Ben MacDonald

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ben MacDonald

A Dundee care worker has been sanctioned and a Dunfermline nursery’s inspection grades have dropped in this week’s care round-up. The Courier has taken a closer look at the most recent Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) reports for Tayside, Fife and Stirling. The Care Inspectorate is the watchdog for the care industry and inspects providers such as care homes and childcare services to ensure they meet standards.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ben MacDonald

A Fife care assistant who twice turned up for work while under the influence of alcohol has been sanctioned by a watchdog. The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) found evidence that Connie Walker turned up for shifts in March and June 2023 after drinking. She was working with Abbotsford Care (Glenrothes) Limited at the time. The exact location of her misconduct is redacted in the SSSC report, but it says her town of employment was Cupar.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ben MacDonald

A penthouse Monifieth apartment with unspoilt views of the beach and Tay estuary is for sale. The two-bedroom flat is on the top floor of a modern block on Mortimer Drive. A lift offers easy access to the property. Both bedrooms are located on the waterfront side, offering spectacular views. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and comes with an en-suite bathroom. Another bathroom and the second bedroom are across the hall.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ben MacDonald

The dramatic moment an ambulance crew raced to save a man who had overdosed on drugs in Perth is the focus of a new TV programme. Paramedic Keara Bacon and technician Ashleigh Smith appear on the latest episode of BBC Scotland series Paramedics on Scene. The episode shows the pair being called to a car park in the Fair City after a man is found unconscious by a member of the public.

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ben MacDonald

A house at the entrance to Brechin Cemetery is going to auction. Cemetery Lodge, a three-bedroom detached house, is accessed by the bridge between Southesk Street and the graveyard. The front door of the C-listed property is next to the gated entrance to the cemetery. Upon entry to the building, the front-facing lounge is on the right.