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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.
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.
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.
Boy, 14, lived with parents' corpses for 5 months
A harrowing case of neglect emerges as a 14-year-old boy is discovered living alone with his deceased parents' bodies for five months in a Benidorm flat. Shocking details reveal a desperate struggle for survival.
Couple jailed for keeping six kids locked in filthy home
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
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.
NHS Scandal: Grandmother's Horrific Final Days in Hospital
A damning report reveals the horrific neglect 85-year-old Valerie Kneale suffered in her last days at a major NHS hospital, prompting a formal apology from the health trust and raising urgent questions about elderly care standards.
Stacey Dooley Lands Major New BBC Documentary Series
Documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a powerful new BBC series exploring the UK's social care crisis, following her critically acclaimed work on 'Sleeping with the Nazis'.
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.
Mum and partner jailed for life over toddler's death in squalor
A mother and her partner have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her three-year-old daughter, found lifeless in a pest-infested 'cell' in Greater Manchester. The harrowing case reveals a history of abuse and neglect.
Mum investigated after son, 12, eaten alive by fleas
A mother is under investigation after her 12-year-old son was found covered in thousands of flea bites in their squalid home, leading to a severe infection that claimed his life.
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.
Wheelchair User Abandoned Outside Medical Centre
A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.
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'.
Couple Jailed for Heinous Neglect of Newborn Girl
Cherie Walker and Dustin Walker have been sentenced to prison after their newborn daughter was discovered in squalid conditions, malnourished and surrounded by drug paraphernalia in a shocking case of child neglect in the UK.
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.
British Woman Left on Peru Hospital Floor for 40 Hours
Shocking neglect as Maria Hermilia Murrieta, 76, is left for two days on a cold hospital floor in Peru without a bed, food, or water. Her family's desperate plea exposes a healthcare system in crisis.
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.
Woman left dad to rot in chair for weeks
A woman from Kent faces jail after leaving her elderly father to decompose in a chair for weeks before seeking help. The harrowing case highlights severe neglect.
Care workers caught dragging teen in shocking footage
Exclusive footage reveals care workers dragging a teenage boy by his ankles in a shocking display of mistreatment. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation.
Toddler wanders streets alone as mother parties
A two-year-old child was discovered roaming busy city streets unsupervised as his mother attended a party, sparking outrage and an investigation by Brazilian authorities.
TV star hits back at trolls over baby neglect claims
A prominent Channel Seven personality has hit back at vicious online trolls accusing her of neglecting her newborn just weeks after giving birth.
Elderly patient trapped in hospital bed for days
A terrified grandmother was left stranded in a hospital bed for days without proper care, exposing the dire state of NHS staffing shortages.
Florida Couple Arrested for Foster Child Abuse
A Florida couple entrusted with foster children faces shocking allegations of abuse, including starvation and physical violence, as authorities uncover a harrowing case of neglect.
Mum's horror as hospital refused to wash newborn baby
A devastated mother shares her traumatic experience after hospital staff allegedly refused to wash her newborn, leaving her feeling abandoned during a vulnerable time.
Parents accused of ignoring warning signs before son killed siblings
A Washington couple faces scrutiny after their son allegedly murdered his siblings, with reports suggesting they dismissed concerning behaviour prior to the tragedy.
Southport residents voice concerns over crime and neglect
Locals in Southport express frustration over increasing crime rates and perceived lack of attention from authorities, drawing comparisons to other neglected UK towns.
Father dies in scalding bath at care home
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
Harmony Montgomery's mother sues father over alleged abuse
The mother of Harmony Montgomery, a missing girl from New Hampshire, has filed a lawsuit against the child's father, accusing him of abuse and neglect. The case has drawn national attention amid ongoing investigations.
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