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Scots carer caused OAP to choke on lumpy soup before leaving another soaked in urine

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A Scots care home resident needed emergency medical assistance after choking on lumpy soup which her support worker had failed to have blended.

Sarah Irvine was hauled in front of the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) after concerns about her ‘neglectful’ behaviour were raised.

She had been working at St Ronan’s Care Home in Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, when three worrying incidents took place in February 2019.

The watchdog found that Irvine had failed to ensure a resident’s soup had been pureed - as per her care plan instructions - before giving it to her.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every

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