A breakdown in relationships between staff and young people at a Dumfries children’s home during the pandemic has been blamed on a poor report by inspectors.
Lillian Cringles, the social work chief for Dumfries and Galloway, made the assertion after criticisms levelled towards Hardthorn Road Children’s House.
She insisted that steps have been taken to improve the running of the facility and is “confident” inspectors will be pleased with progress made.
