An East Lothian carer who turned up to work drunk has been banned from the sector. Louise Skinner was working as a care assistant at Tranent Care Home when she ‘placed residents at risk of harm’ by carrying out her duties intoxicated. She denied the actions, which took place on September 12, 2022, throughout an investigation by the Scottish Social Services Council. Those behind the probe suspected she may have continued to booze throughout her shift. A report by the watchdog stated that... Read this story
