Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
Category : Search result: elderly poverty
Pensioners use burial funds for emergency bills
Exclusive: One in five low-income pensioners find a £50 emergency bill 'impossible' as desperate older people pull their own teeth and raid burial funds to survive. Urgent government action needed.
Gambling tax could rescue 75,000 children from poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
Jess Phillips Reveals Shocking Child Poverty in Commons
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers powerful testimony about childhood deprivation in Britain, challenging the government's record on poverty during debate on Dame Louise Casey's landmark report.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Food Bank Crisis as Benefits Lapse Sparks Hunger Fears
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Hygiene Poverty Crisis Grips UK Schools Amid Soaring Costs
Soaring living costs are pushing families into hygiene poverty, with schools across Britain now supplying basic toiletries and period products to struggling pupils.
Emilia Clarke joins child poverty campaign with MPs
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke unites with MPs and charities in urgent call for government to reinstate legally-binding child poverty targets as crisis deepens across Britain.
Broken Britain: London Poverty Crisis Deepens
Shocking new data reveals how areas like Jaywick and London boroughs show escalating deprivation, food bank reliance, and child poverty amid Britain's growing inequality divide.
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.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap essential to cut poverty
New research reveals partial reforms to the controversial two-child benefit limit won't significantly reduce poverty, with experts calling for complete abolition to protect vulnerable families.
Children overtake pensioners in UK poverty crisis
New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.
IFS: Child Poverty to Reach Record High in UK
New analysis reveals child poverty in Britain is projected to reach its highest level since records began, with nearly one in three children affected by 2028-29.
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.
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.
Millions of Older Brits Sacrifice Essentials for Healthcare
Shocking Age UK research reveals nearly 4 million older people are sacrificing essentials as NHS pressures push them towards private healthcare.
Benefit cap leaves families with 50p daily after essentials
Shocking new research reveals the benefit cap is pushing thousands of UK families into extreme poverty, with some having less than 50p per person per day for food and other essentials after housing costs.
NHS hip fracture crisis puts elderly patients at risk
Exclusive investigation reveals how delayed hip fracture surgeries are costing lives and burdening taxpayers with millions in avoidable NHS costs. Senior doctors demand urgent government action.
Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty
Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
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.
Elderly couple dead for months without coroner investigation
An elderly couple lay undiscovered for months in their London home due to coroner service delays, raising serious questions about elderly care and public service failures.
Scottish child poverty worst in Western Europe
Shocking new report reveals Scottish children are suffering the highest poverty rates in Western Europe, with UK government policies blamed for worsening conditions.
Scotland's child poverty crisis worst in Western Europe
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children
New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.
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.
Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap to Fight Child Poverty
New analysis reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as poverty rates soar. Discover why campaigners and cross-party MPs demand immediate action.
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
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