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Mother Found Bruised in Glasgow Care Home
19 Jul
Summary
- Elderly woman suffered unexplained bruises and weight loss.
- Care home paid five-figure sum after admitting liability.
- Daughter reported concerns to Care Inspectorate which upheld complaints.
An elderly woman residing at Greyfriars Care Home in Mount Vernon, Glasgow, experienced unexplained injuries and a significant decline in health during her stay. Mechelle McBride, her daughter, discovered her mother, Elizabeth, covered in bruises and noted severe weight loss. Elizabeth, who had vascular dementia, passed away in December 2022. McBride pursued legal action against the care home, which resulted in a five-figure settlement after liability was admitted.
McBride expressed horror at her mother not being properly cared for, stating that her concerns were initially ignored. She contacted the Care Inspectorate, which upheld all of her complaints. The regulatory body noted concerns about Elizabeth's nutritional care and the failure to contact external health professionals after falls resulting in injuries.
Elizabeth had moved into the care home at 79 following a stroke. Despite paying for one-to-one care, McBride asserts her mother did not receive it, leading to repeated falls and injuries. She aims to speak out to ensure other families do not endure similar distressing experiences.
