Before and after photos of great-grandad show heartbreaking toll of lockdown on care home residents

dementia and have been in a Glasgow care home for five-and-a-half years. After the clampdown on visits to stop the spread of coronavirus, Alison was finally able to hug her parents, both in their 80s, last Friday.

a watchdog.Denise Connor was working at Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw when she mistreated and abused a total of five vulnerable residents over the course of just one shift in May 2020.Her alarming behaviour was reported and saw her hauled in front of the Scottish Social Services Council who have now banned her from the profession.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines

Rita Wilson has stunned her fans after showing some before-and-after photos of herself from last year's Golden Globes ceremony.MORE: Rita Wilson's school report has fans saying the same thingThe Runaway Bride star recounted how she had to wait three and a half hours when her makeup person was late.In the first picture, the actress was rocking some messy hair going makeup free and natural, but in the second picture she was all glammed up with perfectly smooth skin.WATCH: Rita Wilson's husband,

East Kilbride care home residents say there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as visiting restrictions ease.Indoor visiting of Lanarkshire’s care home residents by relatives, friends and carers is set to resume this week – that allows residents to have up to two separate designated visitors once a week.The move follows the Scottish Government guidance ‘Open with Care’ to support the reintroduction of “meaningful family contact” in care homes.Natasha Hamilton's mum, Anne, is in a care home in

Lisa Rinna won praise from her Instagram followers on Tuesday after sharing some incredibly relatable before and after photos.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posted two very different side-by-side images of herself to highlight the difference a year of lockdown has made to her appearance.READ: Lisa Rinna does epic dance in dressing gown selfie inside massive bedroom Underneath the date "March 2020", Lisa looks very glam in a gorgeous satin blue frock, expertly styled hair and a full

Coleen Nolan has been giving fans daily updates on how she spends her time at home recently, and the latest revealed that she and her daughter Ciara had been overhauling an allotment area in the garden of their home.She shared a photo on Instagram showing Ciara painting a picket fence white as she sat on a camping chair, while Coleen enjoyed a cup of tea from her Friends-inspired Central Perk mug.

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Scarlett Moffatt was beaming with happiness after revealing she’s had a gap in her front teeth fixed, saying she can “finally smile again”.The former Gogglebox beauty, 30, looked incredible as she opened up on being bullied about her appearance when she was younger.Taking to social media the TV star showed off her new smile alongside a defiant message. “As a kid school wasn’t really easy,” the I’m A Celebrity winner said in a candid video.

Scotland's Home of the Year judge and lifestyle blogger has unveiled an incredible before-and-after transformation of her kitchen while renovating her new pad.Kate Spiers, who stars on the BBC property show, posted how she turned the dull laminate cupboards into a sparkling new room with that looks unrecognisable.

Tekashi 6ix9ine, 24, is showing off an impressive transformation in his most recent Instagram post! The rapper shared several pics and video clips, including a shirtless one of himself on Feb. 24 and revealed he lost 60 lbs. while making time to “focus” on himself after “going through a lot.” In one snapshot, he’s standing shirtless while showing off his tattoos and wearing black pants and in another, his leaner shirtless body is on full display.

Kelly Ripa is the doting mother to three children, and on Wednesday her youngest child, Joaquin, turned 18.MORE: Kelly Ripa showcases toned physique revealing realities of intense gym workoutTo celebrate the momentous occasion, the famous mum delved through her archives of pictures of the young man and created a video montage.Set to the theme of Jurassic Park, Kelly highlighted moments from throughout Joaquin's life from his childhood right up to today.Watch: Kelly Ripa's amazing video tribute

Margaret Qualley is sharing her support for FKA Twigs. On Saturday, Qualley shared a photo on Instagram of an magazine cover featuring FKA, who came forward with allegations of abuse against Shia LaBeouf in December.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Renfrewshire care home residents have been receiving their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this week as deaths in the elderly population continue to plummet.New figures, published by the Scottish Government, show the number of care home residents dying as a result of the virus has dropped by 62 per cent since the vaccine programme started.The Express understands the national statistics are being mirrored

direct to your inboxCare home residents are to be allowed a regular visitor next month who they can spend time with indoors.The scheme will allow one named individual to enter the care home, where they will be allowed to hold hands with a relative, the Department of Health and Social Care said.However they're advised to avoid close contact.The move is a step forward in bringing families back together, and comes as part of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.Visitors will be tested for

direct to your inboxRelatives could soon be able to visit and hold hands with those in care homes, even before they have had their second vaccine dose, a government minister indicated today.Care Minister Helen Whately said that she wants care homes to open up ‘sooner’ than the 12 week delay that is in place between the first and second doses of the coronavirus vaccine.But, she indicated that even after a loosening of the rules, PPE and strict hygiene measures will still be in place.Speaking to