An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Discover why your Christmas cacti, poinsettias and orchids fail to bloom. Expert tips from houseplant podcast hosts reveal common mistakes and solutions for vibrant festive plants.
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Distinguished business leader Clare Hayward MBE DL becomes the new President of East Cheshire Hospice, pledging to support its vital community care and fundraising mission.
Join the University of East London's Winter Festival & Community Health Day on November 26. Enjoy creative workshops, live performances, and free health checks at the Stratford Campus.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
A 14-strong team completed a gruelling 100km Sahara Desert trek, raising over £43,000 for St David's Hospice. Discover their incredible journey and support vital end-of-life care.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
St Giles Hospice launches its annual Christmas Appeal, needing £416,000 to provide 24-hour nursing care and support for patients facing their last festive season. Your donation can make a difference.
Dove Court Care Home in Burnley appeals for birthday cards for resident Margaret Phenix as she prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday on December 20, 2025.
The Forget-me-not Chorus in North Wales has secured a Community Resilience Grant to provide free singing sessions for those living with and alongside dementia. Discover how music builds community.
For over 50 years, Moya Cole Hospice has provided compassionate palliative care across Greater Manchester. This Christmas, your donation can fund nursing shifts, family support, and bring comfort to patients.
Discover how Gillian Belt found purpose and friendship volunteering at East Cheshire Hospice for over 20 years after her father's care. Read her inspiring story and how Betty Malkin's knitting raises vital funds.
The former Llwynhendy library has been transformed into a vibrant community hub offering a café, automated library, advice services & training. Open Mon-Fri.
Jaylee Garner from Rhoose wins a silver Wales Care Award for transforming the lives of people with disabilities. Discover how her unique approach makes miracles happen.
Barchester Healthcare's National Chef Academy hits a milestone of one million meals per month, training chefs for rewarding careers in care homes. Discover a culinary career with purpose.
Emma Allford, a former seamstress from Blaenafon, wins a bronze Wales Care Award for her innovative approach to supporting residents with mental health challenges. Discover her inspiring story.
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
Michael Rawlins, a care manager from Denbighshire, has been honoured with a Wales Care Award for his transformative work with adults with learning disabilities. Discover his inspiring story.
Tony Winstone has raised nearly £50,000 for Sue Ryder's palliative care through community events, honouring his mother's memory and the care she received.
Ed, a resident from a Cardiff care home, visits a new mural in Carmarthen celebrating his life and community spirit. A heartwarming story of person-centred care.
Monmouthshire Building Society partners with St David's Hospice Care for a two-year fundraising initiative to support palliative care in South East Wales communities.
Shocking report reveals staffing crises in Dudley children's services as councillor describes child forced to fend for themselves. Urgent reforms needed.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Pride of Gedling Awards, celebrating local heroes and community champions across Nottinghamshire. Read their remarkable stories now!
Adults with learning disabilities or autism in Middlesbrough can discover local support services at a free event on November 18. Enjoy live music, crafts, and free refreshments.