60 h. ago Woman who stabbed man, 61, to death in racist attack after calling herself the 'Charles Bronson of Bristol' told care worker she was going to 'get the Jamaican drug dealer' minutes earlier

A woman who stabbed a man to death in a racist and unprovoked attack had asked her care worker that she be sent back to hospital minutes before the killing.

Events

69 h. ago Paisley care worker struck off for taking cash from service 'dishonestly'

The Scottish Social Service Council panel banned the man from the sector after several incidents.

Economics

3 d. ago 'Drunk' care worker placed service user at "significant risk of harm," says industry regulator

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) placed a warning on Chirsty Mathieson’s registration for a period of 24 months.

Events

4 d. ago Give abused migrant workers new visa to stay in the UK, home secretary urged

Law firms write to home secretary Yvette Cooper over ‘serious concerns’ about treatment of migrant workers arriving in the UK on sponsored visas

Events

4 d. ago Care worker warned after Paisley resident was injured during wheelchair lift

An investigation was carried out by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events

1 week ago Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employers

More than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge

Events

2 w. ago Kilmarnock social care worker struck off after entering into 'personal relationship' with 'significantly younger' service user

She also repeatedly allowed her partner access to her workplace.

Transport

2 w. ago Glasgow care home worker recognised in Scottish parliament for his approach to elderly music therapy

A care home worker in Pollokshields is being recognised for his work with elderly residents and the positive impact music can have by Annie Wells MSP.

Politics

2 w. ago Woman bragged about luxury new purchase and family grew suspicious

Care worker Luana Dougherty, 50, bragged to her son she could afford a house deposit but the truth behind the sudden windfall was far more sinister

Politics

3 w. ago Care home worker struck off after panel finds she took over £4,000 from 95

Lisa-Marie Edwards was found to have used the bank card to withdraw money from ATMs on 28 different occasions

Economics