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'.
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Share your experiences of caregiving for family in the UK
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.
Mum's suicide after NHS mental health care failings revealed
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
Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home
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.
Mum's shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis
A mother shares her terrifying experience after routine shoulder pain led to sudden paralysis, exposing gaps in NHS emergency care.
Ex-teacher jailed for teen sex messages
A disgraced ex-teacher has been sentenced after sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl. Read the full story here.
Care workers caught dragging teen in shocking footage
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.
Letby's boss refuses apology to victims' families
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.
Father dies in scalding bath at care home
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
UK care sector faces 152,000 staff shortage crisis
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.
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Labor faces backlash over aged care reform delays
The Australian government is under fire as delays to crucial aged care reforms spark outrage among advocates and opposition leaders.
Girl, 4, dies after four hospital visits
A grieving family reveals their four-year-old daughter's tragic death following multiple hospital visits, raising serious concerns about NHS paediatric care.
ChatGPT plaques spark care home controversy
Care homes across Britain are installing brass plaques with QR codes linked to ChatGPT, raising ethical concerns about replacing human interaction with AI.
Graham Thorpe: NHS care failings revealed in inquest
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.
Care failings in Graham Thorpe's final months revealed
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.
Trans teen's suicide exposes hospital care failings
A coroner's report highlights systemic failures in the treatment of a transgender teenager who died by suicide following distressing hospital admissions.
Visa crackdown threatens UK social care collapse
The UK government's new visa restrictions for overseas care workers could exacerbate staffing shortages in an already overburdened social care sector, putting vulnerable patients at risk.
NHS maternity failings exposed in shocking report
A damning report reveals systemic failings in NHS maternity services, prompting demands for immediate action to improve care standards.
Doctor's neglect leads to stillborn baby in maternity care scandal
A devastating stillbirth case raises urgent questions about maternity care standards after a doctor allegedly ignored a mother's concerns. The harrowing incident has sparked calls for systemic reform.
Govt reviews Warwickshire children's services after failings
The Department for Education has ordered an immediate review into Warwickshire County Council's children's services following serious safeguarding concerns.
Govt slammed over infected blood scandal delays
Ministers are under fire for failing to deliver timely compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal, with campaigners demanding urgent action.
UK care homes face crisis as complaints surge
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.
How to keep houseplants alive on holiday
Discover expert tips to ensure your indoor plants stay healthy and vibrant while you're away on vacation. From self-watering tricks to ideal placement, we've got you covered.
NHS England's £27bn maternity failings crisis
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.
Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed
The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.
Bristol care home failures caused woman's death
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.
Care Home Staff Shortages Hit Crisis Point in UK
A damning new report highlights severe staffing shortages in UK care homes, raising concerns over resident safety and quality of care.
Newborn's intensive care survival story
A heartwarming yet harrowing story of a newborn's battle in intensive care and the family's emotional journey through uncertainty and hope.
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