Human connection is key to successful social work
New research reveals that building genuine, trusting relationships is the most critical factor for success in children's social work, outweighing procedural targets.
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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.
Expert: September Is Crucial For Your Lawn
Discover why September is the ultimate month for lawn care. Expert advice on autumn seeding, moss control, and achieving a lush, healthy garden for next spring.
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.
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.
NHS Donates Vital CT Scanner to Sunderland Hospice
In a remarkable act of NHS collaboration, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust donates a vital CT scanner to St Benedict's Hospice in Sunderland, drastically cutting end-of-life care waiting times and setting a new standard for community hea
Stacey Dooley Lands Major New BBC Documentary Series
Documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a powerful new BBC series exploring the UK's social care crisis, following her critically acclaimed work on 'Sleeping with the Nazis'.
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.
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.
Systemic Failures Led to Care Teen's Rape and Murder
A damning inquest reveals catastrophic multi-agency failures that left a 17-year-old girl in care vulnerable, leading to her brutal rape and murder by a convicted sex offender in Greater Manchester.
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'.
Elderly Women Trapped for Hours in Scorching Kentucky Hot Tub
Two elderly women were hospitalised after being trapped for hours in a malfunctioning hot tub in Kentucky, suffering severe burns in a harrowing incident that required a complex emergency rescue.
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.
5 Crucial Gardening Jobs You MUST Do This July
An expert gardener reveals the five essential tasks to tackle in your garden this July to ensure vibrant blooms, a healthy lawn, and a bountiful harvest. Don't miss these pro tips!
Urgent Weekend Warning For UK Hydrangea Owners
UK gardening experts issue an urgent weekend warning for hydrangea owners. A simple mistake this weekend could prevent your blooms from flowering next year. Here's the essential action you must take.
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.
Council launches urgent review after teen's death in care
A local council has initiated a rapid safeguarding review following the mysterious death of a vulnerable 13-year-old schoolgirl who was feared to have been raped and murdered while in the care system.
13-Year-Old's Heartbreaking Life as Mum in UK Care Crisis
Exclusive images and interviews reveal the devastating reality of a teenage girl forced into motherhood at just 13, highlighting Britain's growing epidemic of child carers and the systemic failures putting vulnerable children at risk.
Tracee Ellis Ross's nude photoshoot for Pattern Beauty launch
Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross unveils her new Pattern Beauty body care range with a powerful, nude photoshoot, championing body positivity and self-love for all skin types and textures.
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.
Stolen BMW care home crash: Two men admit guilt
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.
Expert Alzheimer's Care Strategies for UK Families
Leading dementia specialists share crucial, evidence-based advice for British families navigating Alzheimer's care. Discover practical coping strategies, communication techniques, and vital support resources to improve quality of life for both patients an
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.
Vinegar Trick for Fluffier Hydrangeas
Discover the easy gardening tip that will transform your hydrangeas into lush, vibrant blooms with minimal effort. Perfect for UK gardeners!
NHS shifts pregnancy care from GPs to midwives
The NHS is set to shift routine pregnancy appointments from GPs to midwives in a bid to improve care and reduce pressure on general practices.
Mum's care home plea reveals shocking family secret
A married mother's desperate plea to visit her dying father in a care home led to a devastating revelation about his true identity.
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.
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