Care home group 'will not employ' staff who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

Jan 20, 2021

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Care home group 'will not employ' staff who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

A care home provider in Scotland has said it will not employ new staff who have not had a Covid-19 vaccine, adding that the position of existing staff who do not accept a jab may be at risk.

It comes as the Chief Medical Officer and National Clinical Director are set to issue a letter to all care home staff in a bid to combat a recent “targeted” anti-vaccine misinformation campaign.

Concerns have been raised UK-wide about sluggish vaccine takeup among care home workers, with warnings from unions and health chiefs that the group faced “targeted misinformation” from anti-vaccine campaigners.

Should Scotland once again have big cats roaming wild in Highland forests?

It's a debate in environmental circles which has been going on for some time, are Scots ready to have big cats roaming the country's forests?

The question is being asked as a new consultation is launched to get feedback on the potential reintroduction of wild lynx to Scotland.

The species was once native to the UK but became extinct around 1,300 years ago.

New owner sought for 'cool' lochside home in a converted Victorian ice store

In our property section today we put the spotlight on a unique 19th-century ice house with outstanding views and its own private waterfront on the shores of a Scottish loch which is on the marker.

The property currently features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, turf roof, an impressive glazed ‘light loft’ seating area and an outdoor hot tub.

Take a peek inside our property of the week here.

Petition to rename Prestwick Airport ‘Joe Biden International’

On a lighter note, Scottish brewers have launched a petition to rename Prestwick Airport ahead of a potential visit from Donald Trump.

With reports that Donald Trump may fly to Scotland after he leaves office, BrewDog have started a petition to rename Prestwick Airport ‘Joe Biden International’.

We're not sure this one is going to fly..

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	Care home group 'will not employ' staff who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

	A care home provider in Scotland has said it will not employ new staff who have not had a Covid-19 vaccine, adding that the position of existing staff who do not accept a jab may be at risk.

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