Families see care homes as a 'death sentence' for the elderly during the pandemic - why this boss fears going under amid a 'climate of fear'

Residents at six local care homes were delighted to receive a cash gift from a generous couple who want to give them a treat once lockdown is over.Lynn and David Thomson wanted to “put a smile on the faces” of people who have been isolated in care homes unable to see their families since the middle of March.So they set up a Crowdfunding page to raise money to provide a special celebration for residents.The couple managed to raise £631, which has been split between six care homes – Crofthead in

Audrina Patridge’s ex-husband, Corey Bohan, asked her to pay child support after losing his job amid the coronavirus pandemic, a source confirms to Us Weekly.The BMX rider, 38, claimed in court documents obtained by TMZ that he was laid off from his job as a bartender in March “due to the stay at home orders and [has] not yet received any unemployment.” He reportedly said that even when he was working, he only made $2,000 to $3,000 a month, while the Hills alum, 35, “earns [a] significantly

Covid-19 care home crisis could have breached the Human Rights Act, experts have claimed. The Scottish Human Rights Commission said the scandal has raised “serious concerns” under Article 2 of the act.

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said Nicola Sturgeon should have appointed a minister to lead the care sector's response to Covid-19.

The Scottish Government has been accused of letting down care homes "all over again" after figures showed that staff were still not being tested for Covid-19 on a regular basis.

Calls for public ownership of care homes have been made after figures showed covid-19 infection rates are higher in the private sector.

A care home was targeted by organised criminals who intercepted a £10,000 payment for vital protective clothing.

Police are set to support an investigation into care home deaths in Scotland throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Gary Busey is a survivor. The actor opened up about a scary experience where he died and came back to life during brain surgery.

A woman whose mum died with coronavirus in a care home claimed elderly people have been “written off” in the crisis.

The number of people who have died of coronavirus in Renfrewshire care homes has reached 108 as a new taskforce is set up to oversee homes in the area.

An Uddingston cake firm have come up with a sweet gesture for those living in Lanarkshire’s care homes during the coronavirus outbreak.

Photographs take an instant out of time, capturing a snapshot of life held still in a moment.

Thirteen per cent of care homes in Perth and Kinross have experienced at least one death from COVID-19, the Perthshire Advertiser can reveal.

Nearly two-thirds of care homes in Wigan have reported outbreaks of coronavirus - one of the highest rates in the country.

Coronavirus in care homes will be thrust into the spotlight again amid reports ministers knew a month ago that temporary workers were helping spread the killer disease.