Rutherglen care home with high number of Covid deaths 'lacks progress' following inspection

coronavirus deaths overnight and a further 1,004 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Covid victim has been refused disability benefits despite being left unable to work and taking 10 types of medication for the last 16 months. Shereen Smith was a wedding singer and had also been in the process of setting up her own cake-making company when she was struck down by the virus in March last year.

care home worker has been given a warning for calling a 'distressed' resident a 'f***ing b***h' and a 'horrible woman' after slapping her twice. Karen Lenny kicked off during a shift at Methven House care home, run by Kingdom Homes Ltd, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on January 16, 2020.

Perth and Kinross died from COVID-19 last week, according to official statistics. Data from the National Records of Scotland shows the deaths occurred between July 12 and 19.It is the highest weekly total since the week beginning February 22.Perth and Kinross has now recorded multiple COVID deaths in four of the last five weeks after cases rose dramatically in the region.

were forced into self-isolation after flouting Covid rules at a colleague’s retirement do. Insiders at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital claimed more than 40 people met for a celebration in a pub in Glasgow’s Maryhill.

The latest figures were announced this afternoon as new infections continue to surge across the country.515 people are currently in Scottish hospitals battling the virus, with 46 requiring intensive care.A total of 321,202 Scots have now caught coronavirus since the start of the pandemic with 7,772 deaths recorded.3,948,446 people have now had their first dose of the vaccine while 2,914,904 have had their second.

iOS - Android The payment will help with the costs of starting a job including travel, new clothes or childcare.Young people are among those whose job prospects have been hardest hit by this pandemic, and Ms Haughey argues that it’s proper they should be supported to ensure they are at “the heart of the economic recovery from Covid-19.”People can find out more and apply through mygov.scot or by calling 0800 182 2222.Commenting, Clare Haughey MSP told Lanarkshire Live: “Getting a new job can be

coronavirus deaths overnight but a further 2,134 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.However, a delay at the Glasgow lighthouse lab is causing today's figures to be lower than predicted.

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.

Get the latest Scotland Now stories sent straight to your inbox with our twice-weekly newsletter.An NHS chief has said that clearing the backlog of hospital operations will take years 'will take years'.Professor Caroline Hiscox, who is the chief executive of NHS Grampian, said the current workload from the rising numbers from the coronavirus pandemic has left staff "exhausted".NHS Grampian is urging people in the region to help relieve pressure on the health service, reminding patients they

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

iOS - Android Video posted on Twitter shows armed cops patrolling the area and there remains a high police presence.Rutherglen residents also posted that the helicopter was hovering over the area for a lengthy time. Police Scotland have been contacted for comment. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app?

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 3,799 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

Perth and Kinross. Both residents passed away from the virus between June 28 and July 4, according to the latest National Records of Scotland (NRS) statistics.It marks the third and fourth deaths registered in the region this month with two more residents passing away from the virus between June 14-20.The number of deaths in the region, where COVID is mentioned on the death certificate, this year now stands at 123.

Perth and Kinross has more than tripled over the past two weeks. It comes as the World Health Organisation data shows Tayside has become the COVID capital of Europe with the current highest rates of infection.

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

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 2372 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 2726 new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with X new positive cases overnight. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

coronavirus deaths in Scotland overnight and a further 3,823 positive cases. The First Minister announced the latest figures this aftrnoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.