The rise of the death doula

Maybe you were expecting this month to be more festive? But the sad truth is that dogs come to the end of their lives all year round and planning for the best end-of-life care is something we must all

Suicide wrecks lives. Researchers are trying to understand why people kill themselves and what we can do to reduce the numbers of people it affects

Leaah Deans kisses her family goodbye and goes to make Christmas special for others

Is your friend shouldering the weight of caregiving for an ageing parent? If so, they may be feeling lonely, frustrated, or stretched too thin. Here, we look at the everyday struggles of providing care, and how you can lend a hand

JANE TOWNSON OBE

Do you believe in the spirit world? best columnist, past lives expert David Wells, gave Carole Scott from Greater Manchester a window into what she might have experienced before…