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A care home nurse, Rossitsa Petkova, was struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council register after telling a colleague that a resident with dementia did not need a birthday cake because the person would not remember the occasion; the tribunal found misconduct.
A Nursing and Midwifery Council misconduct panel struck off Rossitsa Petkova, a nurse at Castleford House Nursing Home in Chepstow, after eight proven allegations including saying a dementia resident did not need a birthday cake because they wouldn’t remember it and that staff could eat it; other misconduct included shouting at residents and telling a patient their daughter wouldn’t visit unless they finished dinner. The panel said she showed a deep‑seated dismissive attitude with no remorse, and that striking‑off was necessary to protect public confidence.
A family in County Down experienced a frightening incident when their 87-year-old grandmother, who has Parkinson's, was given the wrong medication by carers, leading to hospitalization and confusion. The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has apologized and launched an investigation, as the family criticizes the initial response and emphasizes the incident was preventable.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a care home introduced a 'hugging room' with plastic sheeting and arm holes, allowing residents to see and touch their loved ones safely after months of separation, providing emotional comfort despite the dystopian appearance.
Residents of a Canadian care home with decades of experience have launched the Misericordia Place Life Advice Line to share their wisdom on love, dating, and moose hunting.
A fire at a care home in Villafranca de Ebro, near Zaragoza, Spain, has resulted in at least 10 deaths, primarily due to smoke inhalation. The fire, which started early Friday morning, affected a facility housing 82 residents, many with dementia and mental health issues. Emergency services responded quickly, and the fire was extinguished, but two individuals remain hospitalized, one critically. The cause is suspected to be a mattress fire, and the incident has drawn condolences from Spanish officials, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.