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Streeting silent on safety of assisted dying Bill

Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to guarantee the safety of proposed assisted dying laws, citing a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care. Read the full report on the controversial Bill.

Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital

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.

UK's Companion Voices Sing for the Dying

Discover how Companion Voices provides musical comfort to people at life's end across England. This gentle service offers profound support through song. Learn more about this moving initiative.

Paul Ogrady saves pensioner from care home eviction

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.

Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning

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.

Winter Snake Plant Care: 7 Essential Tips

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.

Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now

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.

Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill

Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.

Flourishing at 50: Revolutionary Aged Care Success

Discover the groundbreaking aged care facility in Surrey that's redefining senior living, where residents in their 50s and 60s are thriving through innovative care approaches and community integration.

Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy

Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.

Lydia Bright: Foster care system is broken

Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright opens up about her personal experience in foster care and calls for urgent reform to support vulnerable children across the UK.

Scotland to sponsor foreign care worker visas

John Swinney's administration launches landmark visa scheme to tackle Scotland's social care staffing shortages, directly challenging Westminster's immigration policies.

Australia's Aged Care Overhaul Cuts Waiting Lists

Australia's aged care sector undergoes transformative changes as new government reforms dramatically reduce waiting times while grappling with soaring demand from an ageing population.

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