Art Challenge Highlights Urgent Need for UK Foster Carers
Birmingham artist Tat Vision creates 'A place to slug out' with fostered children for Barnardo's campaign. A child enters care every 20 minutes in the UK. Find out how you can help.
Birmingham artist Tat Vision creates 'A place to slug out' with fostered children for Barnardo's campaign. A child enters care every 20 minutes in the UK. Find out how you can help.
Sandra Holmes reflects on 35 years at East Anglia's Children's Hospices in Milton, a career marked by compassion, meeting royalty, and supporting families.
Phyllis Walker marked her 100th birthday with a surprise party at Ashbrook Court Care Home, receiving a card from King Charles III. Discover the heartwarming celebration of music, family, and timeless glamour.
Parklands Care Home in Caerphilly launches inclusive singing and music sessions for people with dementia and their carers. Free sessions start January 15. Join the community event.
Marie Curie launches its 40th Great Daffodil Appeal, calling for volunteers to collect donations in February & March. Funds provide vital end-of-life care across the UK.
West Nottinghamshire College's Animal Care students gained hands-on experience with exotic animals and met industry professionals, from hedgehog rescuers to police dog handlers, during a special industry week. Discover the diverse careers in animal welfar
St David's Hospice Care announces a Dirty Dancing-themed charity dinner on 20 March 2026 at The Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran. Tickets from £60. Book now to support local hospice care.
Brockswood Animal Sanctuary faces 'darkest moment' as Storm Goretti collapses shelters, kills a duck, and forces emergency closure. Staff appeal for urgent donations to survive.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
A beloved resident at Bramwell Care Home celebrated her 100th birthday with a magical owl visit and a card from the King and Queen. Read about this heartwarming community celebration.
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel launches a call for entries to find Wales's unsung social care heroes. Nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards close on January 31.
Eliz Hussein of Visiting Angels North Kent has been named Caregiver of the Year for the South East, celebrated for her exceptional compassion and dedication. Discover her inspiring story.
Sue Ryder expands palliative and end-of-life care across Berkshire West & South Oxfordshire via a new NHS partnership, offering 24/7 support to help thousands remain at home.
Seven residents at Diagrama Foundation's Edensor Care Centre in Clacton-on-Sea offer profound life advice for the new year. Discover their timeless wisdom on joy, resilience, and connection.
The RSPCA has shared its most unusual rescues from 2025, including a lost puffin, a snake in a chippy, and a kitten in a sewer. Read the heart-warming tales and support their vital work.
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
Lloyds Banking Group has finished a major £116 million refurbishment of its Halifax office, creating a modern workspace for 3,500 people and boosting local talent. Read the full story.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Marks & Spencer's 'gorgeous' Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans, priced at £40. The 'classy' leopard print denim is available in sizes 6-24 and multiple lengths. Discover the details and customer reviews.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
As the King's Trust nears its 50th anniversary, new polling reveals deep public concern over youth joblessness in Wales. Director Sarah Jones calls for urgent collaboration to unlock potential.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
A Rugeley man has been convicted after running an illegal pet shop from his council house, neglecting animals including endangered species. Read the full story and learn how to buy exotic pets responsibly.
Sumatran tiger and red panda cubs at West Midlands Safari Park have enjoyed festive enrichment. Keepers provided species-specific treats to encourage natural behaviours. The park is open on selected winter dates.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following a joint raid by Warwickshire Police and the RSPCA in Water Orton. One man was injured. Read the latest.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.