which came into effect on Tuesday, allowing residents to make accompanied visits outdoors without having to quarantine for 14 days.
âYou can have as many phone calls and window visits as you like, but itâs incredibly tough to have been separated in this way,â said Aaron. âI am really glad there is some light at the end of the tunnel.â
There was also a coffee and a Twix for Phyllis although the terrible weather meant strolling along the seafront awaits another day.