GP's Christmas Dementia Care Advice for UK Families
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Sue Ryder palliative care staff describe the emotional challenges of Christmas and how they fulfil patients' final festive wishes, from family reunions to special gifts. Discover their moving stories.
Actress Blanca Blanco models a sizzling Mrs Claus leotard, shares her Hollywood 'nice list' featuring Brad Pitt and Zoe Saldana, and pays tribute to late friend Sally Kirkland. Discover her diet and fitness secrets.
Brave Katie-Rae Edmunds, 7, who has had three open heart surgeries and is now blind, finds laughter again through Lifelites' sensory technology. Support our Christmas appeal to help more children.
Ann-Louise Owens, 15, has a rare life-limiting condition. As her family prepares for her last Christmas, a hospice and charity Lifelites use assistive technology to bring her joy through music. Support the Mirror's appeal.
The Mirror's Christmas appeal supports Lifelites charity, providing AV1 robots and sensory tech to help thousands of life-limited children access education and combat loneliness. Donate now.
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
13-year-old Felix, who has a life-limiting condition, uses Lifelites assistive technology to communicate. His story highlights the Mirror's Christmas appeal to help thousands more children.
Iconic British fashion designer Pam Hogg has died peacefully in a London hospice. The creative force behind looks for Princess Eugenie and Beyoncé leaves a magnificent legacy.
Celebrity psychic Sally Morgan, 74, has been rushed to hospital with pneumonia, forcing cancellation of her Kenton Theatre show. Rescheduled date announced for February 2026.
Seven-year-old Noah Playforth breaks down in tears after discovering his daily running challenge raised over £17,000 for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. His heartwarming story went viral on TikTok.
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
A hospice nurse who sat with 300 dying patients shares the seven most common deathbed regrets. Discover how to live fully and avoid these painful realisations.
Former England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland reveals how his family won £10,000 from a 100/1 bet placed when he was 13. Discover the incredible story behind his solitary England cap.
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
Over 900,000 bottles of Kirkland Prosecco recalled due to spontaneous explosion risk. One injury reported. Learn how to safely dispose and claim your refund.
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland, 84, is now in hospice care in Palm Springs following dementia, infections, and falls. A GoFundMe supports her medical costs. Read her story.
A remarkable story of generosity unfolds as a Barnsley woman's final gift to Marie Curie sparks a nationwide legacy, funding vital hospice services from Preston to Bristol and beyond.
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Discover expert winter care secrets for snake plants. Learn how to protect your Sansevieria from cold damage, adjust watering routines, and maintain vibrant growth through the challenging months.
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
A Kent hospice serving vulnerable patients faces severe disruption after hurricane-force winds caused extensive damage, putting critical care services at risk.
Conflicting reports emerge about the condition of 67-year-old WWE icon King Kong Bundy as family members offer contradictory statements about his health status and hospice care.
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.