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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ENRICH dementia care home project launched
The ENRICH project to increase dementia research in Care Homes in Scotland was launched at a care homes conference in Glasgow on last week. The project will provide support for
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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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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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Dementia ‘safe haven’ established in Surrey based on national vision
A specialist maritime care home, in Banstead, Surrey, is looking to reach out to individuals and families living with the challenges of dementia, in support of the national drive to
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Nine care homes to close, claims union
All nine residential care homes operated by the Northern Health Trust are set to close within five years, union bosses have claimed. Health workers’ union Unison said staff had been
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‘There were many tears’ — elderly residents told Belmont Castle care home in Meigle will close
Elderly residents of a Perthshire care home broke down in tears yesterday when they learned of its impending closure. Staff and residents at Belmont Castle in Meigle were given the
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Meeting over Leeds care home closures
Campaigners against the closure of care homes in Leeds will attend a public meeting tonight. Leeds City Council want to close care homes including Primrose Hill to help make fifty
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Investigation launched into prostitutes at a care home
An investigation has been launched after a care home ordered prostitutes for its disabled residents, claiming the therapeutic visits were fulfilling basic levels of care.
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Webwatch – Find Me Good Care
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is developing a website that will help people to make choices about care. It will cover all types of care and support for
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