Five-year-old dies after routine tonsil surgery
Amber Milnes, 5, died from a haemorrhage days after tonsil surgery at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Her parents had expected overnight stay due to her rare condition. Read the full investigation.
Category : Search result: child medical care
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
Elderly face eviction as Lancashire care homes face axe
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
476 Scottish Care Homes Close, Families Face 100-Mile Trips
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
Paul Ogrady saves pensioner from care home eviction
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Five-year-old girl dies in school medical emergency
A five-year-old girl has tragically passed away following a sudden medical emergency outside her primary school in Merseyside, leaving the community in mourning.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Winter Snake Plant Care: 7 Essential Tips
Discover expert winter care secrets for snake plants. Learn how to protect your Sansevieria from cold damage, adjust watering routines, and maintain vibrant growth through the challenging months.
Grandma found dead after care home disappearance
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
US Hospital Crisis: Patients Treated in Corridors
Exclusive investigation reveals American hospitals at breaking point with patients receiving critical care in hallways and temporary spaces due to severe overcrowding.
Mum saves daughter after doctors miss bowel condition
A mother's persistent concerns saved her daughter's life after medical professionals repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as a stomach bug, only to discover a dangerous bowel condition requiring emergency surgery.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
Veteran dies in scalding care home shower - family sues
The family of a 73-year-old US Army veteran is suing an Oklahoma care facility after he suffered fatal burns in a dangerously hot shower, alleging gross negligence and wrongful death.
Care home bosses jailed for £1.2m fraud against residents
Two care home directors from Surrey have been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding elderly and vulnerable residents of over £1.2 million in a shocking case of financial abuse.
Flourishing at 50: Revolutionary Aged Care Success
Discover the groundbreaking aged care facility in Surrey that's redefining senior living, where residents in their 50s and 60s are thriving through innovative care approaches and community integration.
Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
Lydia Bright: Foster care system is broken
Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright opens up about her personal experience in foster care and calls for urgent reform to support vulnerable children across the UK.
Kent mother's NHS ordeal: GP refused toddler's MRI scan
Exclusive: A Kent mother reveals her distress after an NHS GP dismissed urgent MRI scan request for her two-year-old daughter showing potential brain injury symptoms, raising serious concerns about patient safety.
NI GPs Face Mandatory Rare Disease Training
All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.
Elderly sleep on mouse-infested mattresses in care homes
Disturbing investigation reveals elderly care home residents forced to sleep alongside mice nesting in mattresses as facilities face closure across the UK.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
Toxic UK immigration debate driving away care workers
Britain's hostile political debate on immigration is causing a dangerous exodus of overseas care staff, putting the entire social care system at risk of collapse.
Australia's Aged Care Overhaul Cuts Waiting Lists
Australia's aged care sector undergoes transformative changes as new government reforms dramatically reduce waiting times while grappling with soaring demand from an ageing population.
Tomorrow I Leave: The heartbreaking cost of care work
This poignant film exposes the emotional toll on care workers sacrificing their personal lives, offering a raw portrayal of Britain's undervalued care sector.
Philadelphia Children's Hospital Investigated for Transgender Care Fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals serious allegations of fraudulent billing and insurance misconduct at prominent children's hospital's gender clinic, raising concerns about patient welfare and financial integrity.
Australia's Aged Care Crisis: Human Cost Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating human impact of Australia's failing aged care system, with Greens Senator Penny Allman-Payne demanding urgent government action.
Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut
A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.
Page 1 of 4