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Inspectors visited the home in May following a complaint report in March but they found managers had failed to escalate it as required, after two months.
Springfield Bank Care home is being investigated
Managers at the home have strenuously denied abuse but confirmed ‘one isolated incident’ has since been reported related to concerns about adult support and protection to Midlothian Council s social work department.
However, according to the Care Inspectorate there have been two complaints one in January and another in April – both upheld.
Details of the specific nature of the incidents are not clear and Midlothian council declined to confirm when investigations will be concluded.
Under-fire care home near Edinburgh could be forced to close over safety fears
Thornlea Nursing Home, in Loanhead, under threat after investigation uncovered serious and significant concerns
The Thornlea Nursing Home, in Loanhead (Image: Google Maps)
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Care home could be forced to close amid serious and significant concerns A privately-run care home could be forced to close after serious and significant concerns were identified following an inspection. The Care Inspectorate has submitted an application to a sheriff court to request the cancellation of the registration of Thornlea Nursing Home in Loanhead. A spokesman for the Care Inspectorate said the action would allow for alternative care arrangements to be put in place for residents and said no details about the nature of the concerns would be made public until the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The first court hearing is due to take place on December 22.
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