5 d. ago Ayrshire care worker sanctioned after telling dementia patient his TV programme was "f*****g rubbish"

Gary Wakelam caused ‘distress’ to the service user after refusing to take him for a walk.

Science

2 w. ago Children's care home in Ayrshire asked to make improvements to service delivery

Action for Children - Lisalanna Care Home Service, based in Cumnock, was subject to an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate in January with the findings now published.

Society

2 w. ago ‘Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Emma Heming Willis, who is primary carer for the actor since his dementia diagnosis in 2023, says there is ‘a broader story’ to tell about their plightEmma Heming Willis, the primary carer for her husband, the actor Bruce Willis, who is suffering from a rare form of dementia, has issued a statement in the wake of the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.An investigation by local authorities concluded last week that Arakawa, 65, died of a rare respiratory disease around seven days before her husband, meaning that it was likely he spent a week by himself, disorientated and increasingly malnourished. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Cameron tells Starmer ‘progress possible’ on dementia after loss of his mother

The former prime minister said that there is ‘still a mountain to climb’, as he recalled the full destructive force of the illness.

Politics

3 w. ago My mother forgot who I was. These are the health tips I'm using to avoid the same fate

Anthea Rowan's moving memoir takes us through her years caring for her mother who suffered from dementia, and tells us how she plans to avoid the same fate.

Politics

3 w. ago My mother forgot who I was, so this is what I'm doing to avoid the same fate

Anthea Rowan's moving memoir takes us through her years caring for her mother who suffered from dementia, and tells us how she plans to avoid the same fate.

Politics

3 w. ago A Silent Tsunami by Anthea Rowan: My mother forgot who I was, so this is what I'm doing to avoid the same fate

Anthea Rowan's moving memoir takes us through her years caring for her mother who suffered from dementia, and tells us how she plans to avoid her mother's fate.

Politics

3 w. ago Nursing home in Ayrshire has "significant strengths" in its care provision, says report

Glebe House Care Home, on Cumnock Road, Dalmellington, was graded as ‘very good’ across two quality indicators.

Politics

3 w. ago GMB Scotland warns overtime cuts risk community care in East Ayrshire

The Crest team, which works across East Ayrshire, provides crucial support to adults with a range of needs including physical and learning disabilities.

Events

last month Ayrshire child care worker shouted and swore within proximity of young person

The incident took place during the young person's night time routine.

Politics