An Isle of Skye care home at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak had "sufficient" protective equipment for staff and residents, a Scottish Government minister insisted.
14.04.2020 - 15:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
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GMB Scotland Secretary Gary Smith has penned a letter to the Care Inspectorate urging the probe to take place and allow Castle View workers to give evidence “without any fear that they will be victimised”.
The Lennox Herald reported last week how staff were left distraught after a number of residents at the Dumbarton East home died from
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