Inspectors warn nursery staff are leaving children ‘at risk’ after unannounced visit
Standards have slipped at a city council-run nursery with its quality of staff branded “weak” by inspectors.
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Community sentences ‘hugely valuable’, says Justice Minister
Community sentences are “hugely valuable” and help reduce reoffending, Humza Yousaf said on his first visit to such a scheme in his role as Justice Secretary.
Care inspectorate visits Moray care home
An inspection has been carried out at the Richmond Fellowship Scotland combined care home and support service in Lossiemouth.
Damning report lays bare shocking conditions at Aberdeenshire care home
The shocking level of mistreatment pensioners were subjected to by “cruel” workers at a north-east care home has been revealed by inspectors.
Aberdeen nursery praised for improving ‘old, tired’ environment
An Aberdeen nursery, which was previously criticised for offering an “old and tired” setting for children, has been praised for transforming its surroundings.
Marybank Primary School nursery praised but some facilities labelled unhygienic
In what was an otherwise highly rated service Marybank Primary School Nursery has been criticised for poor facilities.
Inverness care home slammed over basic care standards
Health chiefs have halted admissions to a city care home condemned by inspectors who have found serious failings – including staff requiring training in how to give patients sufficient food and fluids.
Care home for elderly ordered to make urgent improvements
A care home has been warned it could have its registration cancelled unless it makes significant improvements to its service.
Crisis-hit Muirhead Care Home gets registration cancelled as former manager denied any managerial role
A crisis-hit care home was officially closed by a sheriff yesterday - and its former manager has been told not to take on any mangerial roles elsewhere.
Aberdeenshire care home didn’t give ill pensioner enough painkillers
An Aberdeenshire care home has been reprimanded for failing to give an ailing pensioner enough painkillers.
Nursery told to improve quality of care and learning
A nursery has been ordered to make urgent improvements in the quality of care and learning for children.
Staff at crisis-hit Alford care home speak about job losses and ‘devastation’ in watching residents move out
Staff at a crisis-hit care home spoke yesterday of years of alleged mismanagement and the “devastation” left in its wake after all residents moved out this week.
North-east care home which ‘tied residents to chairs with belts’ shut down after court battle
The future of a north-east nursing home was in doubt last night after it was ordered to stop operating due to concerns residents were living in “highly distressing” conditions.
North-east care home forced to shut amid claims residents were ‘tied to chairs with belts’
A north-east care home is being forced to shut amid claims vulnerable residents were tied to chairs with belts in “extremely dangerous” and “unacceptable” conditions.
Police launch investigation into Aberdeenshire care home following allegations of mistreatment against elderly patients
A police investigation has been launched, following allegations that elderly patients have been mistreated at an Aberdeenshire care home.
Out-of-school club in Huntly warned for hiring staff without safety checks
A north-east out of school club has been criticised for hiring staff without carrying out the necessary safety checks.
Spynie Care Home issued with improvement notice
A Moray care home has been ordered to make urgent improvements following an inspection.
Highland care home to shut after criticism by inspectors
A heavily-criticised Inverness nursing home – served with an improvement notice yesterday by inspectors – is to close.
North-east care home staff are slower to care for patients with dementia because they are ‘less able to complain’
A report has found that staff at a Portsoy care home are less quick to care for patients with dementia because they are “less able to complain”.
Damning report for Moray care home following surprise visit
A Moray care home has hired an independent consultant to drive improvements following a damning report.
Children at risk at Aberdeen nursery where staff have no first-aid training
An Aberdeen nursery has been accused of endangering toddlers by leaving them under the watch of staff who have not been trained in first-aid.
Moray progress in care of vulnerable children
Inspectors who previously criticised authorities in Moray for failing to look after vulnerable children properly say “encouraging progress” has since been made.
North children’s nursery in “urgent need of refurbishment”
A watchdog has warned that a children’s nursery in Wester Ross is in “urgent need of refurbishment.”
Care home ordered to make “urgent improvements”
A Highland care home where vulnerable residents are unable to bathe or shower regularly due to a lack of hot water has been ordered to make urgent improvements.
Top marks for Tillydrone supported living service
A support complex for people with mental health problems has been rated “excellent” across the board in a report by a health watchdog.
Moray children’s services look to appoint external leader following damning report
The search has begun for an independent person to lead a group tasked with safeguarding Moray’s children following a damning report.
North-east nursery spared closure after inspectors raise concerns
An under-fire north-east nursery which was threatened with closure has been granted an 11th hour reprieve by inspectors.
Troubled Aberdeen nursing home could cost council £180,000
A crisis-hit nursing home, which had to be taken over by Aberdeen City Council after a damning report, could cost the local authority more than £180,000.
Stay of execution for north-east nursery facing closure over child safety
Managers at an under-fire north-east nursery, which was threatened with closure, have been granted a stay of execution after inspectors gave them more time to improve their services.
North-east care home has serious staff failings
A north-east care home has been found to have serious failings among staff.
Protect children or face closure: Inspectors issue warning to nursery
Bosses of an under-fire north-east nursery have been told their business faces closure unless "swift improvements" are made to protect the tots in their care.
Authorities pledge to make improvements in childrens’ services in Moray
Authorities have pledged to work closer together to ensure the most vulnerable children in Moray receive the protection they need.