Charter of rights must be introduced to protect care home visits, Renfrewshire councillors insist

tax details safe. Almost all of Scotland’s 7800 HMRC staff are working from home due to the pandemic and a new pay deal includes home working post- Covid too.

iOS - Android The Home Report was introduced in Scotland in December 2008.Anyone who puts their property on the market for sale in Scotland has to obtain a home report.Sellers must have the home report carried out prior to the property going on the market and is then available to all prospective buyers for the duration of time the property is for sale.There are some exceptions to the rule for example on new-build properties and any properties where the sale isn’t on the open market.So what

pandemic, with residents now expected to live an average of just two years. The study by top academics also warned about the impact of visiting restrictions on care home residents’ quality of life.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Not all staff demonstrated an understanding or knowledge of infection prevention and control measures, including the correct use of PPE or the safe disposal of domestic and clinical waste.”A letter of serious concern was issued.And now, an “improvement notice” has been served.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThe national event - headed up by the Scottish Civic Trust - gives people free access to historic and cultural venues so they can find out more about hidden gems in their area.There will be a mixture of online and physical events this year, with the latter dependent on Scottish Government guidance around coronavirus at the time.In years gone by, venues such as Tannahill's Cottage and the John Neilson Institute in Paisley, Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensCovid infections in Renfrewshire reached an all time high last week, with the area currently recording an infection rate of 489 cases per 100,000 of population.In the week to Monday, an incredible 875 new cases were identified.The rollout of the vaccine has been offering increased protection to vulnerable groups, but hospital admissions across the area are increasing.The leader of Scottish Labour has demanded a return to parliament for MSPs, arguing

gambling.com has revealed the top Scottish staycation locations we are splurging the most cash to holiday. Argyll and Bute ranks the top of Scottish staycation sites where we are spending the most money.

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.An investigation is to be launched after cleaners were permitted to work in Renfrewshire schools without criminal background checks.Renfrewshire councillors voted for the public inquiry after the Paisley Daily Express revealed last month that head teachers had escorted agency staff from their premises after learning they had not been properly vetted to work in schools.The security failure was brought

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThe largest unrefunded overpayment is more than £9,200.Paisley-based MSP Neil Bibby has called on the council to "get the basics right" and return the cash to residents urgently.But the council has insisted historic amounts are "common" and finance staff make refunds as "promptly as possible".Mr Bibby, who represents West Scotland, said: "Overpayments should be returned to taxpayers as soon as possible."We are living through an unprecedented health

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensA second check-up was carried out by the watchdog in May where some improvements were noted in the home's infection prevention and control practices.But bosses were again told the cleanliness of mattresses and staff's use of personal protective equipment (PPE) were still not acceptable.However, the latest report laid before the Scottish Parliament following a third inspection suggests things are now in order.The Quarrelton Road home has now been

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS The charity’s CEO, Barry Fisher, said: “We’ve been privileged to have managed and developed the CCF on behalf of the Scottish Government for over a decade.“We’d like to thank all those who have been integral to the success of this ground-breaking fund - the CCF Grant Panel members over the years, our partners, our employees and, most importantly, the CCF communities and people who make them.“Without these passionate, inspiring and committed people

most expensive street has escaped with a £400 fine. Mahdi Mohammad exposed himself where two women inside a property in Edinburgh’s plush Regent Terrace could see him through the window.

iOS - Android A follow-up inspection was carried out on June 4 to follow up on outstanding improvements required of the home in relation to catheter care.On June 4, the Care Inspectorate found “significant improvements” in catheter care risk assessment and care planning at the home, run by Hudson (Lorne) Ltd.The inspection report laid out to the Scottish Parliament on June 23 stated: “All staff had completed comprehensive training in catheter care, appropriate to their role."Management had

told how her tormented daughter took her own life at a Scots children’s home after moving her there for her own safety. Tragic Kirsty McGregor, 13, died three months after being taken into care at the Dunclutha Children’s Home in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, in 2016.

Police Scotland, who believed he was one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, has died. Guy Joao, 71, passed away in hospital near Paris after a long illness.

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Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Emergency crews raced to a Renfrewshire back road this morning after reports a man had taken unwell.Traffic heading from Foxbar to Elderslie along Mackie's Mill Road was halted when a young man was spotted lying by the roadside near Brandy Burn around 8.10am this morning.Police and ambulance teams cared for the stricken young man before he was taken