Elderly face eviction as Lancashire care homes face axe
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
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476 Scottish Care Homes Close, Families Face 100-Mile Trips
New figures reveal 476 care homes in Scotland have closed in a decade, forcing relatives to travel over 100 miles to visit loved ones. Industry bosses warn of an NHS crisis. Discover the impact.
Toddler dies after hospital medication error: lawsuit
A Florida family is suing a hospital after their two-year-old son died, alleging a doctor's decimal point error led to a fatal potassium overdose. Read the full tragic story.
Assisted Dying Bill Drives Palliative Care Funding Talks
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
Bosnia care home fire kills 15 from overloaded cable
Investigation reveals overloaded power cable caused fatal Bosnia retirement home fire killing 15 elderly residents. Authorities probe potential neglect as manager resigns.
Mum dies after childbirth as husband demands answers
A husband is seeking answers after his wife, Ilona Kazik, 32, died from a brain bleed 11 days after giving birth. She never held her newborn son. Read the full story.
Toddler dies after hospital decimal point error
A two-year-old boy with special needs died after a misplaced decimal point caused a tenfold medication overdose at a Florida hospital, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
Sally Kirkland, 84, in Hospice Care
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland, 84, is now in hospice care in Palm Springs following dementia, infections, and falls. A GoFundMe supports her medical costs. Read her story.
Barnsley woman's legacy transforms Marie Curie hospices
A remarkable story of generosity unfolds as a Barnsley woman's final gift to Marie Curie sparks a nationwide legacy, funding vital hospice services from Preston to Bristol and beyond.
Paul Ogrady saves pensioner from care home eviction
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.
Author Christopher St John's agonising death revealed
The tragic medical negligence case that led to the painful death of acclaimed author Christopher St John, whose final days were marked by unimaginable suffering in a US hospital.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
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.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
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.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning
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.
Winter Snake Plant Care: 7 Essential Tips
Discover expert winter care secrets for snake plants. Learn how to protect your Sansevieria from cold damage, adjust watering routines, and maintain vibrant growth through the challenging months.
Constant pain after NHS dental cleaning leaves life in ruins
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
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.
Kent hospice damaged by hurricane, services threatened
A Kent hospice serving vulnerable patients faces severe disruption after hurricane-force winds caused extensive damage, putting critical care services at risk.
WWE Legend King Kong Bundy's Health Mystery Deepens
Conflicting reports emerge about the condition of 67-year-old WWE icon King Kong Bundy as family members offer contradictory statements about his health status and hospice care.
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.
Veteran dies in scalding care home shower - family sues
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.
Care home bosses jailed for £1.2m fraud against residents
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.
Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill
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.
Stolen BMW care home crash kills elderly in police chase
Shocking footage reveals the moment stolen BMW crashes into care home during police pursuit, contributing to deaths of two elderly residents in horrific incident.
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.
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.
NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn
Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.
Princess Beatrice visits Teenage Cancer Trust hospice
The royal showed her support for young cancer patients during an emotional visit to a specialist hospice, continuing her long-standing commitment to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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