Scotland is failing to meet world renowned scientific advice on testing and the treatment of care home residents.
01.04.2020 - 18:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Residents of West Lothian care home were in for a surprise when they peered out their windows last week – for staring back them was a pack of friendly alpacas.
The animals were brought to Heatherfield Nursing Home and Crusader Court in Armadale by local animal therapy charity Urban Nature Retreat.
Sean Carr, who runs the charity, said they wanted to do something to cheer up the residents who have had no visits from family or entertainers for three weeks in a bid to stop the virus being brought
Scotland is failing to meet world renowned scientific advice on testing and the treatment of care home residents.
West Lothian Council will receive £1.7m from national funds to help those hardest hit by the Covid-19 emergency.
An East Lothian care home has suffered a significant outbreak of coronavirus with several elderly residents reportedly dying from the virus.
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There is no ‘blanket rule’ that means care home residents with suspected coronavirus will not be admitted to hospital, the health secretary has insisted, amid reports that elderly residents are being denied beds.
West Lothian Council bosses have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the coronavirus crisis and heaped praise on staff.
A incredible pensioner thought to be the oldest woman in Scotland has just celebrated her 110th birthday.
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Care homes across the country are now on lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak.