Care Inspectorate statement on Cradlehall Care Home, Inverness

 A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at Cradlehall Care Home in Inverness.

“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their loved ones and staff at the home.

“However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of residents.

“Because of our concerns about the safety and wellbeing of residents we have submitted an application to the sheriff court seeking cancellation of the care home’s registration.

"This could allow new care arrangements to be put in place for residents of the home.

“We are working closely with our partners including NHS Highland to ensure that residents experience appropriate care that meets their needs during this difficult time."

Overview report on national child death data published

The Scottish Government commissioned Healthcare Improvement Scotland, in collaboration with the Care Inspectorate, to establish the National Hub for Reviewing and Learning from the Deaths of Children and Young People (National Hub).  Using evidence to deliver change, the National Hub ultimately aims to help reduce preventable deaths and harm to children and young people. 

The first data overview report, which summarises national child death data from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, has now been published. It includes an overview of learning to date from child death reviews carried out by NHS boards, local authorities, health and social care partnerships, and partnerships with responsibility for reviewing child deaths, from the start of National Hub data collection on 1 October 2021.  

You can read the report here.