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Northern Ireland funeral director calls on council to scrap 'astronomical' burial costs

"I want the council to abolish these new charges, which have shot up astronomically almost overnight."

Belfast Live · Apr 4, 2023

DWP's 6 cash boosts for carers as benefits rise and cost of living payments start

A round-up of the extra amounts carers will be due this year

Nottingham Post · Apr 4, 2023

Social care bosses 'playing Russian Roulette' over pay offer to care providers

East Ayrshire Integration Joint Board have offered lower care at home rates than neighbouring North and South Ayrshire.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

British man, 71, dies after being electrocuted on holiday in India

Residents in Norwich pay tribute to ‘dearly loved’ former pub landlord

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Disabled woman died after being dropped 5 feet at care home and moaning for 90 minutes

Lyn Parker, 64, hit her head and broke her ribs and arm when she fell 1.5 metres after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling at Tudor Avenue Residential Care Home in Hampton, south London

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

South Coast community donates goods to set up Bruce Buchanan's social housing unit

Bruce was 74 when he moved into this social housing unit without a mug to his name. Then, a simple social media post changed everything.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

They never gave up their search - now Peter Baglin's family have finally said goodbye

Friends and loved ones were finally able to say an emotional farewell as hundreds turned out to pay respects at Peter's funeral

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023

Disabled woman died after being dropped from 1.5m high sling by care home workers

Lyn Parker hit her head and broke her ribs and arm

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023

Disabled woman died days after being dropped by care home workers, inquest told

Lyn Parker, 64, fell after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023