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.
Two Scottish brothers, Ewan and Jamie MacLean, have successfully rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, surpassing their £1 million fundraising goal for the British Heart Foundation and MND Scotland in a heroic tribute to their late father.
Discover how a humble garden centre in the Cotswolds became the UK's most surprising and sought-after celebrity haunt, attracting A-listers from Kate Moss to the Beckhams.
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.
A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.
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.
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.
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.
British scientists develop a revolutionary blood test that detects motor neurone disease (MND) in under a minute, offering hope for faster diagnosis and accelerated drug trials.
A major fire has devastated a watersports centre in Nottinghamshire, destroying dozens of kayaks and canoes. Shocking footage captures the intense blaze as crews battle the inferno.
A father's early Motor Neurone Disease symptom was cruelly dismissed as a long Covid side-effect. Read his family's harrowing journey and the urgent warning they now share.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how the body's natural process for creating proteins becomes 'clogged', leading to the motor neurone damage seen in MND, opening new avenues for treatment.
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.
ITV's Coronation Street has earned massive praise for its incredibly realistic and heartbreaking portrayal of Paul Foreman's Motor Neurone Disease battle, with fans calling the performance 'award-winning'.
In an incredibly moving social media post, Lindsay Burrow shares a poignant family photo and a powerful message of love and remembrance for her late husband, rugby legend Rob Burrow, on his first birthday since his passing.
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.
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'.
The Princess of Wales has moved the nation by personally reaching out to the family of a rugby league legend after his tragic death, showcasing her profound empathy and dedication to her royal role.
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.
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.
Experts investigate unusual clusters of motor neurone disease cases in Edinburgh, Cornwall, and Norfolk, raising concerns about potential environmental triggers.
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.
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
New figures reveal a deepening crisis in the UK's adult social care sector, with a staggering 152,000 vacant positions. Experts warn of severe consequences for vulnerable adults as recruitment struggles continue.
The Australian government is under fire as delays to crucial aged care reforms spark outrage among advocates and opposition leaders.
Care homes across Britain are installing brass plaques with QR codes linked to ChatGPT, raising ethical concerns about replacing human interaction with AI.
Paul Jameson, a former teacher from the UK, opens up about his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), detailing his symptoms and the emotional toll of the diagnosis.
New data reveals a worrying surge in complaints about UK care homes, with Age UK highlighting deteriorating conditions and staffing shortages. Experts call for urgent reforms.
A coroner's report reveals a series of catastrophic failures at a Bristol care home that led to the tragic death of a vulnerable woman. Read the full investigation.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield embarks on a gruelling fundraising challenge to support MND research at Leeds Beckett University, raising millions for the NHS.