Covid vaccine won't be made compulsory for care home staff in Scotland

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

Covid-19 continue to rise with the latest figures showing an increase to 10,185 detected cases. It comes as UK cases of the variant have risen almost four-fold in less than a month.Public Health England figures show a total of 161,981 confirmed and probable cases of Delta variant have now been identified in the UK - up by 50,824, or 46%, on the previous week.

Irvine Meadow can look forward to potential money-spinning ties in the senior Scottish Cup after securing full SFA membership.The Ayrshire oufit, who ply their trade in the West of Scotland League, saw their application approved at a board meeting of the governing body yesterday.They will officially becoming full members at the SFA AGM on July 24, meaning they will be eligible to play in next season's senior Scottish Cup.The development comes after months of hard work behind the scenes to

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

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Elected members have called for a charter of rights for care home residents and their relatives to be introduced so family visits can be protected against any future pandemics.Councillors unanimously agreed to write to the Scottish Government requesting this be produced so residents and their loved ones are clear on arrangements for contact moving forward.Care home residents were denied visits from

Ian Murray MP said said the Boris Johnson’s government still faces “major questions” about conflicts of interest, Government contracts and the use of personal email accounts despite Hancock’s resignation the day after photos and videos of him kissing his part-time adviser, Gina Coladangelo, in his office were published. The Edinburgh South MP said there were a list of questions for the Tories to answer which went beyond Hancock’s personal scandal.

coronavirus related news is likely to be dominated by the continued fallout from the resignation of Matt Hancock. We have reported claims this morning that he has been referred to police over an alleged breach of coronavirus restrictions by a furious MP.

Laura Anderson joked she is trying hard for a baby with boyfriend Dane Bowers and told how she wants Dr Alex replacing Matt Hancock. The Scots reality star is living in Dubai after getting back together with her ex boyfriend popstar and DJ Dane Bowers and says she is 'starting a clothing line'.

Billy Gilmour ’s Covid agony but don’t for a minute think he’s happy about it. The Leeds captain could be drafted back into the Scotland line-up against Croatia if manager Steve Clarke decides to replace Gilmour with Scott McTominay in the middle of the park.

Scotland has recorded a weekend spike in the number of Covid patients being treated in hospitals across the country.Figures published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland today show 158 people are currently being treated for the virus in the nation's hospitals compared to 128 on Friday.The rise comes as a further 1,250 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours – including 112 in Ayrshire.Public Health Scotland say the national figure is lower

Of these, 287 Covid-related deaths were recorded in South Lanarkshire care homes that are purely for older people.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has refused to speak in his Steve Arnott English accent as Scotland play England for Euro 2021.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Boris Johnson’s former aide Dominic Cummings has published a WhatsApp exchange in which the Prime Minister appeared to describe UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s performance as “totally f***ing hopeless”.The former Downing Street adviser renewed his attacks on the UK Health Secretary on Wednesday in a blogpost detailing evidence of what he described as the "covid disaster" caused by Hancock.Cummings,

iOS - Android Nearly half of these deaths occurred at Rutherglen Care Home on Rodger Drive, where 29 residents died – the second highest total recorded in any care home in Scotland.Now, the latest report to the Scottish Parliament on Care Inspectorate inspections has raised some “serious concerns" over several issues.The report of June 9 stated: “We identified serious concerns relating to the cleanliness of the environment, furnishings and equipment, including access to sufficient PPE.“Not all