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Melbourne Hospital Panel Confronts War's Impact on Kids

A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.

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

Ex-Premier League Star In Palliative Care

The football community unites in support of a former Premier League player who has entered palliative care following a devastating diagnosis, with tributes pouring in from across the sport.

Assisted Dying Debate Pushes UK Hospices to Breaking Point

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's hospices face unprecedented strain as House of Lords debates assisted dying legislation, with funding shortfalls and ethical dilemmas threatening end-of-life care nationwide.

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.

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

Boy, 12, Hospitalised After Vaping: 'Chest On Fire'

A 12-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital with severe chest pain and breathing difficulties after using an illegal vape. Doctors issue urgent warning on the dangers of illicit e-cigarettes to children.

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.

Baby's 'Stubbornness' Diagnosed as Rare Stroke

A UK baby's missed developmental milestones were actually a rare stroke. This is the story of his parents' fight for a diagnosis and his incredible recovery against the odds.

Boy's blurry vision reveals rare brain tumour

A six-year-old boy's routine eye test uncovered a life-threatening brain tumour. His parents share their harrowing story to urge other families not to overlook vision changes in children.

Mother's instinct saves girl after NHS misdiagnosis

A mother's intuition triumphs after UK doctors repeatedly misdiagnose her daughter's deadly brain condition as a simple virus. Discover the harrowing story of a missed diagnosis and a family's battle for answers.

Kids as young as 10 given NHS weight-loss jabs

Exclusive NHS data reveals a shocking rise in children as young as ten being prescribed anti-obesity injections like Wegovy, raising serious safety concerns among medical experts.

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