A stoic woman who who was not expected to live for more than 24 hours as a newborn is now receiving end of life care in hospital. Caitlin Shaw, now 20, was born with a severe heart condition and a “bigger head”
A cap on “catastrophic” care costs is so crucial it should be the focus of a national campaign, the policy’s architect has demanded. Sir Andrew Dilnot called on the Government to find the “courage” to protect from the “terrifying fear” of losing
Matt Hancock reportedly told lawyers he should have legal immunity over his department’s failure to protect care home residents just days before his WhatsApp messages during the time were leaked to the public. The former Health Secretary is alleged to have told
Lancashire police have launched an investigation into the death of a person at a care facility specialising in dementia care in Preston. The suspect has been identified but no arrests have been made at this time. Lancashire Constabulary rushed to Hulton House
Pensioners’ need for social care has hit a new peak yet the number of people actually being helped is plunging – putting the burden on families. There were almost two million requests for support from England’s frail elderly or other vulnerable people
Texts between Professor Chris Whitty and Mr Hanckock in April 2020 reveal Whitty urged testing for “all going into care homes” a month into the pandemic. But the minister did not heed his advice, telling advisers: “It muddies the waters.” Instead, he
As residents of East Palestine, Ohio, continue to struggle in the aftermath of the train derailment and subsequent toxic chemical fires earlier this month, a health-focused company has pledged to provide free medical care for victims. The Wellness Company of Boca Raton,
Comment on this story Comment Paula Perry has a multi-page spreadsheet titled “Squirrels,” which details the health and wellness of tiny, injured baby squirrels she keeps in her house. She names each one: Carlos, Lola, Hazel, Huey and Dewie. Perry keeps meticulous
How cancer can be treated with radiotherapy Britain is in the grip of a cancer crisis. Wait times for 2022 were the worst on record with more than 50,000 patients a month waiting two weeks to see a specialist. Some 25,000 patients
The Ministry of Defence could be stripped of responsibility for veterans after a survey found some were made to feel like criminals and had even contemplated suicide. Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is understood to be pushing for the Cabinet Office to take