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.
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.
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
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented pressure, with patients facing 26-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside.
The iconic Piggly's Restaurant in Wautoma, Wisconsin, a cherished local institution for 76 years, has served its final meal. Rising costs and staffing shortages have forced its permanent closure, leaving a community in mourning.
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.
Exclusive: Labour considers international recruitment strategy from Australia, Canada, and US to address critical NHS shortages, aiming to reduce reliance on expensive agency staff.
A major Florida healthcare network drops all COVID-19 vaccine requirements for surgeons and staff, citing medical freedom and staffing crises. Exclusive details on the controversial new policy.
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.
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.
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.
US immigration officials have launched a significant enforcement operation at a key Hyundai parts supplier in Georgia, arresting numerous workers and escalating pressure on corporations over their hiring practices.
In a landmark move for US public lands, rangers and staff across California's iconic national parks have voted to unionise, demanding action on low wages, staff shortages, and soaring living costs.
Business leaders and economists challenge the Prime Minister's muted stance on immigration, highlighting its critical role in Britain's economic stability and public services.
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.
A major Hollywood film star has traded the glitz of Tinseltown for a quiet Wiltshire village, volunteering behind the bar at a local pub to help out during the staffing crisis.
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 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'.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.
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.
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.
BBC Scotland is under fire after reports suggest delays in cancer treatments due to staffing shortages and funding cuts, sparking public outcry.
American doctors and nurses will soon be able to practise in the NHS after UK regulators approved their qualifications, easing staffing shortages.
American doctors and nurses can now work in the UK's NHS without facing extra exams, as regulators streamline the process to address staffing shortages.
Official data reveals a worrying shortage of midwives in England, with staffing levels falling to their lowest in a decade. Experts warn of risks to maternal care as the NHS struggles to retain professionals.
A damning inquest into the death of a patient at Huntercombe Taplow Manor exposes severe staffing shortages and systemic failures in mental health care.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is grappling with a severe staffing crisis as medical professionals leave in droves, raising concerns over healthcare quality for veterans.
The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.