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Manager of Scots nursery where child was burned by bleach and boiling water allowed to keep job

Investigators said the incident caused Blake Nilssen "a prolonged period of emotional and physical harm, which could have been prevented if an ambulance had been called immediately"

Daily Record

Report praises North Lanarkshire adult support and protection services

The report concluded the partnership’s key processes were effective, but with some areas for improvement

Daily Record

Inspectors had to feed hungry kids at nursery where staff 'labelled' children

'We had to intervene to ensure they had something to eat'

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Inspectors visiting East Lothian nursery had to step in to feed 'hungry children'

Staff 'told off' children who became restless and used words which labelled them while inspectors were observing them during one day with a report revealing management at the nursery did not trust staff to take the youngsters out into the community

Edinburgh Live

South Ayrshire Council takes control as care at home service closes with more than 100 vulnerable people on its books

The council has taken over at Prestwick-based Homecare by Hera Ltd, after the firm failed to deliver improvements to its quality of care.

Daily Record

Children in Renfrewshire care home put "at risk" due to failings

A letter of serious concern was written to Renfrewshire Council regrading the matter.

Daily Record

Laundry room at Ayrshire care home posed 'risk of infection' as inspector complains of 'lack of investment'

The Care Inspectorate highlighted the problem during a recent inspection of Shawburn Care Home Service, in Prestwick’s Monkton Road.

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Care inspectorate 'satisfied' with Ayrshire day care service after unannounced inspection

The Care Inspectorate graded staff’s work at the CHILDREN 1ST, Day Care of Children service in Girvan’s Wesley Road, as ‘good’ after a recent inspection.

Daily Record

Ayrshire nursery sails through Care Inspectorate spot check

Alphabet Yard Day Care of Children, based in Ayr’s South Harbour Street, was described as a place where children experienced “warm and nurturing care,” and were “happy and progressing well.”

Daily Record

East Lothian nursery faces investigation after withdrawing places for children

East Lothian Council removed its 1140 hours funding from Bright Stars four local nurseries after the move claiming it breached equality rules however the group has said it struggled to recruit specialist staff and was acting in the best interests of all its children

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh whistleblower claims council department could lead to dangerous prisoners being released

The council says an investigation was launched after the whistleblower came forward, and insists it found no evidence to support the allegations.

Edinburgh Live

Health and social care heroes recognised by West Dunbartonshire Council in awards ceremony

Dedicated health and social care professionals were honoured at the annual West Dunbartonshire HSCP staff awards ceremony.

Daily Record

Dumbarton care home labelled 'weak' in critical Care Inspectorate report

The Care Inspectorate made an unannounced visit to Strathleven Care Home between September 7 and 15.

Daily Record

Inspectors praise Wishaw care home but say more can be done to improve

It follows a damning report in 2021 in which the home announced it was taking a number of steps to address the problems outlined.

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Troubled Dumfries care home to close after operators agree to cancel registration

Downing Care Ltd revealed its decision following legal action by the Care Inspectorate

Daily Record

Parents' terror on discovering three-year-old had eaten rat poison at Lanarkshire nursery

The incident happened at Firtrees Nursery in May this year

Daily Record

'Conflict of interest' as Scots care watchdog chair is owner of a nursery hit with improvement notice

An opposition MSP and a trade union have raised concerns about Doug Moodie, who owns Kidz World in Alloa, heading up the Care Inspectorate.

Daily Record

Toddler ate rat poisoning at Scots nursery as terrified mum feared for his life

Katrina Williamson and David Adams' said they were left terrified after their three-year-old son Aaron came into contact with the hazardous substance at Firtrees Nursery in Motherwell in May last year.

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Legal bid to cancel Dumfries care home's registration continued

Further discussions are planned between the Care Inspectorate and operators of Dalawoodie House Nursing Home

Daily Record

Dumfries care home could close after "serious and significant concerns" over standards of care

A bid is being made to cancel the registration of Dalawoodie House Nursing Home at Newbridge

Daily Record

Plush Ayrshire care home with its very own bar, cafe and hairdressers, is given seal of approval from the Care Inspectorate

Queens View Harbour Luxury Suites, based in Troon’s Templehill, was graded ‘very good’ in four categories and ‘good’ in another.

Daily Record

South Ayrshire childminders are saluted after Care Inspectorate place them in the spotlight

The scrutiny body visited three registered childminders as part of routine inspections – and all were given the thumbs up.

Daily Record

Care watchdog seeks to cancel care home's registration after investigation finds 'serious concerns'

The Care Inspectorate has launched the legal action against Dalawoodie House Nursing Home in Newbridge.

Daily Record

Inspectors raise ratings of Perth care home following improvements

The Care Inspectorate previously judged standards of support of people’s wellbeing and leadership of the workforce at Kincairney House to be "weak" following a visit on July 24 and 25 this year

Daily Record

Inspectors' gold star for Lanarkshire nursery centre

Staff and families at the Petersburn facility are celebrating its impressive ratings from their inaugural assessment.

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