National Care Service plan for Scotland backed by union

Finn Tapp on the 2020 series of Love Island, and now, off the back of the popular show, the Scottish singer has only gone and landed her first record deal.Paige, who used to date Scottish legend Lewis Capaldi, took to her socials to reveal the exciting news, admitting her debut single will be released on Friday 17th July.The 22-year-old has teamed up with the House and Garage Orchestra to collaborate on a remake of classic dance anthem Movin' Too Fast.Paige wrote, 'V excited about this, had the

Police have arrested three women following an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of resident in a Scots care home. A probe was launched into the Springvale Care Home in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire last month.

Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to Scots comedy legend Johnny Beattie after his death at the age of 93.

care homes in Scotland soared during the first three months of the deadly pandemic.The number nearly hit 700 between March and May - up 34% on the previous year.Figures also show that a higher proportion of complaints were made last year about privately-run homes, fuelling calls for a national care service.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our

attractions and estates have reopened from today as the lockdown continues to ease. The National Trust for Scotland announced that around 30 of its sites will be back open for tourists as staff begin to return from a period of furlough.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Leading trade union UNISON has urged care home bosses in Wishaw to “pay up now” to workers self-isolating with suspected Covid-19 who have been forced to survive on statutory sick pay of less than £96 a week.Many care homes and care-at-home service providers have failed to pay workers their full wages until they get the money up-front, despite the Scottish Government publicly stating funds would be available.Now the

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens The 37-year-old, who served in Afghanistan, has never let that hold him back though and now the self-styled ‘Barrhead Banksy’ is raising smiles throughout the town by leaving artistic creations around the area for kids and adults alike to discover.He said: “It’s been really hard in lockdown and I wanted to cheer people up and spread some joy.“I go to the Scottish Warblinded Centre in Hawkhead a lot but that has been closed which has been tough.“I

care homes have been branded “weak” and “unsatisfactory” during a pandemic that has killed thousands of residents.Inspectors found some homes were not clean and raised “significant concerns” on PPE and infection prevention.In one case in Crieff, people did not get access to enough fluids or to nurses when they needed help.Labour MSP Monica Lennon said: “These inspection reports confirm that all is not well behind the closed doors of Scotland’s care homes.“Weak and unsatisfactory standards that

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A care home death linked to Covid-19 was recorded in West Dunbartonshire in the latest National Records of Scotland figures.The death, which was registered between June 22 and June 28, became the 123rd to be linked to the virus locally since the pandemic began, with it being the first recorded in a care home during the month of June.Statistics now show that 59 care home residents have had the condition mentioned on their

Nicola Sturgeon is set to release the latest coronavirus figures in Scotland after the death toll rose by three over the last 24 hours. Figures from the National Records of Scotland will also be released later today which will show the number of people who passed away when Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

Labour is to develop plans for a publicly-owned care home system in the wake of the pandemic.The party will come up with proposals over the summer for a national care service based on “people not profit”.Leader Richard Leonard said: “This crisis has shone a light on the fragmented nature of Scotland’s care system and the negative effects this has had on residents’ care and staff pay and conditions.”Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics

VisitScotland has teamed up with the national tourism bodies of England, Northern Ireland and Wales to launch a new UK-wide industry standard.Aiming to provide confidence for visitors, communities and tourism businesses alike, as the sector works towards reopening, the 'We're Good to Go' consumer mark complements the guidance already issued by the Scottish Government.The free scheme and supporting mark mean businesses across all sectors of the tourism industry in Scotland can demonstrate that

National Trust for Scotland’s new appeal aimed at securing the future of natural heritage sites and historic attractions.

care homes under a phased plan announced by the Scottish Government. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said restricting visitors during the pandemic was a decision “not taken lightly” but “significant progress has been made”.

one-night stand at the Grand National is searching for the Scottish dad he's never known. In 2016 we told how Josie Coak, 71, tried to track down the father of her son, Michael Lee, with no success.

coronavirus after being moved between care homes says it “should never have happened”. Margaret Laidlaw, 65, was diagnosed with Covid-19 in Midlothian, where she was transfered from an intermediate home “where she was happy”.

care homes, the Health Secretary has announced. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Jeane Freeman said those working in cancer care, long-term care of elderly people and long stay mental health wards will receive a weekly test from July 8.

www.scotland.pnn.police.uk, or alternatively contact us via 101 to arrange a visit from a Police Scotland Crime Prevention Officer.” Those with information can contact Lothian and Scottish Borders CID via 101 and quote incident number 634 of 20 June 2020.