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.
Category : Search result: NHS emergency care
Reeves rejects £1bn NHS redundancy funding plea
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied a £1bn emergency funding request from Health Secretary Wes Streeting to cover NHS redundancy payouts for 18,000 staff. Discover the implications for the health service.
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!
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.
Philippines Emergency: Typhoon Kalmaegi Death Toll Rises
Catastrophic typhoon devastates northern Philippines, claiming dozens of lives and prompting massive government response amid widespread destruction.
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.
Major Incident: Wales Flooding Emergency Declared
Severe flooding triggers major incident across South Wales with emergency services overwhelmed by hundreds of calls for help as rivers burst their banks.
Sam Vanderpump: '24 Hours Later and I Wouldn't Be Here'
In an emotional new interview, Sam Vanderpump reveals how a sudden health crisis nearly cost him his life, sharing his harrowing journey and urgent warning about listening to your body.
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.
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.
Headaches hid shocking brain tumour diagnosis
A London woman's ordinary life turned upside down when persistent headaches revealed a life-threatening brain tumour. Discover her incredible journey from initial symptoms to life-saving surgery.
Experts: Women need clearer home birth risk warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety, including clearer risk information and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Cyclone Helena: Northern Territory Emergency Declared
Tropical Cyclone Helena triggers mass evacuations and emergency declarations across Australia's Northern Territory, with destructive winds and flooding threatening coastal communities.
Met Police Reveal Shocking Reasons For 999 Calls
Exclusive data shows Metropolitan Police dealing with absurd emergency calls including lost property, noisy neighbours and heating complaints, stretching thin resources.
Radiographers warn of unsafe high street baby scans
Exclusive: Medical professionals raise alarm about unregulated private pregnancy scans, warning parents of potential risks and misdiagnosis from non-NHS providers.
Train Derailment in Cumbria - Emergency Services Respond
Major emergency operation underway after train derailment in Cumbria. Multiple services responding to incident near Barrow-in-Furness. Details emerging.
National Emergency: Catastrophic Floods Hit Northern Territory
Unprecedented flooding has triggered a national emergency declaration in Australia's Northern Territory, with entire communities isolated and military deployments underway as the crisis deepens.
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.
Notting Hill Gas Leak Sparks Major Emergency Evacuation
A major gas leak has forced the evacuation of homes and businesses in London's exclusive Notting Hill area, with emergency services scrambling to contain the dangerous situation.
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.
Halloween superhero saves man's life in real rescue
A man's Halloween superhero costume became reality when he performed CPR to save a stranger's life during trick-or-treating. The incredible true story of an ordinary person becoming an actual hero.
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.
Hurricane Melissa: 30 Dead in Caribbean Destruction
Catastrophic hurricane leaves trail of devastation across Caribbean islands as rescue teams battle to reach survivors and assess full scale of damage.
NHS denies lifesaving care to disabled child
A desperate mother reveals her exhausting nightly routine to prevent her daughter from choking to death while the NHS refuses to fund essential medical equipment.
Hurricane Melissa: 30 dead in Caribbean devastation
Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean islands, with rescue teams battling to reach survivors amid widespread devastation.
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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