Care standards criticised at Midlothian care home
Scotland’s social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has criticised the quality of care provided to residents at a care home in Midlothian. Pittendreich Care Home in Lasswade was graded
Read MoreScotland’s social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has criticised the quality of care provided to residents at a care home in Midlothian. Pittendreich Care Home in Lasswade was graded
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