Care home where inspectors found staff not wearing masks or social distancing placed in special measures

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”.

direct to your inboxA care provider that allegedly 'missed 15 home visits in one day' has been placed in special measures after the health watchdog uncovered serious concerns.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection of Stockport-based Huggies Cares Limited after whistle-blowers raised the alarm over the service.At the start of the review it was providing personal care to 14 people in their own home.

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.

direct to your inboxPlans for a new care home have been blocked due to 'totally inadequate' parking arrangements.Proposals to convert a large detached house into a 12-bedroom facility for the elderly were recommended for approval by Stockport council officers.A report found the home, in Chester Road, Hazel Grove, would boost care provision without causing ‘undue adverse impacts’ in the area.But the authority’s planning and highways committee was not persuaded the scheme was in the best interests

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

in Wigan have shared their pearls of wisdom on what to look for in love on Valentine’s Day.  Residents at The Oaks care home in Hindley Green have given their best dating advice as part of a “fun exercise” with staff.Here’s what they had to say... "If he becomes a pain, send him back to his mother,” Margaret R, 74, said. Brenda T, 85, advised: "Never go to bed on a bad word."Florence, 82, added: "Find a man with plenty of money and short of breath." Ken, 84, said: "Always test their cooking

Farnworth, believes he could be 'the youngest male' to have received the vaccine at just 16-years-old and 10 months. Ryan spends his weekdays training for joining the army through a military preparation colleges.But on Monday, the teenager started a new weekend job to earn him some pocket money.

50 Cent and Steve Aoki have both performed at Super Bowl parties this weekend with no masks or social distancing.Tonight (February 7) hosts the massive annual American football event, and a number of shows across the US in the run-up have defied social distancing rules and COVID-19 restrictions.A new pair of reports by TMZ says that 50 Cent performed inside an airport hanger in St Petersburg, Florida to a crowd of maskless fans, who made no effort to socially distance themselves.Aoki, meanwhile,