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Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Paul Behan

Care at home service in Ayrshire didn't have staff Covid outbreak plan during spot check

A housing support and care at home service in Ayrshire did not have a “detailed staff contingency plan” if there was a significant Covid outbreak, a Care Inspectorate report says.

Inspectors also uncovered staff at Affinity Trust South Ayrshire who were not registered under the service with the industry watchdog, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

The revelations came to light during an unannounced inspection into the service, based in Viewfield Road, Ayr.

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