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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.
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.
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.
Amidst NHS pressures and social care cuts, an intricate network of informal carers across the UK is providing vital support to vulnerable people, new research reveals.
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.
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Discover expert gardening secrets for growing magnificent hydrangeas in your British garden. From soil secrets to perfect pruning, learn how to achieve spectacular flowers year after year.
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Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals American hospitals at breaking point with patients receiving critical care in hallways and temporary spaces due to severe overcrowding.
Exclusive: The devastated family of a grandmother who died in a care home now under murder investigation reveals her haunting final words about her treatment.
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.
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.
A Manchester care home nurse has been removed from the profession after a shocking incident where she assaulted a vulnerable resident and attacked a colleague who tried to intervene.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.
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A damning new report exposes critical gaps in UK end-of-life care, with terminally ill patients facing unacceptable delays and inadequate support during their final days.
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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.
A Sydney aged care facility manager faces serious charges after allegedly administering sedatives to elderly residents without medical authorisation, raising concerns about vulnerable care standards.
Major NHS overhaul will allow hospital emergency departments to directly refer patients to specialists using digital technology, reducing GP bottlenecks and streamlining care pathways across England.
An Arizona woman received devastating news that her uncle had passed away in his retirement home, only to discover he was alive and well days later in a bizarre case of mistaken identity.
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.
Discover the surprising causes behind those worrying brown patches on your prickly pear cactus and learn expert solutions to restore your plant's health.
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.
Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh reveals his crucial July gardening jobs that will transform your outdoor space into a blooming paradise this summer.