Dementia patient wins £60k care negligence case
A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.
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Aged Care Patients Blocking Thousands of Hospital Beds
A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.
Elderly cancer patient dies after hospital discharge error
A devastating hospital blunder led to the death of Margaret 'Peggy' Mckay, 90, who was discharged with paracetamol despite suffering from undiagnosed cancer and sepsis.
Secret filming exposes abuse at dementia care home
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
Pensioners Missing £4,000 Benefit - Check Now
Thousands of UK pensioners could be missing out on up to £4,000 per year through Attendance Allowance. Discover if you qualify for this vital financial support.
Child attacks elderly worker in Kansas City store
Disturbing video captures a young child brutally assaulting a 70-year-old shop worker while adults watch in Kansas City convenience store. Police investigation underway.
Care CEO nominated for award amid neglect scandals
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Care staff face jail for lying about pensioner's death
Three care workers admit to covering up circumstances surrounding elderly resident's death from wheelchair fall complications in shocking care home scandal.
Care pay talks abandoned as sector crisis deepens
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
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.
Autumn Houseplant Survival: Expert Care Guide
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.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
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.
How Family Distance Makes Elderly Patients Sicker Longer
New research reveals why children of elderly patients often avoid hospitals, creating a vicious cycle of loneliness that slows recovery and increases NHS costs.
Dying Regrets: The 6 Questions Terminally Ill Wish They'd Asked
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.
£2 Bulldog Wrinkle Cleaning Hack Saves Hundreds
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.
Terminally ill Brits forced to seek assisted dying abroad
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.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
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.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
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.
Woman jailed for 'wicked' scam on dementia sufferer, 92
A deceitful woman has been sentenced to prison for a heartless con, stealing thousands from a 92-year-old dementia sufferer by posing as a carer. The judge condemned her 'evil' actions in a case that highlights the vulnerability of the elderly.
Theresa May Backs Assisted Dying Law Reform With Safeguards
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.
Holocaust survivor, 98, beaten to death in care home
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.
Vet's Essential Autumn Pet Care Guide: 5 Crucial Tips
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.
Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour
Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation
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.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
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.
NHS cataract rationing leaves elderly waiting in darkness
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of elderly Britons are being denied timely cataract surgery due to postcode rationing, with some NHS trusts imposing stricter vision thresholds. Critics condemn the 'cruel' postcode lottery as patients struggle wi
Nuns Evicted From Care Home After Six Decades
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
Double Cataract Surgery Slashes Fall Risk by 38% - NHS Study
Groundbreaking UK research demonstrates that sequential cataract surgery on both eyes dramatically improves quality of life, reduces falls, and enhances visual function compared to single-eye procedures.
Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.
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