Elderly couple's Whitby cliff suicide inquest concludes
An inquest hears how David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby Abbey. Discover the full story behind this tragic pact.
An inquest hears how David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby Abbey. Discover the full story behind this tragic pact.
Elderly residents in England will wait until 67 for a free bus pass from 2026, aligning with the State Pension age change. Discover the impact and local authority options.
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
Jalal Shah, 76, died after being robbed at a cash machine in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
Amidst ongoing crises, an intricate web of informal care continues to sustain vulnerable people across the UK, revealing the hidden resilience of our social fabric.
Discover how hundreds of thousands of pensioners could be missing out on vital financial support worth up to £4,800 annually. Learn eligibility criteria and how to claim this underclaimed benefit.
A 70-year-old man was violently attacked while walking in North London, suffering kicks and punches in an unprovoked assault that has left the community in shock.
A profound crisis in Britain's palliative care system is leaving thousands to face their final days without proper support, dignity or comfort. Discover why experts warn this growing emergency requires urgent government intervention and public awareness.
Police launch urgent witness appeal after elderly pedestrian critically injured in suspected fail-to-stop collision on South London road
An East London council faces severe criticism after distributing out-of-date cured meats to elderly and vulnerable residents through its Meals at Home service, sparking food safety concerns.
An 80-year-old cruise passenger tragically died after being abandoned on a remote Australian island, prompting the cancellation of a luxury voyage and raising serious questions about passenger safety protocols.
Major reforms hitting Australia's aged care sector this November promise better quality care, improved staffing, and enhanced transparency. Here's your essential guide to the changes.
Exclusive investigation reveals potential tax changes affecting millions of pensioners' winter heating payments. HMRC considerations could impact household budgets from 2025.
A shocking investigation exposes how Britain's healthcare system is failing older patients, with many facing dangerous delays and inadequate care in A&E departments across the country.
Shocking NHS data reveals emergency care delays hitting England's oldest and most vulnerable patients, with nearly 150,000 nonagenarians waiting over 12 hours in A&E departments last year.
Exclusive: The devastated daughter of a 72-year-old woman abandoned by a cruise ship on remote Lizard Island reveals systemic failures and demands accountability from cruise operator TUI.