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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Soul Midwife's Mission: Guiding a Peaceful Death
An extraordinary 'soul midwife' shares how she provides holistic, non-medical end-of-life care, offering comfort, dignity, and a guiding hand to those on their final journey.
NHS Hearing Aid Crisis: Toddlers Wait Two Years
Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.
Daughter's Brain Tumour Dismissed as 'Tummy Bug'
Exclusive: A mother's harrowing account of her daughter's brain tumour misdiagnosis. Her persistent fight for an MRI scan saved her child's life, sparking urgent calls for improved paediatric care and awareness of brain tumour symptoms 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.
UK Doctors Urge Covid Jabs for All Children Aged 5-11
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.
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.
Magnesium Gummies for Kids: Sleep Aid or Just Candy?
Nutritionists and paediatricians discuss the rising trend of magnesium glycinate gummies for children's sleep and overall health. Are they safe and effective?
Davina McCall on dad's heartbreaking final days
TV star Davina McCall shares emotional details about her father's final days, highlighting the challenges of end-of-life care in the UK.
Dr Anne Merriman: Palliative Care Pioneer Dies
Remembering Dr Anne Merriman, the pioneering medic who revolutionised hospice care in Africa and championed dignity in dying.
Toddler dies after air hose medical procedure tragedy
A two-year-old boy tragically passed away after medical professionals attempted to remove a popcorn kernel from his nose using an air hose, which led to a fatal lung rupture. The heartbreaking incident has raised serious questions about paediatric emergen
Hospice nurse reveals signs death is near
A compassionate hospice nurse shares the subtle yet telling signs that someone is nearing the end of life, offering crucial advice for families during this emotional time.
Nurse shares most common deathbed regrets
A palliative care nurse shares the most common regrets of the dying, offering profound insights into what truly matters at life's end.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for children 5-11
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorisation for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11, marking a pivotal moment in paediatric healthcare during the pandemic.
Surgeons perform groundbreaking paediatric procedures in UK
A team of skilled surgeons from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool and Royal Bolton Hospital have successfully completed a series of complex paediatric procedures, showcasing medical excellence in the UK.
UK Palliative Care Services Need Urgent Expansion
The Royal College of Physicians calls for urgent government action to improve palliative care services as demand surges across the UK.
Doctors urged to improve UK end-of-life care
The Royal College of Physicians calls for better training and support to enhance palliative care across the NHS.
Deadly baby brain condition: Key warning signs revealed
Experts warn parents about the critical symptoms of VOGM, a rare but dangerous brain abnormality in infants that requires urgent medical attention.
Hospice nurse reveals most common deathbed regret
A hospice nurse shares the most common regret she hears from patients nearing the end of their lives – and it's not what you might expect.
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.
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.
Newborn HIV vaccine shows promise in trials
Scientists are testing a groundbreaking HIV vaccine designed for newborns, offering hope in the fight against the virus. Early results show strong immune responses in trials.
UK care sector faces 152,000 staff shortage crisis
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.
Labor faces backlash over aged care reform delays
The Australian government is under fire as delays to crucial aged care reforms spark outrage among advocates and opposition leaders.
Girl, 4, dies after four hospital visits
A grieving family reveals their four-year-old daughter's tragic death following multiple hospital visits, raising serious concerns about NHS paediatric care.
ChatGPT plaques spark care home controversy
Care homes across Britain are installing brass plaques with QR codes linked to ChatGPT, raising ethical concerns about replacing human interaction with AI.
UK care homes face crisis as complaints surge
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.
Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed
The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.
NHS to vaccinate premature babies against RSV
The NHS is set to introduce a revolutionary vaccine to protect premature babies from severe respiratory infections like RSV, a major cause of winter hospitalisations.
Bristol care home failures caused woman's death
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.
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