Supporters of Anne’s Law demonstrated outside the grounds of Holyrood saying the current guidance is not enough for families – and that legislation is needed.

Anne’s Law calls for each care home resident to be given access to one nominated family member or friend regardless of lockdown levels.

However, some campaigners are still unhappy and are protesting to ensure the bill is passed.

Calum Shephard, who attended the protest, lost his father during the Covid crisis after an extended stay in a care home.

He said: “In the last year and a half people in care homes have suffered from various restrictions. We have had two major lockdowns where no access is allowed.

“Since then if anyone tests positive in a care home they are shut down for 14 days. And there was no definition of what end-of-life was for compassionate visits.