Unregistered Children's Homes Charge £30,000 a Week
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.
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.
The Sunshine Steel Band from Stockport is spreading festive cheer and raising vital funds for Moya Cole Hospice through Christmas busking performances in Cheadle. Discover how you can support.
Walter Tomlin and his ambassador dog Ren bring comfort to patients and staff at Moya Cole Hospice's Being You Centre. Discover how canine companionship enhances palliative care support.
Netley Court care home in Southampton presents a £1,029 cheque to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance for aftercare services, inspired by staff member's personal story.
Fraser's Budgens in Reading celebrates a year of support for Sue Ryder, raising over £800 through bag charges and providing event refreshments for the local hospice.
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.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
Kathryn Reynolds bravely walked barefoot over 900°F coals to honour her father and raise £600 for Hospiscare. The event raised over £20,000 for local end-of-life care.
Jeff Norman's dazzling Christmas lights display in Alwoodley, Leeds, is raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in memory of his sister-in-law. The display is open daily until New Year's Day. Support the cause.
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.
Martha Trust provides lifetime care for adults with profound disabilities in Kent and Sussex. The charity must raise over £255,000 annually for essential extras beyond basic state-funded care.
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.
East Cheshire Hospice reveals how donations to its Christmas @Home appeal fund vital end-of-life care. From £25 for emotional support to £595 for overnight nursing, see how you can help.
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
Staff and residents at Iris Court Care Home in Stevenage launch their second annual Christmas food bank and toy drive for The Food Shed, supporting local families in need during the festive season.
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.
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Molly Lou Candles to launch its first-ever scented candle. At £25, each sale donates £10 directly to patient care. Available online now.
Beaumond House Hospice Care exceeded its Christmas Challenge target, raising £13,588 for palliative care. Donations were doubled by five local businesses, supporting families in Newark and Sherwood.
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
The family of Alfie Johnson share their heartbreaking journey to support Acorns Children's Hospice's 'Celebrate Your Star' campaign, raising over £38,000. Dedicate a star in memory of a loved one.
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.
Rudy's pizzerias in Birmingham are swapping any pizza for a new toy to support Cash for Kids this Christmas. Donate between Dec 1-4, 2025. Get your free slice for a great cause!
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.