Glasgow care home denies workers were 'kept in dark' about patient suffering from coronavirus

A Glasgow care home has denied claims that workers were “kept in the dark” about a patient who was suffering from Coronavirus.

Orchard Grove, which is run by Glasgow City Council, states that care home staff as well as residents, their families and the public health authority were all made aware of the situation.

They added that protocols were being followed to reduce risk and stop the spread of Covid-19.

A concerned member of the staff contacted the LDR Service saying employees at the Toryglen care home had not been informed of the situation.

The source, who does not wish to be named, said: “A resident in a Glasgow City Council, care home, Orchard Grove contacted Coronavirus, yet we as workers were not told.

“I am furious at this.”

The local authority however added that the issue was resolved last week, and the patient taken into hospital once it was confirmed they had the disease.

A spokeswoman for Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “A resident in one of our residential homes for the elderly was taken to hospital and confirmed as having Covid-19.

“In line with established protocols the family of the resident were informed as were other residents, their families and the care home staff.

“Public Health Scotland guidelines were followed in terms of making safe the areas where the resident had been.

“We are continuing to do our upmost to reduce the risk of the virus spreading amongst residents and staff including use of PPE, where appropriate, operating within public health guidance, social distancing in the homes and placing restrictions on visiting.”

Glasgow City Council is continuing to work closely with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Protection Scotland to monitor and respond to the national situation.

Colleagues from across their service areas have been meeting regularly over the past few weeks to identify and discuss the issues.

They are also working to put plans in place manage the situation as it develops, following official advice and guidance.

Yesterday the First Minister confirmed the number of Coronavirus cases in Scotland stood at 1563 an increase of 179 from the day before.

It was also confirmed that 108 people in in intensive care and 47 people had sadly passed away from the disease.