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Families Frustrated as Morar Care Group Withholds Deposits

4/6/2026

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Morar Care Group's failure to return deposits totaling thousands of pounds frustrates families in Scotland.
Relatives report lengthy battles to reclaim funds, with some hiring lawyers.
Morar operates 18 homes.
Morar denies financial misconduct and says refund policies are clear.
Social Care Minister Tom Arthur states that self-funding care is contractual and that consumer protection laws should apply, reflecting growing calls for regulatory oversight.

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Story summary

Morar Care Group's failure to return deposits totaling thousands of pounds frustrates families in Scotland.
Relatives report lengthy battles to reclaim funds, with some hiring lawyers.
Morar operates 18 homes.
Morar denies financial misconduct and says refund policies are clear.
Social Care Minister Tom Arthur states that self-funding care is contractual and that consumer protection laws should apply, reflecting growing calls for regulatory oversight.