Assurances sought over hospital’s future
NHS Highland have arranged another meeting to decide on the prospect of closing Portree Hospital and building a 10-bed facility at Home Farm nursing home. Following a meeting of the…
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Home Farm court action ceased as Care Inspectorate drops case against HC-One
The court case to cancel the registration of the operators of a nursing home on Skye where 10 people died following an outbreak of coronavirus has been dropped today by…
Home Farm farce: “beyond shambolic” communication leaves families no closer to care report findings
Families impacted by the coronavirus tragedy at Home Farm nursing home on Skye face a lengthy wait to access a damning care report despite being told to expect “upsetting” findings…
Home Farm families told to anticipate “upsetting” care report findings
A damning report into the care being provided at the Isle of Skye’s Home Farm nursing home is expected to be published later this week. Relatives of residents at the…
Skye vulnerable communities set for summer of song and dance
Some of Skye’s most vulnerable communities will have the chance to enjoy music concerts and cèilidhs this summer thanks to a new project. Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government…
Ian Blackford MP claims Home Farm hearing has “paved the way” for NHS ownership
Ian Blackford MP has claimed that the latest ruling in the court hearing concerning the management of Home Farm nursing home on Skye has “paved the way” for the transfer…
Home Farm operators given three weeks to provide “answers” on future of nursing home
The coronavirus-stricken Home Farm nursing home on Skye could stay in the hands of private operators HC-One if a comprehensive plan can eliminate fears over “managerial deficiencies” a Sheriff has…
Former manager says Skye nursing home let down by lack of testing and NHS staff should have been ‘loaned’ to help
“They didn’t treat care homes as an emergency. Care homes should have been one of the first places tested.” Linda Baillie was the manager at Home Farm nursing home for…
Covid-19 testing to be made available to all care home staff
Scottish Government health secretary Jeane Freeman has today announced that all care home staff will be offered testing for Covid-19 Speaking at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing, Ms Freeman said…