Government urged to act over Bield care home closures, Scotland
Government urged to act over Bield care home closures The Scottish government is being urged to step in over the future of up to 12 Bield care homes. The firm has said financial constraints means it has to look differently at how the business operates. Unison has warned that the closures would be a "disaster", with about 160 elderly people losing their homes. Bield said it was in advanced talks to secure a new provider for four of the care homes in Edinburgh, Fife and Jedburgh. Families and staff affected by the planned closure gathered in Glasgow on Saturday to urge Scottish ministers to intervene and protect the future of their loved ones. Unison also told the meeting that up to 200 care workers were facing compulsory redundancy. At least eight of the care homes are set to be closed by the spring. Many of those currently living in the homes need special care such as feeding assistance or 24-hour care. The homes are spread across Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, the ...