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Terminally ill former nurse 'left freezing for hours' at hospital

Cinderella Williams, an 82-year-old terminally ill patient, endured poor treatment at Northwick Park Hospital before being discharged.

The seven-month fight for paralysed Greenwich dad to get safe housing

Bureaucratic hurdles and inadequate discharge planning significantly worsened the post-stroke recovery experience for Clive Park, as detailed by his daughter, Jade.

Terminally ill former nurse 'left freezing for hours' at hospital

Cinderella Williams, an 82-year-old terminally ill patient, endured poor treatment at Northwick Park Hospital before being discharged.

The seven-month fight for paralysed Greenwich dad to get safe housing

Bureaucratic hurdles and inadequate discharge planning significantly worsened the post-stroke recovery experience for Clive Park, as detailed by his daughter, Jade.
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Justice served' as 12-year-old killers have jailtime increased

Justice served for Shawn Seesahai as court increases the sentences of his teenage murderers from 8.5 to 10 years.

Private Sean Rooney's family to see UN report into his death

Private Sean Rooney's family is fighting for access to information about his death while serving with the UN due to UN's Information withholding.

Mother of last British Gaza hostage asks UK government for solutions not sympathy'

Mandy Damari urges for immediate action and solutions to ensure the survival of her daughter and other hostages amid ongoing captivity.
#mental-health

'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis'

The case highlights a critical failure in mental health facilities to provide appropriate care for individuals with complex needs.

End fear and discipline' police culture, says family of trainee who killed himself

Policing culture must evolve from fear and discipline to one that offers support and prioritizes officer mental health.

'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis'

The case highlights a critical failure in mental health facilities to provide appropriate care for individuals with complex needs.

End fear and discipline' police culture, says family of trainee who killed himself

Policing culture must evolve from fear and discipline to one that offers support and prioritizes officer mental health.
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Woman with brain injury faced insurance refusal

Travel insurance policies can conflict with medical advice, creating dilemmas for families during emergencies.
Social media efforts can influence corporate decisions in healthcare crises.

Search for missing couple William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane on north Dublin lands stood down

The search for missing couple William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane continues as authorities appeal for fresh information on their suspected abduction and murder.
#menendez-brothers

Menendez brothers' family to push for their release in powerful show of unity'

The Menendez family advocates for the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez as prosecutors review new evidence potentially impacting their life sentences.

Menendez brothers' relatives urge district attorney to release them

The Menendez brothers' case highlights the evolving understanding of abuse and PTSD, prompting calls for their release and a reassessment of their sentences.

Family members to speak on new push to release Menendez brothers from prison

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez push for resentencing as new evidence emerges in their high-profile case.

Menendez brothers' family to push for their release as prosecutors review 1989 case

The Menendez family is advocating for Erik and Lyle Menendez's release as new evidence is reviewed for potential resentencing.

Menendez brothers' family to push for their release in powerful show of unity'

The Menendez family advocates for the release of Erik and Lyle Menendez as prosecutors review new evidence potentially impacting their life sentences.

Menendez brothers' relatives urge district attorney to release them

The Menendez brothers' case highlights the evolving understanding of abuse and PTSD, prompting calls for their release and a reassessment of their sentences.

Family members to speak on new push to release Menendez brothers from prison

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez push for resentencing as new evidence emerges in their high-profile case.

Menendez brothers' family to push for their release as prosecutors review 1989 case

The Menendez family is advocating for Erik and Lyle Menendez's release as new evidence is reviewed for potential resentencing.
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Family wants new investigation into fatal attack

The family of Riccardo Holness is demanding a reinvestigation of his death three years after the incident due to perceived investigative shortfalls.
#hostage-crisis

Gripped by despair, Israel's hostage families try to keep hope alive

Israeli families of hostages unite in protests, intensifying calls for government action and highlighting the urgency of securing their loved ones' release.

One Year On, Israel's Hostage Families Vow to Keep Fighting as War Escalates

Hostage families are demanding a cease-fire deal, emphasizing the urgency of bringing loved ones home amid a divisive war in Gaza.

Families of American Hostages Say a Deal Has to Happen Right Now'

Families of American hostages are frustrated with Netanyahu's lack of urgency in securing hostage releases, particularly after six hostages were found dead.

Gripped by despair, Israel's hostage families try to keep hope alive

Israeli families of hostages unite in protests, intensifying calls for government action and highlighting the urgency of securing their loved ones' release.

One Year On, Israel's Hostage Families Vow to Keep Fighting as War Escalates

Hostage families are demanding a cease-fire deal, emphasizing the urgency of bringing loved ones home amid a divisive war in Gaza.

Families of American Hostages Say a Deal Has to Happen Right Now'

Families of American hostages are frustrated with Netanyahu's lack of urgency in securing hostage releases, particularly after six hostages were found dead.
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A Florida mom risked her job so her trans daughter could play girls' sports. She won't abandon that fight

Jessica Norton unexpectedly became embroiled in a controversy over transgender rights in sports after serving as 'team mom' for her daughter's volleyball team.

Calif. man who killed 2-year-old girl paroled after 12 years in prison

David Leonardo, sentenced for killing a 2-year-old, is released on parole after 12 years despite protests from the victim's family and local officials.

Disability charity refuses to cooperate with HSE review into assault allegations at one of its homes

Allegations of abuse in a care home for a non-verbal female resident with intellectual disabilities expose serious issues related to safety and accountability.

9/11 Widow of Deceased Fire Chief Calls Out Biden During Memorial Ceremony

Joanne Barbara criticized President Biden for his remarks about 9/11, emphasizing the ongoing pain felt by families.
She condemned the Biden administration's handling of plea deals for 9/11 attackers.

'Darent Valley Hospital left my blind dad with a broken back screaming for help'

Hospital staff negligence led to the suffering of Ronald King, emphasizing the need for better patient care standards.

A Black Teenager Was Wrongfully Executed in 1931. Now His Family Is Suing.

The youngest person executed in Pennsylvania's history, Alexander Williams, was wrongfully convicted and now his family is seeking justice through a federal lawsuit.

Overdose or Poisoning? A New Debate Over What to Call a Drug Death.

Families advocate for using 'poisoning' over 'overdose' in describing drug deaths
Fentanyl-tainted pills pose a significant danger in the United States

Mother of son missing for weeks feels desperately sorry' for Jay Slater's family

The mother of a missing young man in Bristol calls for attention on her son's case amidst Jay Slater's disappearance.
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