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.
Discover essential autumn houseplant care strategies from horticulture experts. Learn how to adjust watering, lighting and humidity to keep your plants healthy through the cooler months.
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.
Struggling to see your GP? New NHS data reveals the exact opening times for surgeries across England, making it easier to book appointments and access care.
New research reveals why children of elderly patients often avoid hospitals, creating a vicious cycle of loneliness that slows recovery and increases NHS costs.
A major investigation is underway after two GPs took their own lives following inspections by the same healthcare watchdog. The case raises urgent questions about the pressure on family doctors and the methods of the Care Quality Commission.
A controversial loophole allows Australians to pre-book cemetery plots online, leading to a frantic 'land grab' for prime burial spots and accusations of a morbid hustle.
A powerful new study reveals the profound regrets and unasked questions of those facing terminal ALS, offering a poignant lesson for us all about living without regrets.
American states are radically rewriting public health rules, creating a patchwork of vaccine policies that challenge federal guidance and could reshape preventive care nationwide.
British bulldog owners have discovered a revolutionary, vet-approved cleaning method using a simple £2 product to combat painful skin fold infections, saving a fortune on expensive treatments.
Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.
Exclusive investigation reveals the heartbreaking journeys of terminally ill UK citizens travelling to Dignitas in Switzerland, as calls grow for a compassionate change in UK assisted dying laws.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.
The British Medical Association has accused NHS England of 'gaslighting' GPs and imposing a contract, escalating a bitter dispute over primary care funding and workload.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Theresa May reveals dramatic shift in stance on assisted dying, calling for 'proper safeguards' in potential new legislation. The former Prime Minister's comments signal growing political momentum for reform.
Exclusive: The NHS is set to roll out a major new preventative health scheme offering free mid-life health 'MOTs' to ease the burden on GP services and tackle long-term conditions early.
A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor has been brutally murdered in her US nursing home. Her 82-year-old roommate has been charged with second-degree murder in a shocking case that raises serious questions about patient safety and care home vetting procedures.
Expert veterinary advice on how to safeguard your dog or cat from autumn hazards like conkers, antifreeze, and seasonal anxiety. Learn essential tips for grooming, exercise, and creating a safe home environment.
Groundbreaking research reveals the Moon is gradually spiralling away from Earth at 3.8cm per year, a phenomenon that will fundamentally alter our planet's environment and the length of our day over millions of years.
Exclusive NHS figures show a dramatic rise in caesarean sections in England, with over a third of all births now delivered via surgery, sparking a major debate on maternity care.
Exclusive analysis shows a deepening crisis in cancer care across England as the majority of NHS hospital trusts consistently fail to meet crucial 62-day treatment targets, leaving thousands of patients in potentially dangerous waiting limbo.
A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.
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.
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
Exclusive investigation reveals how Eton College and other top boarding schools are partnering to revolutionise Britain's children's homes system, bringing academic excellence and pastoral care to vulnerable children.
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.