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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.

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.

NHS Trust Faces Major Inquiry After Patient Death

An independent investigation has been launched into a London NHS trust following the tragic death of a mental health patient, revealing potential systemic failures in care protocols and safety measures.

Care worker admits killing 97-year-old resident

A healthcare worker has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a vulnerable 97-year-old woman at a Greater Manchester care facility, in a case that has raised serious questions about elderly care safety.

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.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

NHS Bed Blocking Costs £2.6 Billion Annually

Shocking new figures reveal how delayed discharges and social care failures are creating a devastating financial burden on Britain's health service, with thousands of beds occupied by patients who should have been released.

Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents

Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.

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.

Tenerife carer accused of elderly financial exploitation

Exclusive investigation reveals how a trusted carer allegedly drained an elderly woman's life savings while her family remained oblivious to the systematic financial abuse unfolding in their relative's Tenerife home.

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