Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announces a £50m funding increase for the Disabled Facilities Grant, supporting home adaptations for thousands while a major care commission continues its work. Discover the government's plans.
A retired cardiologist reveals giving a 'very large dose' to end suffering, backing the assisted dying bill after witnessing 'grotesque' deaths. Read his powerful testimony.
Retired cardiologist Dr Liam Hughes reveals giving a 'very large dose' of painkillers to end suffering, urging support for the assisted dying bill to prevent 'grotesque' deaths.
A Guardian reader faces a profound ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Expert advice from a clinical psychologist on navigating confidentiality, depression, and end-of-life fears.
A reader faces an agonising ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Experts advise on balancing confidentiality, support, and the law. Read the full advice.
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warns the new assisted suicide bill is unsafe, fearing cancer patients may choose death over treatment due to poor care. Read the full analysis.
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warns the assisted suicide bill is unsafe, fearing cancer patients may choose death over treatment due to poor care. Read the full analysis.
An NHS GP urges families to reassess dementia care over Christmas, highlighting key signs that specialist support may be needed. Plan for safety and dignity.
Sue Ryder palliative care staff describe the emotional challenges of Christmas and how they fulfil patients' final festive wishes, from family reunions to special gifts. Discover their moving stories.
Derbyshire County Council, led by Reform UK, announces closure of eight care homes after sale fails. Over 200 jobs at risk, sparking backlash from unions and MPs. Read the full story.
Brave Katie-Rae Edmunds, 7, who has had three open heart surgeries and is now blind, finds laughter again through Lifelites' sensory technology. Support our Christmas appeal to help more children.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to guarantee the safety of proposed assisted dying laws, citing a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care. Read the full report on the controversial Bill.
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils a £547 million funding injection for children's social care, vowing to reshape the system after her own experience working in a women's refuge.
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
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.
Discover how Companion Voices provides musical comfort to people at life's end across England. This gentle service offers profound support through song. Learn more about this moving initiative.
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.
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.
Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp has shared his poignant end-of-life care preferences, choosing son Roman over daughter Harley for critical medical decisions before entering I'm A Celebrity.
Groundbreaking research shows psychedelic therapy could transform end-of-life care in Britain. Discover how psilocybin helps patients find peace and meaning.
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.
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
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.
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.