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Police capsicum spray elderly man in care home
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.
Cold Weather Payment 2025: Check Your Postcode
As the UK braces for snow and icy conditions, find out if your household is eligible for the £25 weekly Cold Weather Payment. Check your postcode now.
CBA Boss Defends Decision Not to Repay Bank Fees
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn faces parliamentary scrutiny over refusing to refund fees to vulnerable customers. Read the full investigation details.
Jamaica's climate survival plea at Cop30 summit
Jamaica leads vulnerable nations demanding climate action at Cop30, citing Hurricane Melissa's $10bn devastation as evidence of 'new phase' of climate crisis.
Lancashire care home closure plans spark outrage
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.
Clean-up crews target vulnerable UK students
An investigation into the 'clean-up crews' of men who target intoxicated students outside UK nightclubs. Learn about the dangers and what universities are doing.
Hackney Council pays £1k over care payment suspension
Hackney Council apologised and paid £1,000 compensation after suspending a vulnerable resident's care payments without a backup plan. Learn more about this complex social care case.
Lambeth Council axes 'lifeline' welfare support service
Lambeth Council faces backlash after confirming the closure of its key welfare support service, leaving vulnerable residents without critical assistance for benefits, housing and debt issues.
Croydon children's services delays warning
A leading child protection expert reveals alarming delays in Croydon's children's services, putting vulnerable young people at risk as the council faces ongoing challenges.
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.
£4,800 benefit millions of Britons missing out on
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.
Elderly man violently assaulted in North London attack
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.
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.
Elderly woman critical after Wimbledon hit-and-run
Police launch urgent witness appeal after elderly pedestrian critically injured in suspected fail-to-stop collision on South London road
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.
Elderly passenger dies after cruise ship abandonment
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.
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.
Winter Fuel Payment Tax Changes Loom for 2025
Exclusive investigation reveals potential tax changes affecting millions of pensioners' winter heating payments. HMRC considerations could impact household budgets from 2025.
Elderly Face 'War Zone' Conditions in UK Hospitals
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.
150,000 aged 90+ wait 12 hours in A&E
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.
Cruise ship abandons elderly woman on remote island
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.
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