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 vulnerable 84-year-old woman from Surrey was conned out of her entire savings by sophisticated fraudsters posing as police officers in a devastating courier scam that highlights the rising threat to elderly residents.
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: The heartbroken family of Danielle Greaney, 33, speak out after she took her own life following what they describe as catastrophic failings in her mental health care. The mother-of-two's tragic final days are detailed in a damning coroner's rep
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.
A mother shares her terrifying experience after routine shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis, exposing gaps in NHS emergency care.
A disgraced ex-teacher has been sentenced after sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl. Read the full story here.
Thousands of elderly Britons are being pushed into financial hardship due to skyrocketing rents and inadequate benefits, warns a new report.
Exclusive footage reveals care workers dragging a teenage boy by his ankles in a shocking display of mistreatment. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation.
New research reveals that improved lighting in homes can significantly reduce the risk of falls among older adults, offering a simple yet effective solution to a major health concern.
The former boss of convicted child killer Lucy Letby has declined to apologise to the families of her victims, sparking outrage following a critical report into hospital failings.
A 73-year-old man was left devastated after his own son abandoned him at a hospital and stole his entire life savings. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
A staggering number of elderly Britons are struggling to access essential services due to a lack of internet and smartphone access. Discover the impact of digital exclusion on older generations.
New figures reveal a deepening crisis in the UK's adult social care sector, with a staggering 152,000 vacant positions. Experts warn of severe consequences for vulnerable adults as recruitment struggles continue.
The Australian government is under fire as delays to crucial aged care reforms spark outrage among advocates and opposition leaders.
A grieving family reveals their four-year-old daughter's tragic death following multiple hospital visits, raising serious concerns about NHS paediatric care.
Care homes across Britain are installing brass plaques with QR codes linked to ChatGPT, raising ethical concerns about replacing human interaction with AI.
An inquest into the death of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe has uncovered serious failings in NHS mental health care, sparking calls for urgent reform.
A coroner has revealed severe care failings during the last months of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe's life, raising urgent questions about patient welfare.
A coroner's report highlights systemic failures in the treatment of a transgender teenager who died by suicide following distressing hospital admissions.
A damning report reveals systemic failings in NHS maternity services, prompting demands for immediate action to improve care standards.
The Department for Education has ordered an immediate review into Warwickshire County Council's children's services following serious safeguarding concerns.
Ministers are under fire for failing to deliver timely compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal, with campaigners demanding urgent action.
New data reveals a worrying surge in complaints about UK care homes, with Age UK highlighting deteriorating conditions and staffing shortages. Experts call for urgent reforms.
A damning report exposes the NHS's £27bn liability for maternity care failures, with thousands of families affected by systemic issues in England's healthcare system.
A coroner's report reveals a series of catastrophic failures at a Bristol care home that led to the tragic death of a vulnerable woman. Read the full investigation.
A damning new report highlights severe staffing shortages in UK care homes, raising concerns over resident safety and quality of care.