Green River Killer 'Near Death' in Prison
Gary Ridgway, the 'Green River Killer' who murdered at least 49 women, is reportedly receiving end-of-life care. Washington officials deny the claims. Read the latest.
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DWP update on £230 payments for PIP and Universal Credit
The DWP has responded to a call for a state pension-level income guarantee for terminally ill people. Minister Stephen Timms outlined existing fast-track support under Special Rules for End of Life.
Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli ends own life
Ludwig Minelli, founder of the Dignitas assisted dying clinic, has ended his life at his own facility days before turning 93. Read the full story on this pivotal moment.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation
A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive in her coffin moments before cremation after staff heard knocking. Read this shocking survival story.
Woman found alive in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman declared dead was discovered alive in her coffin just before her cremation. The incident raises serious questions about end-of-life procedures. Read the full story.
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
Dad dies hours before family's early Christmas
Grant Hardie from Motherwell tragically passed away just before his family's early Christmas celebration after a bowel cancer battle. Read his heartbreaking story.
7 Common Deathbed Regrets Revealed by Hospice Nurse
A hospice nurse who sat with 300 dying patients shares the seven most common deathbed regrets. Discover how to live fully and avoid these painful realisations.
Kessler Twins Die Together in Assisted Suicide Pact
German dancing icons Alice and Ellen Kessler, who performed with Frank Sinatra, ended their lives together via assisted suicide at 89. Discover their final wishes and legendary career.
UK's Companion Voices Sing for the Dying
Discover how Companion Voices provides musical comfort to people at life's end across England. This gentle service offers profound support through song. Learn more about this moving initiative.
Martin Kemp reveals end-of-life wishes before jungle
Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp has shared his poignant end-of-life care preferences, choosing son Roman over daughter Harley for critical medical decisions before entering I'm A Celebrity.
£80bn unclaimed due to UK death talk taboo
New research reveals £80 billion lies unclaimed as Brits avoid crucial end-of-life conversations. Legacy Hub's digital vault aims to break the silence and help families plan better.
Psychedelic Therapy Hope for Terminal Patients
Groundbreaking research shows psychedelic therapy could transform end-of-life care in Britain. Discover how psilocybin helps patients find peace and meaning.
Assisted Dying Bill Drives Palliative Care Funding Talks
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
2 Changes That Could Increase Your Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance claimants over state pension age are urged to report two key changes that could increase their weekly payment to £110.40. Learn how to claim more.
Terminally ill grandmother urges peers on assisted dying
An 82-year-old with an inoperable brain tumour urges House of Lords peers to show compassion and support the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for assisted dying choice.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Dying Man's Plea as Lords Flood Assisted Dying Bill
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
Barnsley woman's legacy transforms Marie Curie hospices
A remarkable story of generosity unfolds as a Barnsley woman's final gift to Marie Curie sparks a nationwide legacy, funding vital hospice services from Preston to Bristol and beyond.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
70s East End: Photos of Lost London Life
Step back in time with remarkable 70s photographs capturing the vanishing world of London's East End - from bustling markets to community pubs and changing streetscapes.
Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
Hospice Crisis: Why End-of-Life Care Needs Funding Now
As Britain faces a growing crisis in palliative care, hospices struggle with funding gaps while demand surges. Discover why investing in compassionate end-of-life care is essential for our society's wellbeing.
What happens to your body after death?
A fascinating medical exploration reveals the extraordinary biological processes that occur from the moment the heart stops beating to the final stages of decomposition.
Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill
Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.
Ex-Minister's assisted dying buffer zones face backlash
Ex-Green minister Patrick Harvie's controversial proposal for 150-metre protest buffer zones around assisted dying facilities sparks heated debate in Scottish Parliament, with critics warning of free speech implications.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Exposed in Damning Report
A damning new report exposes critical gaps in UK end-of-life care, with terminally ill patients facing unacceptable delays and inadequate support during their final days.
Lily Allen: How her lyrics predicted personal turmoil
Singer Lily Allen reveals how her hit song '22' eerily predicted her own life struggles with relationships and self-worth years before her recent divorce announcement.
Widow: Legalise assisted dying after husband's agony
A grieving widow shares her husband's final days of unbearable pain and calls for urgent law reform on assisted dying in Britain.
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