Care worker struck off after abuse of dementia sufferer
A care worker who barricaded a frail dementia sufferer in a room before allowing her to fall to the ground has been struck off. Margaret Stewart then stood over the
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Shetland care home under close scrutiny after poor report
The Viewforth House care home in Lerwick for people with dementia is under close council scrutiny after it received poor reports in two recent inspections. The council-run premises was subject
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Call for revamp in Scottish nursery provision
Only half of children born in 2011 and last year will be guaranteed two years of nursery provision, according to research. The current legal entitlement to Scottish Government-funded places can
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Closure ordered of Inverness’s Clachnaharry House care home
Clachnaharry House care home in Inverness has had its licence to operate cancelled after the Care Inspectorate expressed significant concerns about the care offered. The owner, RDS Healthcare, has been
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Councils to share £50m nursery care funding
Councils will share more than £50 million of funding to help deliver the Scottish Government’s pledge of more free nursery care, it has been announced. Legislation currently going through Holyrood
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Shelter Scotland see 25% rise in housing helpline calls
Calls to a housing and homelessness helpline have soared in the last six months as people struggle with the cost of living, according to the charity which runs it. Shelter
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Report shows alcohol knock-on effects
One in two people in Scotland have been harmed because of someone else’s drinking, according to a new report. The Alcohol Focus Scotland study also found that one in three
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Committee calls for clarification on plans to integrate health and adult social care
Legislation which will integrate the delivery of health and adult social care in order to improve outcomes for patients has been supported by the Health and Sport Committee. However, a
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Patient neglect may become criminal offence
The wilful neglect of patients could become a criminal offence in Scotland, the Health Secretary has said. Alex Neil is “minded” to introduce legislation which is already under consideration in
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Beach Court care home in Aberdeen set to close after critical report
An Aberdeen care home for the elderly is set to close after a highly critical report about conditions there. Beach Court, operated by Four Seasons Healthcare, was given until last
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