Fears grow over future of Lanarkshire care home as staff face job cuts
dailyrecord.co.ukConcerns are growing over the future of a Lanarkshire care home, as staff face job cuts leaving vulnerable residents "at risk".
Carers at Rutherglen Care Home have been told their hours are to be scaled back, or their posts made redundant, as part of savings.
Last year Lanarkshire Live told how the majority of units at the facility are no longer in use, while we also recently revealed families of residents there were now being hit with extra charges simply to let their relatives take part in activities such as arts and crafts.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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