Unclaimed Children's Coats Reveal UK Care System Crisis
An exclusive investigation uncovers the poignant tale of unclaimed children's coats in UK care systems, revealing a silent epidemic of loneliness and the urgent need for foster families.
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Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp
A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.
182% Surge in Online Child Exploitation in Australia
Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.
Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home
Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.
Girl, 6, rescued from locked room; cruel parents arrested
A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
Hospice nurse's emotional plea for assisted dying law change
An experienced hospice nurse from Sussex shares her emotional journey and urges UK lawmakers to reconsider assisted dying laws, revealing the harsh realities of terminal suffering.
Urgent Blue Badge Warning For Disabled Drivers
Drivers with disabilities are being issued an urgent warning as councils crack down on Blue Badge misuse with new surveillance tech. Find out how these changes could affect you.
Arizona Child Services Failed: Toddler Murdered
The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.
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.
Disabled Boy Dies with Cocaine in System After School Failings
Exclusive investigation reveals a vulnerable disabled boy died with cocaine in his system after attending a special needs school in Croydon. Shocking failings exposed in safeguarding protocols.
Mother barred from Butlin's over gender-critical views
A mother from Surrey was banned from a holiday camp after staff discovered her gender-critical views online, sparking a fierce debate on free speech and discrimination in the UK.
£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby
A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma
Elderly Home Care Programme Failing, Puts Australians at Risk
A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
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.
Swim instructor assaults disabled child, dragged by hair
A swimming instructor from Surrey has been sentenced after a horrifying incident where she violently dragged a disabled child by the hair across a pool. The distressing footage led to her downfall.
Mum handcuffs son, 7, to bed for 12 hours in UK neglect case
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
Cornwall Council Uses AI to Decide Elderly Care Budgets
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
Australia Announces National Child Sex Offender Registry
In a historic decision for child protection, Australia is establishing a publicly accessible national registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents to perform crucial safety checks.
Share your experiences of caregiving for family in the UK
Guardian seeks personal stories from Britain's informal caregivers. Share the challenges and realities of supporting elderly relatives and siblings to shed light on this vital, often hidden, workforce.
Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges
UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.
Florida Man Bullies Disabled Children on School Bus
A Florida man faces intense backlash after a viral video captured him verbally abusing and intimidating children with special needs on their school bus. The incident, met with swift condemnation, has sparked a police investigation and a wider conversation
Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home
A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.
Mum's disabled bay blocked by neighbour with 'selfish' note
A furious mum was left unable to park in her designated disabled bay after a neighbour blocked it and left a 'selfish' note. The shocking incident has sparked outrage online.
Husband forced to tear down drive for ill wife
A devoted husband's efforts to help his ailing wife have been crushed by council bureaucracy, leaving him devastated.
Albanian migrant jailed for drug offences
An Albanian migrant who entered the UK illegally has been sentenced to prison for selling drugs to send money to his disabled father in Albania.
JD Vance parks in disabled spot at Cotswolds farm shop
US Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance faces backlash after being photographed parking in a disabled spot at a Cotswolds farm shop, igniting fury among locals and disability advocates.
Disabled child seized in LA ICE raids
A disabled child was reportedly taken during recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, sparking outrage and raising concerns over immigration enforcement tactics.
Blind passengers forgotten on Southwest flight
Two blind women were left stranded on a Southwest Airlines flight after staff forgot about them, raising serious concerns about airline negligence.
Council denies parking for disabled wife
A frustrated husband's plea to build a parking space for his disabled wife was rejected by the council, sparking outrage over accessibility rights.
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