An inspection has found 'serious and significant concerns' at a children's care unit, it has been revealed. 

Issues have been raised about St Mary's Kenmure in Bishopbriggs - a secure accommodation service for young people.

The facility has been issued with an Improvement Notice by the Care Inspectorate.

It has been found there is a serious risk to the life, health or wellbeing of people currently using the service if more young people were admitted.

Therefore, there will be no new admissions at this time. 

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(Image: Image taken by Gordon Terris) Today, a spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by young people at St Mary’s Kenmure in East Dunbartonshire.

“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for young people, their families and staff at the service. However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of young people.  

"Because of our concerns about the safety of young people we have issued an Improvement Notice to the service. This sets out the significant improvements that must be made within a specified timeframe.  

“We have also added a condition to the service’s registration preventing any new admissions from taking place.  

“We have done this because there is a serious risk to the life, health or wellbeing of people currently using the service if more young people were admitted to the service at this time."

The Care Inspectorate went on to say that it is working with partners, including the Scottish Government, to ensure that young people experience appropriate care during this time.  

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The Glasgow Times previously reported that a probe was launched by the Care Inspectorate at St Mary's Kenmure amid allegations that a teenage girl had her underwear forcibly removed by staff.  

Relatives of the girl claim that the vulnerable 15-year-old was left ‘shaken and distressed’ by the incident.

However, staff at the residential care facility, which provides support to vulnerable youngsters and their families, claim they were forced to intervene due to ‘physical hygiene and self-care issues’.

Any families concerned about a child affected should contact their social worker or contact the care inspectorate on 0345 600 9527.