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'.
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.
Shocking discovery at a Colorado funeral home as authorities find 115 bodies improperly stored, with some dating back to 2019. Families speak of their devastation as FBI joins investigation.
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.
Two men have pleaded guilty after a reckless stolen car joyride ended in tragedy, crashing into a dementia care home in Sheffield and causing the deaths of two elderly residents.
Health chiefs on the Isle of Rum are offering nurses a £60,000 salary to work on one of the UK's most remote islands, famed for its breathtaking landscapes and tiny population.
A derelict nursing home in New York has been snapped up by a cannabis company for $1.5 million, sparking debate over the changing landscape of property and business in the state.
The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.
An eye-opening account of the tireless dedication and resilience of A&E nurses, as witnessed during a shadowing shift in a busy UK hospital.
A married mother's desperate plea to visit her dying father in a care home led to a devastating revelation about his true identity.
A new report by UnitedHealth highlights a concerning surge in hospital admissions from nursing homes, raising questions about elderly care standards.
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 shocking report reveals that vulnerable residents from an Oxford care home were forcibly deported to Ghana by the Home Office, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
The UK care sector faces a staffing crisis as Labour's new visa restrictions could deter migrant workers, leaving vulnerable patients at risk. Experts warn this policy is short-sighted and politically motivated.
Top medical bodies warn of severe strain on the NHS, calling for immediate government intervention to prevent a collapse in patient care.
Disturbing footage shows 95-year-old Clare Nowland being tasered by police in her nursing home, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
A Scottish nurse has been struck off after stealing money from a vulnerable patient in her care. The Nursing and Midwifery Council found her actions 'fundamentally incompatible' with professional standards.
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.
The General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council are probing serious allegations of professional misconduct involving healthcare staff in Fife and Dundee.
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.
The head of the Royal College of Nursing resigns as pressure mounts over NHS staffing shortages and pay disputes.
A Fife nurse has been removed from the nursing register after misconduct involving a vulnerable patient, as ruled by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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.
A revealing look at the gruelling reality of nursing in the NHS, where exhaustion is a daily battle and the emotional toll is often overlooked.
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A damning new report highlights severe staffing shortages in UK care homes, raising concerns over resident safety and quality of care.