Carer declared 'fit for work' and handed £1,800 council tax bill
A full-time carer from Wales is fighting a devastating double blow: being declared 'fit for work' and hit with a full council tax bill, pushing her family into financial crisis.
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Family fights carer after farmer dies day after wedding
The family of a wealthy 75-year-old farmer has launched a legal battle to freeze his estate after he died just one day after secretly marrying his 51-year-old carer. They have branded her a 'gold-digger' in a bitter inheritance dispute.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: Compensation Plans Revealed
Ministers are drawing up compensation plans for thousands of carers unfairly penalised for DWP overpayment errors. Exclusive details on the developing scandal.
Bruce Willis's Wife Shares Devastating Dementia Update
Emma Heming Willis shares a devastatingly honest account of caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, with Frontotemporal Dementia, revealing the daily grief and her mission to raise awareness.
Kate Garraway's £16k-a-month care cost heartbreak
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the crippling financial and emotional toll of her late husband Derek Draper's long illness, revealing immense care costs and a future filled with uncertainty.
Emma Heming Willis on caring for Bruce Willis with dementia
In a raw and emotional interview, Emma Heming Willis opens up about the profound challenges of caring for her husband, action star Bruce Willis, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, and her mission to raise awareness.
Kate Garraway's £16k-a-month care cost heartbreak
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway opens up about the crippling £16,000-a-month care costs and emotional toll of her husband Derek Draper's long illness and passing in a raw, candid interview.
Carer jailed for stealing £10k from vulnerable pensioner
A deceitful carer from Stoke-on-Trent has been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding a frail 85-year-old woman of her life savings. Discover the full story of this gross breach of trust.
Carer jailed for stealing £10k from dementia patient
A care worker has been sentenced after callously stealing life savings from a vulnerable dementia sufferer, spending the money on fast food, luxury tanning sessions, and streaming services while her victim was left confused and destitute.
Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments
Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.
Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Freddie Brazier, 20, Becomes Legal Guardian to Sister
EastEnders actor Freddie Brazier steps up as legal guardian for his teenage sister, showcasing incredible family strength following their mother's tragic death.
Kate Garraway's New Debt Crisis After Derek's Death
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway faces a devastating financial burden of up to £800,000 in unpaid tax bills following her husband Derek Draper's death, despite returning to work. The emotional and financial toll of his care continues.
Johnnie Walker's Widow Reveals Turmoil With Carer
Annie Walker, widow of comedian Johnnie Walker, opens up about her turbulent relationship with her carer and her heartbreaking final days battling a terminal respiratory disease in an emotional and candid interview.
My Health Is Failing: Fear My Husband Can't Care For Me
A woman shares her deeply personal fears about her declining health and her husband's potential inability to provide care. This powerful account explores the emotional turmoil of facing illness and relationship uncertainties in later life.
6-Year-Old Saves Mum's Life After YouTube First Aid Lesson
A brave six-year-old girl from the UK calmly rang 999 and performed CPR on her unconscious mother after remembering first aid tips from YouTube. Her incredible presence of mind saved her mother's life during a diabetic emergency.
UK's Dental Deserts: Worst NHS Dentist Shortages Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK's dental care crisis, with millions unable to register with an NHS dentist. Discover the hardest-hit areas and what it means for patients.
Sydney mother accused of $1.2M NDIS fraud scheme
A Sydney mother stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme, allegedly siphoning over $1.2 million to fund an extravagant lifestyle of luxury holidays and designer goods while claiming carer payme
Minister: Housing crisis needs Taylor Swift-level thinking
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil sparks debate by suggesting the housing crisis requires 'Taylor Swift-level' policy innovation, drawing both criticism and support for her unconventional approach.
NHS Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Patients at Risk
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Father admits mercy killing of disabled son
Emmanuel Haros, 44, pleads guilty to manslaughter after suffocating his severely disabled 7-year-old son in their Surrey home. The tragic case raises difficult questions about carer burden and mercy killings.
Scottish Government warns of bankruptcy in financial crisis
Scotland faces an unprecedented financial emergency as ministers warn of potential 'bankruptcy' without urgent UK government intervention. Discover the implications for public services and the growing constitutional clash.
Jo Whiley's Husband in 'World of Pain' Amid Health Battle
BBC Radio 2 star Jo Whiley opens up about her husband's severe health struggles, revealing the immense toll of his debilitating condition and her dual role as a carer and broadcaster.
UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.
UK Cancer Cases Set for 33% Surge by 2050
Exclusive analysis reveals a stark postcode lottery in cancer rates across the UK, with the North West and Yorkshire facing the steepest increases. Health experts warn of an impending crisis driven by ageing population and lifestyle factors.
Pharmacists use personal savings to keep shops open
A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.
NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.
Denise Welch blasts 'disgusting' Kate Garraway trolls
Denise Welch slams critics of Kate Garraway's financial struggle to pay for late husband Derek's care, calling the trolling 'disgusting' and defending her ITV colleague's immense sacrifices.
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