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.
A Sydney childcare worker faces multiple charges as police allege the discovery of over half a million unique images. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community, raising serious questions about safeguarding protocols.
A London childcare worker faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a young child at a nursery in Westminster. Police confirm an investigation is underway.
A Manchester nursery worker has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after being convicted of assaulting a one-year-old child. Shocking footage captured the disturbing incident at the private day nursery.
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.
Yvette Thurston, a daycare worker accused of horrific child abuse at a Georgia nursery, has been released on bond by a judge, sparking outrage and concern.
Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.
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.
A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.
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.
The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.
An Australian hospitality worker in the UK was abruptly sacked after her boss publicly shamed staff in a bizarre Facebook tirade, sparking outrage and a debate on modern employment practices.
A nursery worker in Newcastle has been sentenced to prison after being filmed violently attacking a defenceless toddler. Disturbing footage shows the carer smirking as she assaults the child.
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 nursery school teacher has been found guilty of the horrific rape and murder of his partner's four-year-old daughter, whom he drowned in a bath. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.
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.
A Hertfordshire IT analyst has been sentenced at St Albans Crown Court for a series of depraved child sex offences, including arranging the commission of a child sex crime.
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
A Carnival cruise ship crew member has been deported from the UK after being convicted of possessing indecent images of children. The 35-year-old was arrested in Southampton following a major investigation.
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'.
In a historic decision for child protection, Australia is establishing a publicly accessible national registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents to perform crucial safety checks.
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.
The family of a 69-year-old British aid worker killed in a Ukrainian drone strike speak of their anguish as they remain in 'limbo', unable to repatriate his body due to the ongoing investigation.
Exclusive: The Church of England faces renewed scrutiny as a Cheshire priest and a Sheffield children's worker are charged with child abuse image offences, raising serious questions about its safeguarding protocols.
In a poignant and unique tribute, the funeral cortege for Tony Clark, the world's longest-serving KFC employee, made a final stop at his beloved Peterborough restaurant, where colleagues paid their respects with a guard of honour.
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.
A daycare worker in Georgia has been charged with battery and child cruelty after allegedly abusing multiple children. Disturbing footage has surfaced, sparking outrage.
A pregnant care home worker and her unborn child tragically lost their lives in a horrific car accident, leaving the community in mourning.
A care worker has dodged prison after filming herself performing a TikTok dance on an elderly dementia patient without consent. The disturbing incident has sparked outrage.