Beach Court Care Home
Press Release
Commenting after the care provider, Four Seasons Health Care, announced to residents that the service is to close, a Care Inspectorate spokesperson said: "We carried out an unannounced inspection at Beach Court Care Home in October and found serious concerns around the care, staffing, management and leadership.
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MHRA issues updated advice on the treatment of epilepsy
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued new guidance to prescribers, pharmacists and patients in relation to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
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New report on Quality of Adoption in Scotland published
Scotland's independent watchdog for the care sector has published its first ever report on adoption services. The report comes during National Adoption Week and ahead of an address to the 20th anniversary Children in Scotland annual conference in Paisley.
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Tommy Whitelaw talks to the Care Inspectorate
Tommy Whitelaw is a son, carer and campaigner to raise dementia awareness. Tommy recently spoke to our inspection team to talk about his experiences of caring for his mum Joan Whitelaw, who died last year after living with dementia for several years.
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Post Office ID verification
The Care Inspectorate will now allow applicants for registration to use Post Office ID verification services for individuals. This will give all applicants the option of paying a £7.15 charge for Post Office ID verification rather than always coming in person to a Care Inspectorate office.
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