Family of gran abused in sickening care home photo want culprits punished

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”.

17-year-old girl who went missing on her mum's birthday are desperate to know she's OK. Kayleigh Cook-Dumbarton was last seen at her home on East Way, Hall i' th Wood, Bolton, in the early hours of Sunday, February 28.

Kelly Ripa's daily workouts are most certainly paying off. The mum-of-three shared a sensational swimsuit photo on Instagram on Friday and put her toned body on display!Kelly, 50, put her flawless physique on show in a skin-tight, green wetsuit which went down to her knees but still accentuated her figure. READ: Kelly Ripa looks stunning in black bikini in loved-up selfie with Mark ConsuelosThe Live with Kelly and Ryan host posted the throwback photo to wish her friend a happy birthday.

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

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indecent images of children was jailed for 14 months while his pervert son also found with sick photographs has waked free from court.Andrew Clark, 66, and Adam Clark, 34, had their property in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, raided in March 2019.Various devices seized from the pair contained over 1580 pictures of children aged between four and 16.Andrew, a widower, also wrote erotic fiction about kids and used photo editing software to create sick images.The pair pled guilty separately at

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

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.

Covid-19.Alan Graham, who lived in Drumchapel but was from Northern Ireland, had no previous health conditions, leaving his family stunned by his sudden death.The dad-of-one was just 38-years-old and appeared to be on the mend after suffering from a cough.His body was discovered at his home on Saturday, January 30th.The bingo worker had been taking lockdown very seriously and following guidance so much that he barely went outside, according to his family.

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Covid vaccination programme.Furious relatives want to know why residents in care homes for the elderly with learning disabilities are being treated differently from those in regular care homes.In care homes for the elderly all residents, regardless of age, are being vaccinated and 95 per cent of them have already received the jab.But in at least one care home for the elderly learning disabled the residents will only receive their jabs in line with the community vaccination programme.A relative