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BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Siblings need help through baby loss too, say bereaved parents
Parents whose babies have died shortly after being born are calling for more support to be made available for children left bereft by the loss of their Hurt said when she lost her baby Theo seven years ago, she dreaded having to tell her daughter that her baby brother was not coming Stars, a Nottinghamshire-based charity that helps parents, is aiming to raise £60,000 to expand its affected families say nothing can truly ease the pain of baby loss, they have been joining in fundraising efforts to help children come to terms with grief. 'Awkward thing' In the UK, an estimated one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, while one in 250 babies are Hurt said explaining the death of a baby to her daughter when she was so young made the grief even more difficult."I was devastated for us, but I was really devastated for her," she said"Seeing my scan and seeing my stomach growing, she saw that I was going to all the appointments and stuff and she saw the scan photos and she was expecting us to come home with a baby, and we had to explain to her that there wasn't going to be."It's such an awkward thing to say especially to someone that is four years old and doesn't understand death anyway." Forever Stars, which is based in Beeston, estimates raising £60,000 will allow it to support 60 latest fundraising events have included a football match where every player was honouring a baby they had Soundy, who captained the Forever Stars team in memory of his son Noah, said he was given time with his baby son in a specialist suite at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre, which was funded by the charity he now supports."It's a room that obviously no-one ever wants to go in, but to be able to spend some time there with him really did mean a lot," he said."It basically meant we got to spend a couple of days with our son - there was a cold cot in there and we had a couple of days just us away from the world." Forever Stars founder Richard Daniels sadly knows all too well just how vital that support for siblings can be, having lost his daughter Emily 12 years ago."We had a five-year-old son, and I had to come home and tell him that the sister we had been getting him all excited about and including him in all the plans for the nursery, that had all stopped, and that Emily wasn't coming home," he said."He went from being a really happy-go-lucky child to be being a really quite angry young man and wanting to break things and being cross with us for not bringing Emily home."We looked for what we could do to support him and play therapy was the avenue but it is such a scarce resource."
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
5 Tips a Mortgage Lender Gave Her Gen Z Son About Buying a Home
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Navigating the U.S. housing market can be confusing for anyone—let alone a first-time buyer. Mortgage lender and personal finance expert Jennifer Beeston teaches young adults personal finance and home-buying tips for today's expensive market. Beeston, who is also the author of Brainhacked, spoke to Newsweek and revealed the key tips she'd give to her 24-year-old son, Jack. For Gen Z, Beeston explained that building credit and saving are the priorities— which you can do at the same time. "Having savings is critical to long-term financial health, it's not just about buying a house," she said. "It's about if your car breaks down and it has to go in the shop, it's about medical emergencies or having to evacuate for fires or hurricanes. Saving is critical because it gives you options and will help keep you out of debt." Building credit is essential for purchasing a home, particularly at a younger age. While there are some mortgage options available that don't require a credit history, they typically come with higher interest rates and necessitate a rental history, which many individuals fresh out of college or high school may lack. "My son has been working on building his credit since he was 18," Beeston told Newsweek. "He has two credit cards [and] puts one thing on each credit card every month and pays it off." Beeston advises Gen Z to do the same: put a small charge on and pay it off. "His credit is in the high 700s just by implementing this very simple, bulletproof strategy," Beeston added. For those choosing between buying or renting, Beeston said it all depends on the housing market you're living in. If Jack got his first job in Lexington, South Carolina, Beeston would be advising him to buy quickly due to lower housing costs and rental potential. However, a long-term investment is more suited to somewhere like New York. "I would advise that he buys only if he thinks he will be in that property for a minimum of five years," she said. "New York is a higher-cost market that does not cash flow as easily as an investment property if he decides to move." Jennifer Beeston and her son Jack in a restaurant. Jennifer Beeston and her son Jack in a restaurant. Jennifer Beeston A budget is key for Gen Z to save up for a down payment and manage their financial goals. TikTok Shop and Instagram-targeted ads are easy money traps, so being hyper-aware of whether your purchases are helping you achieve your long-term goals will benefit you in the long term. There are many financial apps to help with budgeting and saving. Beeston told Newsweek that Monarch is one her son uses. "I advise setting the app up to make you review every single purchase—it's eye-opening and can help curb spending because you won't want to review a ton of transactions," Beeston said. "The key to saving is to be radically honest about every single purchase you make." Above all, Beeston advised that you start considering where you want to live when you're in college. Start researching as a sophomore to help you guide your job applications later. "If your goal is to move to North Carolina, start researching what jobs you could do in order to live in that town," Beeston said. "When you are starting out, your life is a blank slate, so put meaning and thought into what your world will look like."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Mistakes the Middle Class Makes When They Try To Cut Their Expenses
