Dementia patient wins £60k care negligence case
A vulnerable dementia patient who developed a delusional belief that a female visitor was her daughter has received substantial compensation after the care home failed to protect her mental wellbeing.
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Aged Care Patients Blocking Thousands of Hospital Beds
A shocking new report reveals Australia's healthcare system is at breaking point as aged care and disability patients occupy hospital beds for months, costing taxpayers millions and delaying urgent care.
Secret filming exposes abuse at dementia care home
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
Care CEO nominated for award amid neglect scandals
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Care staff face jail for lying about pensioner's death
Three care workers admit to covering up circumstances surrounding elderly resident's death from wheelchair fall complications in shocking care home scandal.
Care pay talks abandoned as sector crisis deepens
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
1.5 Million Brits Now Full-Time Unpaid Carers in Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals a staggering 12% surge in full-time, unpaid carers across the UK, with over 1.5 million people now providing round-the-clock care for loved ones, highlighting a growing social care crisis.
Holocaust survivor, 98, beaten to death in care home
A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor has been brutally murdered in her US nursing home. Her 82-year-old roommate has been charged with second-degree murder in a shocking case that raises serious questions about patient safety and care home vetting procedures.
Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation
A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.
Britain's Elderly Care Crisis: When Will Politicians Act?
As the UK's aged care system reaches breaking point, families and carers are demanding urgent political action. This investigation reveals why meaningful reform is being delayed and what must change.
Nuns Evicted From Care Home After Six Decades
In a poignant turn of events, an order of nuns running a cherished care home in Chigwell, Essex, face eviction after six decades of service. The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary must return to their convent, leaving residents and the local c
Children's care home costs hit £320,000 per year in England
Exclusive: The average annual cost for a children's care home place in England has reached £319,680, pushing local authorities to breaking point and forcing desperate measures to protect vulnerable youth.
Paedophile 'Beast of Belltower' Abused Boys in Care Home
EXCLUSIVE: A predatory paedophile known as 'The Beast of Belltower' has been unmasked as a former care worker at a notorious Scottish children's home, after being convicted of systematically abusing vulnerable boys in his care.
Unclaimed Children's Coats Reveal UK Care System Crisis
An exclusive investigation uncovers the poignant tale of unclaimed children's coats in UK care systems, revealing a silent epidemic of loneliness and the urgent need for foster families.
Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home
Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
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.
Gel Polish Health Fears: Safer Home Manicure Alternatives
Health fears surrounding at-home gel polish kits are on the rise. Discover the best professional-grade alternatives for every skill level and budget to achieve a salon-worthy manicure safely.
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.
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.
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.
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