Hospice nurse's emotional plea for assisted dying law change
An experienced hospice nurse from Sussex shares her emotional journey and urges UK lawmakers to reconsider assisted dying laws, revealing the harsh realities of terminal suffering.
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NHS Donates Vital CT Scanner to Sunderland Hospice
In a remarkable act of NHS collaboration, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust donates a vital CT scanner to St Benedict's Hospice in Sunderland, drastically cutting end-of-life care waiting times and setting a new standard for community hea
Stacey Dooley Lands Major New BBC Documentary Series
Documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a powerful new BBC series exploring the UK's social care crisis, following her critically acclaimed work on 'Sleeping with the Nazis'.
Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
Hospice Scandal: Bosses 'Sent Ambulance Away' From Dying Dad
A family's harrowing account of their father's final moments at a closed hospice in St Leonards-on-Sea. Management accused of heartless neglect and sending away critical care.
Damning Report Exposes Hospice Scandal: Dying Patients Forced Out
A devastating report reveals how St John's Hospice in Westminster abruptly closed, forcing terminally ill patients into ambulances. Bosses condemned for catastrophic failures in patient care and communication.
Elderly Home Care Programme Failing, Puts Australians at Risk
A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
Miniature therapy horses help terminally ill children find voice
Heartwarming initiative uses miniature horses to provide emotional support and help children find their voice during their final days in paediatric palliative care across Britain.
Cornwall Council Uses AI to Decide Elderly Care Budgets
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
Soul Midwife's Mission: Guiding a Peaceful Death
An extraordinary 'soul midwife' shares how she provides holistic, non-medical end-of-life care, offering comfort, dignity, and a guiding hand to those on their final journey.
5 Crucial Gardening Jobs You MUST Do This July
An expert gardener reveals the five essential tasks to tackle in your garden this July to ensure vibrant blooms, a healthy lawn, and a bountiful harvest. Don't miss these pro tips!
Urgent Weekend Warning For UK Hydrangea Owners
UK gardening experts issue an urgent weekend warning for hydrangea owners. A simple mistake this weekend could prevent your blooms from flowering next year. Here's the essential action you must take.
Share your experiences of caregiving for family in the UK
Guardian seeks personal stories from Britain's informal caregivers. Share the challenges and realities of supporting elderly relatives and siblings to shed light on this vital, often hidden, workforce.
Tracee Ellis Ross's nude photoshoot for Pattern Beauty launch
Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross unveils her new Pattern Beauty body care range with a powerful, nude photoshoot, championing body positivity and self-love for all skin types and textures.
Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home
A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.
Stolen BMW care home crash: Two men admit guilt
Two men have pleaded guilty after a reckless stolen car joyride ended in tragedy, crashing into a dementia care home in Sheffield and causing the deaths of two elderly residents.
Expert Alzheimer's Care Strategies for UK Families
Leading dementia specialists share crucial, evidence-based advice for British families navigating Alzheimer's care. Discover practical coping strategies, communication techniques, and vital support resources to improve quality of life for both patients an
Davina McCall on dad's heartbreaking final days
TV star Davina McCall shares emotional details about her father's final days, highlighting the challenges of end-of-life care in the UK.
Dr Anne Merriman: Palliative Care Pioneer Dies
Remembering Dr Anne Merriman, the pioneering medic who revolutionised hospice care in Africa and championed dignity in dying.
Dying patients moved amid sudden hospice closure
Terminally ill patients were abruptly transferred from a closing hospice, with reports of chaotic scenes and distress in their final hours. Managers accused of cruelty.
Vinegar Trick for Fluffier Hydrangeas
Discover the easy gardening tip that will transform your hydrangeas into lush, vibrant blooms with minimal effort. Perfect for UK gardeners!
Hospice nurse reveals signs death is near
A compassionate hospice nurse shares the subtle yet telling signs that someone is nearing the end of life, offering crucial advice for families during this emotional time.
Phil Collins slams AI hospital photos
Music legend Phil Collins has expressed outrage over AI-generated photos depicting him as frail and hospitalised, alongside a fake image of Paul McCartney in hospice care.
Mum's care home plea reveals shocking family secret
A married mother's desperate plea to visit her dying father in a care home led to a devastating revelation about his true identity.
Doctors urged to improve UK end-of-life care
The Royal College of Physicians calls for better training and support to enhance palliative care across the NHS.
Hospice nurse reveals most common deathbed regret
A hospice nurse shares the most common regret she hears from patients nearing the end of their lives – and it's not what you might expect.
Care workers caught dragging teen in shocking footage
Exclusive footage reveals care workers dragging a teenage boy by his ankles in a shocking display of mistreatment. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation.
Oxford care home residents deported to Ghana
A shocking report reveals that vulnerable residents from an Oxford care home were forcibly deported to Ghana by the Home Office, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
James Whale's final selfless act amid cancer battle
Legendary radio host James Whale, facing terminal cancer, makes a selfless decision to move to a hospice, inspiring millions with his courage and generosity.
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