Tag: Elderly

Care home manager “force fed gagging OAP”

A CARE home manager faces allegations that she force-fed an elderly lady while she was gagging. Helen McLeod, from Dunfermline, Fife, allegedly pushed the frail...

Care worker struck off for telling elderly patients they “stink of pish”

A CARE worker has been struck off after being found guilty of a slew of offences, including telling elderly patients they “stink of pish.” Karen...

East Kilbride nursing home carer sentenced for assaulting resident

AN assistant at an East Kilbride nursing home has been ordered to carry out 200 of hours of unpaid work under a Community Payback...

Bus driver ditches passenger, 89, 18 miles from home

A BUS driver was so concerned about an 89-year-old’s fitness to travel he ordered her off - 18 miles from home. First Bus have apologised...

Veterans’ charity makes it to final of National Lottery Awards

A VETERANS’ charity has made it to the final of the National Lottery Awards. The Erskine Commonwealth Games, held in five care homes across the...

Cat saves life of elderly woman

A PENSIONER’S life was saved by her cat after the clever pet clawed at a window, attracting the attention of a passer by. Ellen Kay,...

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