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I Peddled Heroin at 14 and Ran Away from Home — This Is Why Saturday, May 31, 2025 care missingchildren foster exploitation trafficking vulnerability reform grooming advocacy children Children in care face a uniquely perilous mix of vulnerability and rebellion, placing them at a disproportionate risk of going missing. Louise Allen, artist, author, and advocate for foster children, vividly describes feeling … Read More
Strangers Invited to Celebrate Extraordinary Nurse’s 100th Birthday Alone Saturday, May 24, 2025 nurse centenary care community bertha compassion legacy inspiration alone birthday Bertha, a retired nurse who devoted her life to caring for others, is about to reach a remarkable milestone—her 100th birthday this June. Residing at Bloomfield Care Centre in Paulton near Bristol, Bertha has no surviving … Read More
Extra Care Apartments Approved for Burnham-on-Sea After Successful Appeal Friday, May 23, 2025 burnham-on-sea care planning appeal extracare development somerset retirement construction housing New extra care apartments are set to be built at Beaufort Park in Burnham-on-Sea following a successful appeal against previous planning refusals. Beaufort Park Ltd., a subsidiary of Agincare, initially sought permission in … Read More
New Baby Unit Opens in Yeovil, Quickly Becoming a Community Favorite Wednesday, May 14, 2025 yeovil babyunit hospital healthcare newborn community families opening care maternity Yeovil is celebrating the opening of its brand-new baby unit at Happy Days, a facility designed with comfort and care in mind for both newborns and their families. The grand unveiling featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, … Read More