Serious concerns raised about Fife care home

A Fife care home could lose its registration if it fails to make a raft of improvements following "serious and significant concerns" raised by the Care Inspectorate.

Bennochy Lodge Care Home in Kirkcaldy must make six changes to the way it operates by 13 August.

The Care Inspectorate found failings around the health, welfare, and safety of the residents.

BBC Scotland News attempted to contact the home but had no response.

The improvement notice said the home must make sure it has effective laundry systems in place to minimise the risk of the spread of infection while ensuring all areas are thoroughly cleaned.

It must also develop comprehensive cleaning schedules, have an action plan for refurbishment and give staff training.

It has also been told to ensure there is a sufficient quality assurance system in place to continually monitor and evaluate the quality of the service.

And there must be protocols for the appropriate and safe administration of medication.

It also said the care home must "accurately reflect the assessed current health and care needs of the service user, with particular attention being given to stress and distress, end-of-life care, medication management, pain management, bowel management and nutrition".

A Care Inspectorate spokesperson said: "An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at Bennochy Lodge Care Home in Kirkcaldy.

"We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their families and staff at the service.

"However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of residents."

The spokesperson added: "We are in contact with the service and with Fife Health and social care partnership, and are monitoring the service to follow up on the required improvements."