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Brian Adam is MSP for Aberdeen Donside. He is the SNP Chief Whip and minister for parliamentary business. He was the MSP for Aberdeen North from 2003 to 2011 and for North East Scotland from 1999 to 2003. I was born in 1948 and educated in the North East at Keith Grammar School. After a BSc at the University of Aberdeen I took an MSc in Clinical Pharmacology. I started work with Glaxo in Montrose and continued my career at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where I was a Principal Biochemist. I was an Aberdeen District Councillor representing Middlefield and Heathryfold from 1988 until 1996 and an Aberdeen City Councillor from 1995 until 1999. I live in Aberdeen with my wife and family. I have four sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren. I am an avid Don's fan and make an effort to attend as many games as possible. My only personal hate is onions and garlic, and I feel they should be banned from all cooking.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

WELCOME REASSURANCES OVER ARGUS CARE HOMES

 

Brian Adam, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, has welcomed the guarantee from Argus Care Group that care will not be interrupted after the company announced it had gone into administration.

 

The company operate the Jesmond Care Home in Bridge of Don, in his constituency.  Mr Adam will write to Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Government asking them to monitor the situation and be ready to step in should administrators, PKF, not be able to find a buyer.

 

Mr Adam said:

 

“I welcome the guarantees that care for residents will not be interrupted while the administrators try to find a buyer.

 

“Care needs to be the priority just now and ensuring staff, residents and their families are kept fully informed of developments is vital.

 

“It is also encouraging to hear the company believes there will be no redundancies and the residents are not at any risk.

 

He continued:

 

“I will write to Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Government to ensure that they are keeping a close eye on the situation and that the level of resident care does not falter.”