Teaching union branches threaten industrial action over covid safety dispute

Read More About: This includes infection prevention and control practices, people’s health and wellbeing, and staffing arrangements.In a report sent to the Scottish Government this week, the Care Inspectorate stated: “We had serious concerns in relation to the cleanliness of the environment and the equipment used by residents.“While staff were knowledgeable and informed about Covid-19 current guidelines, they did not always follow the guidelines for hand hygiene and use of PPE.“Improvement was

First Minister tweeted just after the Brexit transition period formally ended at 11pm on December 31. Scotland's trading and travel relationships with EU countries will now be governed by the agreement announced by the UK Government on Christmas Eve.

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that 42.8% of positive tests processed for Scotland are now thought to be the fast-spreading form of coronavirus, first detected earlier this month.

Ayrshire region has the highest coronavirus case rate per 100,000 population in Scotland. The latest data from the festive period shows that East Ayrshire has the worst infection rate in the country over the past seven days.

Primark's most sought after recent items features a nod to Scotland. The red tartan blazer has got shoppers whipped up into a sartorial frenzy, and caused a storm on social media.

Covid  have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours.

severe lockdown restrictions for some time' amid fears over the mutant coronavirus strain. National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch said it will be 'well into next year' before Scots will return to any form of normality.

promises the Tories made to the industry appeared to have been broken. Macdonald, who represents the largest quota owners in Scotland, said that while the full details of the deal were to emerge it did not appear to deliver on the industry’s aspirations.

Jason Leitch warned restrictions would be like in March when the UK ground to a halt for weeks. It follows alarm at strain of Covid-19 which appears to spread more quickly and has already ripped through south-east England.

Covid-19. The action was taken at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday against Thornlea Nursing Home, a residential care home in Loanhead, Midlothian, after 15 residents died as a result of coronavirus.

Covid-19 vaccines to clerical staff before medics, we can reveal.Outraged nurses contacted the Record to blow the whistle on the “fiasco” at Paisley’s Royal Alexandra Hospital.They claimed staff in medical records and estates management – who do not deal with patients – had been given the new vaccine first.An insider said: “The events of the last two days have left me and my colleagues outraged.

coronavirus, a top teachers' union said tonight. Nicola Sturgeon earlier announced an extended Christmas break for schools with learning moving online after the festive holiday until at least January 18.

Outlander fans couldn't contain their excitement today as star Sam Heughan launched his new Sassenach merchandise.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell by almost 11 per cent last week.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh today (Monday, December 14), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been 95 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday.As a result, last week there were 880 new Covid-19 cases in the region – a 10.9 per cent decrease on the previous week.Last week was the final week after the Scottish

The luxury British car maker will build just 18 special DBX Bowmore Edition cars, which will be delivered to customers at a private lifestyle experience in Scotland.

injections were offered in almost all regions, while Shetland and the Western Isles residents will get them this week. Sturgeon announced the progress as another 50 people died from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.