6 h. ago Improvements noted at Ayrshire care at home service as it meets Care Inspectorate 'requirement'

The Care Inspectorate visited Ayrshire Care Solutions Housing Support Service, based in Main Street, Auchinleck, in October with their findings now published.

Politics

4 d. ago Social care worker sanctioned for "aggressive, degrading and patronising" behaviour towards colleagues

A warning was placed on Ronnie Lowe’s registration for a period of 12 months and a series of conditions imposed on his continuing registration.

Events

1 week ago Care Inspectorate satisfied with progress at Balmoral Homecare

Balmoral Homecare, Ayr, had previously been graded as ‘adequate’ across four quality indicators.

Politics

2 w. ago Concerns raised over plan to transform Ayrshire care home into rehab facility

Work is already underway in the village despite plans being lodged with the council.

Politics

3 w. ago Ayr care home environment has significantly improved, says report

The progress in care provision has been noted by the Care Inspectorate following an unannounced inspection at the home in October with the findings now published.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Significant strengths' found in service provision at Ayrshire care service

The gradings come from the Care Inspectorate who visited the service in October with their findings now published.

Politics

3 w. ago Surprise admission as £30m 'care village' proposals had "no formal commitment" from NHS Ayrshire & Arran

It's an unexpected admission from the health board, given the ambitious proposals were first unveiled almost two and a half years ago and the health board authority was a major stakeholder.

Economics

3 w. ago Prestwick care at home service graded 'very good' after inspection

The gradings follow an unannounced inspection in September with the results now published.

Politics

3 w. ago "Distressing" time for residents and staff as Ayrshire care home is to close its doors

The home was placed under the microscope in May when it was subject to an unannounced inspection on the service it provides.

Politics

4 w. ago Ayrshire care worker shouted and threw wet underwear at dementia patient

The industry regulator, the Scottish Social Services Council, (SSSC) said Cavin’s actions caused the service user “distress.”

Science