The outbreak of coronavirus at a Paisley care home could have been avoided, a whistleblower has claimed

Edinburgh could be forced to close after an investigation unearthed serious safety issues. The Care Inspectorate said an inspection at Thornlea Nursing Home in Loanhead, Midlothian, uncovered "serious and significant concerns" about the quality of care provided.The watchdog has now filed court paperwork seeking the cancellation of the privately-run home's registration, which it said could allow new arrangements to be organised for residents.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA Kilwinning father and son have recorded an ‘advent calendar of song’ to bring Christmas cheer to people across Scotland living in care homes.Ron and Ronald Swanson, who have been recording a variety of musical videos in their home and sharing on social media throughout the pandemic, are currently posting their advent calendar of song on Facebook every day will continue until Christmas Eve.But

direct to your inboxCare home bosses say as many as '60 per cent' of their staff have warned they will refuse the Covid vaccine when it is rolled out.Managers in care homes in Greater Manchester have been canvassing their colleagues ahead of the Pfizer vaccine being administered.Both staff and residents are among the first in the queue on the Government roll-out agenda, which was subject to reports of delays on Tuesday.And these plans could hit further stumbling blocks as care home bosses have

care home after watching her suffer through nine months of lockdown.Lucy Challoner, 22, who lost her dad to suicide in 2007, told how she can no longer bear the separation.Lucy’s mum Judy suffers from alcohol-related brain damage and her 98-year-old gran Mary Boag is also isolated in a care home.Judy started drinking after her husband died.Lucy, who lives with 19-year-old brother Jack in Edinburgh, said: “It’s been really tough not getting to see mum or gran for the best part of the year.“Time

Covid-19 as 48 people in total tested positive for the deadly bug. NHS chiefs confirmed the outbreak at Lomond Court in the Woodside area on Glenrothes, Fife on Friday December 11.

direct to your inboxResidents of a Manchester care home were put ‘at risk of avoidable harm’ by staff during a Covid-19 outbreak, a report has found.Three workers at The Royal Elms Care in Newton Heath were found wearing their face masks under their nose during a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in October.Inspectors said the spread of infection was increased by personal protective equipment (PPE) being left out in areas frequently touched by staff and people living in the

North Carolina residents are now facing even tighter restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as Gov. Roy Cooper's modified stay-at-home order takes effect Friday.  All residents are required to stay at home between the hours of 10 p.m.

Manchester Evening News can reveal. The outbreaks took place in the week up to December 4.

Manchester Evening News : "I had to contact the coroners' office to get them to arrange for his things to be sent. "They finally sent his belongings and many items were missing.

coronavirus outbreak saw 67 people test positive for the bug. A total of 35 residents and 32 staff members have caught the virus at Canmore Lodge Care Home in Dunfermline.

coronavirus outbreak infected dozens of people at a Scots care home. Last week 72 residents and staff at Inchmarlo House, near Banchory, Aberdeenshire tested positive for the virus.

Covid-19 cluster was identified. Health chiefs confirmed that half a dozen people who are linked to the outbreak at Craigie House Care Home in Crossgates have now lost their lives.

Covid-19 were detected. Inchmarlo Care Home in Banchory, Aberdeenshire has been closed to new admissions and visitors after the coronavirus outbreak.NHS Grampian say that the 44 cases affect both residents and staff.

care homes  from next week, with the test kits then distributed to all care homes from December 14 - a month earlier than the Scottish Government earlier planned.

Read More About: Nearly 5,000 Rock Choir members from across England, Wales and Scotland came together virtually as one choir to record their vocals on the track, including the Paisley group which is lead by Charlene Gordon.Founder and creator of Rock Choir, Caroline Redman Lusher, said: “Singing brings a sense of community and togetherness with a power to uplift and heal individuals.

coronavirus outbreak at a Scots nursing home branded “weak” for its Covid-19 response. Mavisbank Care Home in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, confirmed the deaths and said 11 staff members and seven residents remain positive for the virus following an outbreak in recent weeks.

Read More: The doctors worked to complete clinical assessments of residents over the weekend.A senior nursing team also remains on site to ensure the clinical and personal needs of the residents are being met.The Express reported last week how there had been a Covid-19 outbreak across the home’s three units.Councillor Eddie Devine - whose own mother was a resident of the Glenburn home before she passed away - has demanded answers as to how 55 per cent of the residents located across three