Managing money as a member of the middle class can be challenging. It might feel like society caters to the upper class, so it's an ongoing balancing act of cutting some items from the budget, while still allowing for little luxuries from time to time. Learn More: Consider This: It's tricky to know what to spend money on and what to skip, however financial experts caution that there's some methods of saving money that just aren't worth it. Read more to find out what not to do. When a middle-class household is looking to cut expenses, they might not be seeing the full picture of their finances. Instead, they might just wonder 'What can I cut?' rather than 'How can I adjust my spending in a comprehensive way that meets my needs?' Jennifer Beeston, mortgage lender, financial educator and author of 'Brainhacked,' suggested using a budget app to get a complete financial breakdown, then truly analyze expenses. 'Categorize them by CANCEL (something you do not need and you know is wasteful), NEED (something you have to have such as food and shelter) and JOY (money you spend that makes you happy),' she explained. 'Expect to spend a few hours doing this. Really take the time and think about your purchasing history.' Beeston added that an app can also alert you of bank fees, double charges and multiple subscriptions to one service. These can all cut down expenses without having to purely 'give up' something. Check Out: Beeston pointed out that many bills can be lowered simply by giving the service provider a call. If you don't try, you'll never know. 'Call your internet provider and let them know you are going to switch to their competitor. Watch your bill get reduced,' she noted. 'If you own a car, shop for less expensive car insurance, same with homeowners and renters insurance. Own a house, check in with a lender to see if there are lower rates available. Call you credit card companies and ask for a lower interest rate. 'Make it a game and see how many bills you can get down. The worst thing these companies can say is no.' Melanie Musson is a finance expert with and said some middle-class families might opt to do home repairs themselves to avoid paying a hefty fee to a professional. She cautioned that this might end up costing more in the long run. 'If you try to cut costs and complete a DIY home repair, you could end up with a bigger problem than you started with, especially if you don't know what you're doing,' Musson explained. When paying for a professional, Musson advised picking someone with a strong reputation who delivers quality work-not just the person charging the least. 'You could even hire someone and end up with a bigger problem if you opt for the cheapest option without getting referrals and checking backgrounds,' she added. Investing might seem like something that's not accessible to the middle class, but it can be. It just takes the right advice to make strong investment decisions, rather than trying to figure it out by yourself. 'It's often worth hiring someone to handle investments because they can help you earn more money than you could on your own,' Musson suggested. 'Their services are easily paid for from your improved earnings.' More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines Sources Brainhacked, 'HOME.' YouTube, 'Jennifer Beeston.' 'Compare Insurance Provider Quotes.' This article originally appeared on 4 Mistakes the Middle Class Makes When They Try To Cut Their Expenses Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Beeston: Two arrests after woman in 70s killed in A52 crash
Two men have been arrested after a pedestrian died following a crash on the A52 in Police said emergency services were called to Derby Road, close to the Nurseryman pub, at about 22:25 BST on Friday.A woman in her 70s was pronounced dead at the men, aged 26 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Det Sgt Paul Clark, of Nottinghamshire Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: "This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the woman's family at an incredibly difficult time."They will be supported by officers as inquiries into the incident continue."We are at a very early stage in our investigation and it is important anyone with any information, or relevant dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage gets in touch without delay."
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Care home rated inadequate over safety and hygiene
A care home in Nottinghamshire has been placed in special measures after being rated as inadequate by House Care Home in Middle Street, Beeston, was found to have a "poor culture" and residents were not supported to manage their personal cleanliness and Care Quality Commission (CQC) report also said the home "wasn't a safe and clean environment, and equipment wasn't well-maintained to mitigate risks".Minster Care Management Limited, which runs Falcon House, said it had worked with the city council to formulate an improvement plan and already made "sustainable progress". The CQC inspected the home in March when it had 35 found six breaches of regulation relating to safeguarding, safe care and treatment, consent, providing person-centred care, management and oversight, and medicines management. The overall rating for the service, and the ratings for how safe and well-led the service is, have dropped from good to inadequate. Issues included managers failing investigate incidents thoroughly to help identify improvements and also failing to ensure staff had appropriate training and skills. 'Poor culture' Greg Rielly, CQC deputy director of operations in the midlands, said the findings were "disappointing"."While people were generally pleased with the service and said that staff treated them with kindness and compassion, we found that parts of their care didn't meet the required standards to be safe and effective," he said."The home wasn't a safe and clean environment, and equipment wasn't well-maintained to mitigate risks."The home had a poor culture which meant that staff didn't feel comfortable raising concerns."CQC has issued a warning notice to the provider, highlighting where improvements are needed. A spokesperson for Falcon House said: "We are disappointed that the CQC has given us this rating and acted immediately in addressing their concerns. "Working closely with the local authority, we fully assessed the service and developed an action plan, adding a new operational and management team. "Additional training has been carried out and we have also begun implementing new electronic live systems to monitor progress. "We are being supported by health professionals and Nottingham City Council's quality team and are making consistent and sustainable progress. "We look forward to welcoming the CQC back to reassess the service in the future."
