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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

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

link!“We must build on this excellent work.

results returned before the visit commences. Dorothy, who will be visiting her mum on Thursday said she is hopeful that it is just the first step in securing more treasured time with her mum.

Perth and Kinross has spoken out about the emotional and financial toll of COVID-19 on staff, residents and relatives. Balhouisie Care Group revealed the pandemic has created extra business costs of £500,000, but warned the emotional impact has been just as great and that dealing with the coronavirus will be the “new normal”.

long Covid  for months. Dr Amy Small, 40, from  Lothian  is now working as a locum but 10 months after being diagnosed with  Covid  she admits she is still only 80 per cent back to fitness.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley care home is facing its fourth check-up of the year after inspectors raised "serious concerns" about waste management and cleaning.Westerfield Care Home in Castlehead was first slapped with an improvement notice from the Care Inspectorate when a surprise assessment was carried out on February 2.The watchdog made two further visits on February 5 and 9 after outlining immediate actions management

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

direct to your inboxA family has shared before and after photos of their great-grandad to highlight the cruel impact a year of separation has had on care home residents.John Ross, 89, now lives in a care home in south Liverpool, but previously lived with his wife of 63-years, Marlene, in Anfield.The former engineer was placed into a home after being diagnosed with vascular dementia.This time last year, John was looking healthy, as pictured on Valentine’s Day 2020, when he presented Marlene with

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has published judge Lady Smith’s findings into care provided by the Christian Brothers at St Ninian’s Residential Care Home in Falkland, Fife, between 1953 and 1983.She said that not only were children exposed to risks of sexual, physical and psychological danger, but those risks also became a reality.Lady Smith, who chaired the inquiry, said: “The overall view I formed of St Ninian’s was depressing."The brothers who were perpetrators of abuse could pursue their

ability to use the right products at the right times. "We found all staff had access to pocket-sized bottles with the correct specification of alcohol-based hand rub.

link!Helen said: “I really enjoyed our Valentine’s Day celebrations, it’s always a special occasion for us as a couple since our wedding anniversary is the following day.“The home went to a lot of effort with the gorgeous cake and beautiful decorations, it was lovely.”Danny said: “Valentine’s Day is always great, but our wedding anniversary is my favourite day, as it is just about my wife and me.

link!“All the staff have pulled together to make their day special, and I’d like to thank them and Aldi, for their very kind donation which has added some extra romance to Mrs and Mrs Hunter’s Valentine’s Day.”Graham Nicolson, Aldi Scotland group buying director, commented: “It was fantastic to have helped support the team at Renaissance Care’s Rosepark Care Home in creating a memorable day for both Margaret and David.“The efforts of all staff at Renaissance Care during the pandemic has been