Dad invents period underwear for his daughter
Discover how one dad's quest to help his daughter during her first period led to the creation of innovative period-proof underwear, changing feminine hygiene forever.
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Care CEO nominated for award amid neglect scandals
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Care staff face jail for lying about pensioner's death
Three care workers admit to covering up circumstances surrounding elderly resident's death from wheelchair fall complications in shocking care home scandal.
Care pay talks abandoned as sector crisis deepens
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
Teens ditch tampons for sustainable period pants
A new generation is revolutionising period care, ditching single-use products for sustainable period pants. Discover why this eco-conscious shift is trending and what it means for the future.
London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable
Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
IndiLiSi & People Tree: Redefining UK Sustainable Fashion
Discover how IndiLiSi and People Tree are revolutionising UK fashion with their commitment to sustainable materials, Fair Trade practices, and timeless, elegant designs. Your definitive guide to building an ethical wardrobe.
Long Covid Linked to Heavier Periods in New Study
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a distressing new symptom of Long Covid, with women experiencing significant changes to their menstrual cycles, including heavier bleeding and worsened premenstrual symptoms.
Sustainable Textiles: Fashion's Green Revolution with Lauren Choi
Discover how Lauren Choi's innovative textile company is transforming fashion with mushroom leather and algae dyes, making sustainability the new industry standard.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
Nuns Evicted From Care Home After Six Decades
In a poignant turn of events, an order of nuns running a cherished care home in Chigwell, Essex, face eviction after six decades of service. The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary must return to their convent, leaving residents and the local c
Children's care home costs hit £320,000 per year in England
Exclusive: The average annual cost for a children's care home place in England has reached £319,680, pushing local authorities to breaking point and forcing desperate measures to protect vulnerable youth.
Why 'Well Enough' Is the New Perfect in Wellness
Exhausted by the pursuit of perfect health? Discover why the 'Well Enough' movement is gaining traction among experts and how embracing 'good enough' wellness could be the key to sustainable health in 2024.
Your Guide to Buying Fewer, Better Things
Discover how The Guardian's new newsletter, The Filter, helps UK consumers break free from fast fashion and mindless consumption. Learn to make smarter, more sustainable purchases that save money and the planet.
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.
Nepal criminalises Hindu 'menstruation exile' ritual
Nepal's Supreme Court criminalises the ancient 'chhaupadi' practice, outlawing the banishment of women to menstrual huts. A landmark victory for women's rights and safety.
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.
Suri 20 Electric Toothbrush Review: A Silent Revolution?
We put the revolutionary Suri 20 electric toothbrush to the test. Discover if its sustainable design, whisper-quiet motor, and app integration make it the new market leader or a case of style over substance.
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.
Toy Swaps Revolution: Aussie Communities Tackle Waste
Discover how grassroots toy swap initiatives across Australia are tackling the nation's toy waste crisis, saving families money and building stronger communities while reducing landfill.
UK Petition Demands Paid Menstrual Leave for Endometriosis
A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.
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.
Endometriosis Diagnosis Delay: 14-Year NHS Crisis
A shocking new report reveals endometriosis patients wait an average of 14 years for diagnosis, with devastating impacts on careers, mental health, and relationships. Campaigners demand urgent NHS action.
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'.
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