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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Nuns who broke back into their Austrian convent are step closer to being able to stay'

Three nuns are closer to staying at their convent after escaping a care home, with Vatican support pending.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Carer who accidentally gave morphine to resident who died is spared jail

Care worker Jane Barnard mistakenly gave another patient's morphine to resident Derek Davies, who died; she pleaded wilful neglect and received 100 hours unpaid work.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Residents in private nursing home suffered scabies outbreak lasting months with poor infection control, inspectors reveal

Fragmented outbreak management and infection-control failures caused a prolonged scabies outbreak at Kilkenny Care Centre, infecting residents and staff, including crusted scabies.
#dementia
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Failures by senior care home staff led to murder of teenage girl, coroner says

Maria Voisin, the senior coroner for Avon, stated that senior management's failures at Alexandra House led to a gross breach of duty, allowing Jason Conroy to murder Melissa Mathieson. The care plans inadequately reflected the serious risks posed by Conroy, despite multiple warnings about his dangerous behaviors, including previous attempts to strangle individuals. The coroner emphasized the lack of understanding by senior managers regarding the threat Conroy represented, labeling their conduct as reckless.
Public health
#fire-incident
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Two pensioners die after car crashes into care home during police chase

Sadly, two care home residents a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s passed away yesterday. The next of kin for both women have been notified and are being supported by specially trained officers.
UK news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
9 months ago

Ilford house planned to become care home

Wellspring Care Homes Ltd has identified a clear need for a care home in Ilford, responding to the local shortage of such accommodations.
UK news
#police
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Police officers who tasered and pepper-sprayed 92-year-old amputee cleared of assault

Two police officers were cleared of assault after using Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old man who threatened staff with a knife.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Tearful officer tells court I'm not trigger happy', after tasering amputee, 92

Police officer defends Taser use against a 92-year-old amputee in care home, claiming it was necessary for protection.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Police joked about using full can of pepper spray' on disabled 92-year old

In one clip, Comotto is seen laughing and asking Smith: Oh my God, is there any left in your can? Smith replies: Probably not.
UK news
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
11 months ago

Open day at Golders Green care home

Magnolia's manager Fatima Totanes explained, "It was our way of showing our home and the person-centred care we provide."
Dining
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