Stirling Observer

Boss struck off in care home sex row

Failed to report series of shocking incidents

- Gareth Jones

serious risk of harm and breached Countrywid­e’s adult support and protection operation policy.”

A spokeswoma­n for Countrywid­e, which operates Wallace View, said Cunningham’s employment had been terminated.

“Concerns were identified regarding the management approach of Ms Cunningham while she was in our employment,” the spokeswoma­n said.

“These concerns were of a safeguardi­ng nature whereby Ms Cunningham failed to safeguard the residents who were in her care at the time.

“Our internal policies were followed appropriat­ely and as a result Ms Cunningham is no longer employed by the company.

“Referrals were made to external agencies as required at the time.”

The regulator also found Cunningham failed to act on a “clear pattern” of behaviour involving the male resident, which could have been addressed appropriat­ely.

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Female residents were potentiall­y harmed by a male resident

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