Assisted Dying Bill Fuels Palliative Care Debate
As the assisted dying bill progresses, UK lawmakers and medical professionals debate the crucial balance between palliative care improvements and end-of-life choice.
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New 90-Bed Peckham Care Home Gets Green Light
Southwark Council approves a new 90-bed care home on Asylum Road to address the borough's ageing population and lack of local care capacity. Set to open in 2029.
Melania Trump launches 'Fostering the Future' initiative
First Lady Melania Trump spearheads a new initiative to boost career and education opportunities for children in foster care. Discover how the executive order aims to create change.
Brockley's Rock in Top 10 UK Fish & Chip Shops
SE London's Brockley's Rock reaches finals of National Fish & Chip Awards 2026. Discover this sustainable chippy competing for Britain's best takeaway title.
Rightmove faces £1bn legal action over fees
Property portal Rightmove confronts £1bn legal claim alleging unfair fees to UK estate agents. Learn how this case could reshape the property market landscape.
Psychedelics in palliative care transform death approach
Groundbreaking documentary explores how psilocybin and ancient traditions are revolutionising end-of-life care. Discover new perspectives on living through understanding death.
London landlord loses appeal over £14k rent repayment
A Hackney landlord failed to overturn a £14,000 rent repayment order for running an unlicensed HMO. The tribunal rejected his hardship claim after he revealed owning a £1.4m home. Read the full details.
NHS to cut 18,000 jobs in major England reorganisation
Major NHS restructuring in England will see 18,000 roles cut. Ministers promise £1bn savings for frontline care, while unions warn of expertise loss and service disruption.
Care home manager loophole exposed after deaths
A grieving daughter reveals how a care home manager prevented from CQC registration now oversees multiple homes, exposing dangerous gaps in care sector regulation.
Morton: Charge councils over care child deaths
BAFTA-winning actor Samantha Morton calls for manslaughter charges against councils failing children in care. Sky News data reveals a sharp rise in care leaver deaths.
Care providers make £256m profit in three regions
Private companies providing care services extracted £256m in profits across three English regions between 2021-2024, with over a third going to private equity and tax haven firms.
Pet Care Subscriptions: Save Money on Pet Supplies
Discover how Animed Direct's Subscribe & Go service delivers vet-approved pet supplies to your door with built-in savings and flexible scheduling. Start saving today!
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
Council failed to tell man his dad's care cost for 18 months
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
Nonita's Story: A Turning Point for UK Care System
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte exposes systemic failures in Britain's care system. Her story reveals urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable care leavers.
Bromley leaseholders win £3.8k service charge refund
Six leaseholders in Bromley have successfully challenged their landlord and won a £3,800 refund for unjustified service charges, including window cleaning. Discover how the tribunal ruled.
End-of-Life Care Needs Overhaul, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental reform rather than simply increased funding, with thousands suffering due to fragmented services and inadequate support.
Sky TV customers: Claim £290 refund before shutdown
Millions of Sky TV subscribers could be owed hundreds of pounds in refunds as the broadcaster prepares to permanently shut down one of its longest-running services. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
Harrods brand faces legal action over 14-day work claims
A former employee alleges she was dismissed after complaining about working 14 consecutive days and claims she's owed £16,000 in unpaid wages from the luxury retailer.
Black babies 81% more likely to die in NHS neonatal care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with Black infants facing significantly higher mortality rates despite medical advances.
Child obesity hits highest level since pandemic
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
Britain's invisible care network revealed
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.
Plastic Bag Hack to Revive Dying Houseplants
Discover how a humble plastic bag could be the secret to saving your wilting houseplants. Expert gardeners reveal this surprising revival technique that's taking the plant community by storm.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Demands Urgent Action
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.
Sex as healing for terminal cancer patients
A powerful exploration of how couples facing terminal illness are rediscovering physical intimacy as a profound form of connection and emotional healing.
Small Business Owner Faces L'Oréal in Trademark Fight
A British entrepreneur faces corporate giant L'Oréal in a landmark tribunal case over trademark rights that could redefine small business protection.
Council served expired salami to vulnerable residents
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.
Cultural activities boost health more than gym workouts
New research reveals cultural activities like visiting museums and art galleries may provide significant physical and mental health benefits, potentially rivalling traditional exercise.
Australia's Aged Care Reforms: What Changes in November
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.
Hospice funding must become a national priority
As Britain faces a growing crisis in end-of-life care, hospices are struggling to provide essential services despite delivering outstanding care. Discover why urgent government investment is needed to support these vital community institutions.
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