Ayrshire support worker reprimanded for restraining 'aggressive' patient and failing to inform family

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An Ayrshire support worker in a care at home service has been reprimanded after restraining a vulnerable patient – and failing to inform his family about the incident.

Ronald Bell, from Ayr, later recorded that the vulnerable man’s family had been informed about what happened when that was not the case.

Details this week emerged from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the industry watchdog, who found Bell guilty of misconduct and attached conditions to his registration.The identity of the patient, who displayed signs of “aggressive behaviour”, has not been disclosed and the man was referred to as ‘AA’.In its findings, the SSSC said: “We decided there is evidence that on or around July 20, 2020, while supporting service user AA, who was showing signs of aggressive behaviour, you (Bell) did act in a manner contrary to his positive and proactive support plan and crisis intervention support plan.”The SSSC said Bell “restrained” AA, although he wasn’t trained to do so, and “failed” to inform AA’s family about the incident.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The watchdog also claimed Bell recorded in the incident form that his family had been informed when that was “inaccurate.”The report goes on: “You (Bell) were not trained in restraint and this action placed AA at risk of physical and emotional harm.”Bell’s behaviour was “serious” and placed the patient