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Assisted Dying Could Put Extra Pressure on NHS, Social Care, Report Warns

Assisted Dying Legalisation: Lessons the UK Must Learn from Abroad

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Introducing assisted dying in the UK will require extensive planning, robust infrastructure, and significant investment, experts have warned. A new report from the Nuffield Trust highlights the challenges the UK faces if it moves forward with legalising assisted dying, cautioning that without proper preparation, the service risks becoming difficult to access. Lessons from 15 International […]

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Norfolk Mum Registers Unborn Baby for Nursery Amid Childcare Shortage

Norfolk Mum Registers Unborn Baby for Nursery Amid Childcare Shortage

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A Norfolk mum says she has been forced to register her unborn baby for nursery because of growing concerns over the shortage of childcare places across the county. Mel Simpson, who is currently 32 weeks pregnant, has already started the registration process to secure her baby’s spot months before her due date. She made the

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UK Set for Hottest Summer on Record as Met Office Confirms Soaring Temperatures

UK Set for Hottest Summer on Record as Met Office Confirms Soaring Temperatures

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The UK is on track to record its hottest summer since records began, according to provisional data from the Met Office. Average temperatures across June, July and August 2025 have reached 16.13°C, which is 1.5°C above the long-term seasonal average. The new figures suggest this summer will surpass the record previously set in 2018, making

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Over One Million Celebrate London’s Diversity Amid Funding Challenges

Over One Million Celebrate London’s Diversity Amid Funding Challenges

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The streets of west London were transformed into a sea of colour and music on Monday as thousands of revellers, dancers and musicians gathered for the annual Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world’s largest street festivals. The 57th edition of the carnival celebrates London’s diversity and honours the contributions of generations of migrants and

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885,000 People Miss Out on Accessible Homes as Government Delays New Building Standards

885,000 People Miss Out on Accessible Homes as Government Delays New Building Standards

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Up to 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable homes if the UK government had delivered on its promised housing reforms, according to new research by the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg Housing Association. The analysis warns that the government’s failure to implement higher minimum building standards has deepened the

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Sandstone Expands in North with Acquisition of 60-Bed Cumbria Care Home

Sandstone Expands in North with Acquisition of 60-Bed Cumbria Care Home

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Sandstone Care Group has announced the acquisition of Dalton Court Care Home, a 60-bed facility located in Cockermouth, Cumbria. The home provides specialist nursing care, dementia support, palliative services, end of life care, and short-term respite for adults of all ages. Dalton Court also supports individuals under 65 who are living with early onset dementia

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96-Year-Old Wisbech Care Home Resident Named Garden Site Manager

96-Year-Old Wisbech Care Home Resident Named Garden Site Manager

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Barton Manor Care Home in Wisbech, managed by Danforth Care Homes, delighted 96-year-old resident Joe White with a brand new greenhouse to support his love for gardening and growing fresh produce. In addition to the greenhouse, Joe has been proudly appointed as the official Site Manager of the home’s garden, marked with a custom sign

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Silent Boards, Stolen Homes: Why National Care Associations, Norfolk Care Associations Won’t Speak on Dr Sanjay Kaushal

Exposed: The Shocking Truth Behind Margaret Smith’s Death at Lincoln House Care Home

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In the United Kingdom, gaining real insight into what goes on inside care homes is increasingly difficult. However, troubling patterns of staff shortages, exploitation, rough handling, inadequate training, and unexplained bruises on elderly residents continue to surface. These are not isolated events but warning signs that the government must urgently investigate. With public funds at

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Met Office Issues Weather Warning as Thunder, Showers Hit Today

Met Office Issues Weather Warning as Thunder, Showers Hit Today

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The UK is bracing for thunderstorms and scattered showers today, though much of the country will still enjoy warm conditions, according to the Met Office. Forecasters say showery rain is expected in several regions, particularly in the north where thunder may develop. Southern areas are likely to remain mostly dry, with only occasional showers, while

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