Mum found dead with daughter feared social services
A coroner hears Martina Karos, found dead with her 8-year-old disabled daughter in Salford, was depressed and feared her child would be taken. Read the full inquest details.
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Councils give wrong info on carer council tax discount
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing out on vital council tax discounts due to inaccurate information on local authority websites. Check your eligibility now.
Councils give wrong info on carer council tax discount
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing out on vital council tax discounts due to incorrect information on council websites. Check eligibility now.
Obituary: Nurse and trainer Meg Turner dies aged 79
Tributes are paid to Meg Turner, a dedicated nurse, ward sister, and carer trainer whose career in the NHS and care sector spanned over three decades. Read her remarkable story.
Disability benefits to rise 3.8% from April 2026
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly rates for PIP, DLA, Attendance and Carer's Allowance from April 2026. Find out your new payment amounts here.
3.8% Rise for Disability Benefits Confirmed for 2026
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance starting April 2026. See the new rates and what it means for 3.9 million claimants.
Love Island's Jacques O'Neill finds new life as a carer
Former Love Island 'villain' Jacques O'Neill reveals how caring for young people with disabilities saved him after a spiral of self-hatred and drink. Read his inspiring transformation.
DWP under fire for 'misleading' response to carer's allowance scandal
Senior DWP officials face criticism after a damning review found systemic failings left hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers with huge debts. Calls grow for an overhaul of management and culture.
Daughter Turns to OnlyFans to Fund Dad's Alzheimer's Care
Katrina Rose, 20, reveals how she joined OnlyFans to cover her father's £75k annual Alzheimer's and hydrocephalus care costs after his health declined. Read her moving story.
US groups tackle historic social isolation and loneliness
Amid a US loneliness epidemic, small community groups from Baltimore to Kentucky are rebuilding social connections person by person. Discover how grassroots efforts are healing isolation.
Disability benefit rates to increase by 3.8% in April 2026
Millions on PIP, DLA, Attendance & Carer's Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 2026. Check the new rates and what you need to know about the DWP uprating.
Social isolation directly causes cognitive decline, study finds
New research tracking 30,000 people for nearly 20 years proves social isolation is a direct cause of faster cognitive decline, independent of loneliness. Reducing isolation could shield brain health.
Senior DWP official blames carers for benefits scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Read how victims face life-changing debts.
Age UK: 1.5M to eat Christmas dinner alone
Age UK's stark figures reveal a loneliness epidemic among older people this Christmas. Learn the six subtle signs of loneliness and practical steps you can take to help. Support is available.
6 Signs of Loneliness in Older Adults at Christmas
Age UK reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Learn the subtle signs of loneliness and how to support loved ones this festive season.
1.5 Million Older Brits to Spend Christmas Alone
New Age UK research reveals a staggering 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Dame Joanna Lumley calls it a 'crisis'. Discover how you can help tackle loneliness this festive season.
7 Ways to Be a Good Neighbour and Fight Loneliness at Christmas
As festive isolation looms, community leaders urge reaching out to neighbours. Discover simple gestures to support the elderly, young families, and build local bonds this Christmas.
Trump insiders fear he is isolating himself from public
Insiders report President Trump has scaled back public rallies, becoming isolated in a pro-Trump media bubble. Allies worry he's out of touch with voters who elected him. Read the full analysis.
Pakistan dismisses UN criticism over army immunity laws
Pakistan rejects UN rights chief's warning that constitutional changes granting army chief lifetime immunity undermine rule of law. Concerns grow for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, denied family contact for weeks.
GMB's Kate Garraway moved to tears over dementia
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway was moved to tears as co-star Rob Rinder made a heartfelt dementia admission. A carer choir aims for Christmas number one to raise awareness.
Guardian Corrections: Carer's Allowance and Word Wheel
The Guardian has issued corrections regarding the Sayce review on carer's allowance compensation and the solution to a word puzzle. Read the full details and how to submit complaints.
DWP to reassess Carer's Allowance after scandal
The DWP announces major reassessments for Carer's Allowance after a review found government failures left carers with huge debts. Find out if you're affected.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures
A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.
Eating Alone Raises Frailty Risk in Older Adults
New research reveals that regularly eating alone is linked to poorer diets, weight loss, and a higher risk of frailty for older adults. Discover the health impacts and what experts recommend.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: System Failure Exposed
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic handling of carer's allowance, leaving thousands with life-altering debts. Labour must now deliver systemic reform and justice.
DWP announces major Carer's Allowance reassessments
The DWP will reassess Carer's Allowance cases after a review found government failures left carers with huge debts. Find out if you're affected.
DWP to cancel carer debt after scandal
Thousands of unpaid carers hit with huge DWP overpayment debts could have them cancelled or refunded after a damning government review. Read the full story.
Carer abandons elderly woman in park overnight
A Florida carer has been charged with neglect after allegedly abandoning a 69-year-old disabled woman in a park overnight. Discover the shocking details of this case.
DWP to review 300,000 carer benefit cases
The DWP will reassess 300,000 Carer's Allowance cases after a review exposed systemic errors that left unpaid carers in debt. Discover the full story and what it means for claimants.
Carer's Allowance Overpayments Review Announced
185,000 unpaid carers in England and Wales to have historic overpayments reviewed after decade-long DWP scandal. Government accepts review recommendations to address injustice.
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