Elderly care home residents ‘will be allowed to visit families over Christmas’

Elderly care home residents may be allowed to visit their families during England’s Christmas lockdown break, the Cabinet Office has suggested.  Ministers have announced a pause in coronavirus rules between December 23 to 27 which will allow three households to spend the festive period indoors together. Current guidance says that the bubbles do not apply to … Read more

Elderly care home residents ‘will be allowed to visit families over Christmas’

Elderly care home residents may be allowed to visit their families during the Christmas lockdown break, the Cabinet Office has suggested.  Ministers have announced a pause in coronavirus rules between December 23 to 27 which will allow three households to spend the festive period indoors together. Current guidance says the bubbles do not apply to elderly … Read more

Elderly patients are still given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders against their or their families’ wishes

A knock on the door was the first time Lucy Jeal realised the National Health Service had plans for her death. She had just enjoyed an early lunch of two lamb chops and roast potatoes when she was disturbed by the unexpected visitor soon after midday. She got up from her favourite chair to let … Read more

Elderly patients are still given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders against their or their families’ wishes

A knock on the door was the first time Lucy Jeal realised the National Health Service had plans for her death. She had just enjoyed an early lunch of two lamb chops and roast potatoes when she was disturbed by the unexpected visitor soon after midday. She got up from her favourite chair to let … Read more

Families face council tax rise of more than £100 to fund social care and police forces 

Families face council tax rise of more than £100 to fund social care and police forces Town halls will be able to increase council tax by whopping 5 per cent next year Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement on in Parliament on Wednesday The measure is intended to help fund local social care and police … Read more

Families face council tax rise of more than £100 to fund social care and police forces 

Families face council tax rise of more than £100 to fund social care and police forces Town halls will be able to increase council tax by whopping 5 per cent next year Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement on in Parliament on Wednesday The measure is intended to help fund local social care and police … Read more

Danger for families with secret high cholesterol 

Katie Cronin’s sudden death from a heart attack aged just 21 left her shocked family asking one question: why? An administrative apprentice for BT, Katie had so much to look forward to Katie Cronin’s sudden death from a heart attack aged just 21 left her shocked family asking one question: why? An administrative apprentice for … Read more

Families with child under age of one eligible to form support bubble

Families with a child under the age of one will be allowed to link up with another household under new relaxation of rules that will benefit PM and partner Carrie Symonds Boris Johnson set out plans for ending lockdown and moving back to tier system New measures, effective from Dec 2, will include broadening of … Read more

Families with child under age of one eligible to form support bubble

Families with a child under the age of one will be allowed to link up with another household under new relaxation of rules that will benefit PM and partner Carrie Symonds Boris Johnson set out plans for ending lockdown and moving back to tier system New measures, effective from Dec 2, will include broadening of … Read more

Meet the families who spend thousands of pounds a year on subscriptions

From food and booze to beauty products, entertainment and even eco-friendly loo roll, there’s very little you can’t buy on subscription these days. With just a few clicks, you can pay weekly, monthly or annually for pretty much anything to be delivered to your doorstep, phone, TV or tablet. In fact, stuck at home for … Read more