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A woman has been arrested after trying to get her 97-year-old mother out of a nursing home to close it.
Qualified nurse Ylenia Angeli, 73, wanted to care for her mother, who has dementia, at home.
But when she told the staff at the residence, they called the police, who then briefly arrested Ms. Angeli.
The video shows Ms. Angeli handcuffed inside a police car, while her elderly mother was sitting in the front of the family car.
It was filmed by Angeli’s daughter, former Coronation Street star Leandra Ashton.
Ylenia Angeli is seen here before getting into the police car. Photo: Leandra Ashton
In the recording, Ashton, who played Saskia Larson in the soap opera, can be heard crying as her mother is taken to the police car.
Ms Ashton can be heard saying in the movie, “I’m not okay. It’s ridiculous, she’s my grandmother, we want to be with our grandmother. Nan, we love you and we are going to fight for you.
Ms. Angeli was taken to the Hull Police Station before being “released” and released without charge.
The family has not been able to see their elderly relative for nine months and decided to act before the second national shutdown.
Police arrived after Ylenia Angeli tried to get her mother out of the nursing home. Photo: Leandra Ashton
Humberside Police Deputy Chief Chris Noble said: “These are incredibly difficult circumstances and we stand in solidarity with all the families who are in this position.
“We responded to a report of assault in the nursing home, who are legally responsible for the care of the woman and were concerned for her well-being.
“As it was our legal duty, we returned the lady to the house and a 73-year-old woman who was initially arrested was arrested and allowed to return home with her daughter.
“We understand that this is an emotional and difficult situation for everyone involved and we will continue to provide all the support we can to both parties.”
The incident came to light the day the government announced new rules for families wishing to visit loved ones in nursing homes.
Ylenia Angeli was taken to the Hull police station
Under the guidance, issued hours before closing, families can reunite with their relatives through a window or in a safe place outside.
Visits will need to be booked in advance, but the council from the Department of Health and Social Care said nursing homes “will be encouraged and supported to provide safe visiting opportunities.”
All residents of the nursing home can receive visits from friends and family during the second national lockdown.
However, steps must be taken to ensure safety, such as floor-to-ceiling screens, visiting rooms, and window visits.
Visits outside with another person are also allowed, as long as the loved one can access the meeting without having to enter the main building.
Responding to the announcement of a new visiting guide for nursing homes, Labor Shadow Minister for Social Care Liz Kendall said: “This guide is not good enough.
“Many nursing homes simply will not be able to meet the government’s requirements, so in reality thousands of families are likely to be barred from visiting loved ones.”
