Funeral fundraiser for three sisters recovered off Brighton beach launched A GoFundMe page has been set up aiming to raise £18,000 for their funeral costs. Evening Standard · May 21
More than 100 young care leavers in England died in past year, data shows Labour has launched an urgent review into the deaths, which one expert describes as ‘unspeakably tragic’ The Guardian - UK · May 21
Nottingham maternity scandal families make plea to new health secretary The findings of Donna Ockenden’s review are set to be released on 24 June The Independent UK · May 21
The causes and dire effects of the NHS nurse shortage Letters: Zoe Anderson says the health service’s rigid working conditions forced her to leave. Plus Jill Whitehead on how a lack of nursing care contributed to her son’s death The Guardian - UK · May 20
78-year-old UK great-grandmother left shaken after utility firm mistakenly declares her dead over £60 bill A 78-year-old great-grandmother in the UK was sent a debt collection letter addressed to the executor of her estate after a utility company mistakenly recorded her as dead. The Times of India · May 20
At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study says UK report argues people have greater control over longevity than widely understood, but others say claim is simplistic The Guardian - UK · May 20
When Spouses Clash on Retirement Age: Longevity Risk vs Early Retirement How can a couple get retirement timing "right" when one spouse comes from a long-lived family and the other doesn't? Kiplinger · May 20
Quote of the day by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius: “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear…” People often expect powerful quotes to sound dramatic. They imagine big words, complicated ideas and messages that immediately announce themselves as life lessons. Yet some of the most memorable quotes do something much quieter. They begin as simple observations and then slowly settle into the mind hours later. This quote… The Times of India · May 20
James Berlingeri on Why Men Over 40 Must Treat Health and Wellness as Part of Long-Term Life Planning From Berlingeri's perspective, time eventually becomes the central issue. He explains that many men reach a stage where every decision feels tied to obligation, whether that involves work, family responsibilities, household tasks, or maintaining financial stability. International Business Times · May 19
Princess Royal needs to ‘slow down’, says D-Day veteran, 100 Second World War veteran Robert (Bob) Piper spoke to Anne at The Not Forgotten association’s garden party at Buckingham Palace. Evening Standard · May 19
UK must ‘always remember’ those affected by infected blood scandal A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Evening Standard · May 19
Professional mourners mix tribal tradition with Kenya’s widespread Christianity Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers The Independent UK · May 19
Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war Older Australians will have to wait longer for price limits on home care services as the government cites rising costs and volatility caused by the Iran war. AAP · May 18
Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds Union to urge ministers to bring in mandatory minimum staffing, as ageing population increases demand for care The Guardian - UK · May 18
The Guardian - UK · May 18 Hundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red Cross Charity estimates up to 1,360 children could remain separated from families for every month the suspension continues
The Times of India · May 15 The $100 million hospital gift by Marc and Lynne Benioff reshaped local health care in Hawaii Hawaii Pacific Health received a record $100 million donation. This significant gift will fund the redevelopment of the Straub Benioff Medical Centre in Honolulu. The project aims to increase patient capacity and modernize facilities. This investment will create a future healthcare campus for Hawaii. The donation focuses on tangible improvements…
AAP · May 14 Family rues cop's lack of remorse for tasing great-gran The family of a 95-year-old great-grandmother fatally tasered by police feel the officer who pulled the trigger showed no accountability for his actions.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Millions of unpaid UK carers ‘living in agony’, says Louise Casey Government social care commissioner says system relying on exhausted unpaid carers to plug gaps in support
The Times of India · May 14 Who was Pedro Ballester? UK student on path to becoming Catholic Church’s first Gen Z saint A Manchester student who died from cancer at the age of 21 has formally begun the process that could eventually lead to him becoming the Catholic Church’s first saint from Gen Z.
Evening Standard · May 13 £139 million paid out in Troubles disablement pension scheme The scheme is set to close for new applicants in August.
The Independent UK · May 13 Inquests into deaths of six babies murdered by Lucy Letby delayed until 2027 The infants died at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016, where Letby was employed as a nurse
Medical Daily · May 13 Healthy Aging Habits in Your 30s and 40s That Support Longevity and Prevention Healthy aging habits and smart midlife health choices support longevity, improve prevention, and help reduce disease risk for better aging outcomes in later life.
Marie Claire · May 13 Trust Me, I'm a Longevity Doctor—6 Simple Daily Habits I Prioritise For Healthy Ageing Because we all want to live well, for longer.
Evening Standard · May 13 Kate’s early years work to be recognised with Italian city’s highest honour For more than a decade early years has been central to the future Queen’s public work.
Evening Standard · May 12 ‘Huge moment’ for Kate as she visits Italy as part of global early years crusade The Princess of Wales has not travelled abroad for a major visit since December 2022.