ASSURANCES have been made about a Blairgowrie care home after its owner went into administration.

A MENTAL health nurse broke down in tears at a fatal accident inquiry into the death of a Dingwall care home resident when she was questioned about the care provided to the elderly woman.

An 86-year-old woman who died from infected bedsores was not seen by a doctor for nearly a month after the wounds were found by Highland care-home staff, a fatal accident inquiry heard yesterday.

Kimberley Hainey denies murdering Declan, concealing his body and pretending that he was still alive to prevent a police investigation.

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has marked the beginning of construction at a new £12m health centre in Edinburgh.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has rejected any UK government plans for a new UK Bill of Rights.

INSPECTORS have returned to a children’s care home a year after it was branded the “worst in Scotland”, following a new complaint.

FEARS of a new care crisis in Scotland were sparked last night after a business that provides homes for around 500 elderly residents collapsed.

POSITIVE talks are underway for a Stirling “care village” – despite no funding currently being in place.

A STEWARTON woman has been honoured for her work with vulnerable children at an awards ceremony in the House of Lords.