The Latest Breaking News on Ageing

Italy’s centenarians grow in number as another 2,000 reach the milestone

Southern European country has more than double the number of people aged over 100 than it did in 2009

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

Hospital trust suspends home birth service after staff raise safety concerns

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is suspending the service for two weeks.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

Resident doctors set to strike next week after rejecting Government offer

Resident doctors will walk out from 7am on November 14 to 7am on November 19.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Trans nurse in changing room row ‘not the individual they have painted me to be’

Rose Henderson described how upsetting it had been to see insults online after the case came to public attention.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Firms not supporting staff through IVF could lose £217m in hidden costs, study shows

Cost of sick leave for appointments, productivity loss and resignations is more than of paid leave, research estimates

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025

Women must be warned of home birth risks and have access to skilled midwives, experts say

Exclusive: Pregnancy experts warn of inadequate medical advice and lack of safe and reliable care

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025

In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care

Police are often not equipped to deal with mental health callouts. Alternative first responders are better placed to de-escalate tension and reduce harm

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

Why we must tackle the crisis in end-of-life care

Letters: Dr Sam Royston calls for a national delivery plan and sustainable funding, while James Sanderson says it’s time for the hospice sector to wake up. Plus letters from Kate Kirk and Ian Spero

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025

Historic aged care reforms spark concern

A landmark overhaul of the nation's aged care rules is in effect, enshrining older Australians' rights into law but also pushing up some prices.

AAP · Oct 31, 2025

Date set for strike ballot among resident doctors in Scotland

BMA Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of reneging on a deal to make ‘credible progress’ towards restoring pay to 2008 levels.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025