NHS Sends Flu Jab Reminders Amid Virus Rise
The NHS is sending thousands of reminders to parents as flu hospitalisations rise by 9%. Top doctors warn the 'worst is far from over' this winter. Get vaccinated now.
The NHS is sending thousands of reminders to parents as flu hospitalisations rise by 9%. Top doctors warn the 'worst is far from over' this winter. Get vaccinated now.
A new petition calls for the DWP to end state pension payments for retirees with incomes over £50,000, aiming to fund student tuition fees. Over 10,000 signatures needed for a government response.
A public petition demanding the income tax personal allowance be raised to £20,000 has reached 50,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a Commons debate. The Treasury has rejected the call, citing a £50bn annual cost.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson launches a petition for mandatory SMA Type 1 testing at birth on the NHS after her twin daughters' diagnosis. Learn about her campaign and the crucial heel prick test.
A public petition urging the government to raise the income tax personal allowance to £20,000 has reached 44,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a parliamentary debate. Read the details and the government's response.
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has dismissed calls for a four-day school week in England, warning it would harm learning and put pressure on families. Read the full response.
Dorothy Rogers has dedicated 50 years to the NHS at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Discover her incredible journey and how she's seen pharmacy evolve.
HMRC has formally rejected a public petition to raise the Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £20,000, citing a £50 billion annual cost. The petition argues it would help with living costs.
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
Dr Saad Khan, a Pakistani-born GP, has relocated to Canada after facing racial slurs from patients in Kettering. He cites a broken system and a desire for a better life. Read his full story.
A new Parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to lower the historic vehicle tax exemption age from 40 to 35 years. Find out how this could benefit owners of 'modern classics'.
A woman faces a £100 NHS penalty after her HRT pre-payment certificate was used for uncovered medication. The pharmacy accepted it, but the patient is held responsible. Read the full story.
The NHS reports flu cases are steadying but hospitals are still extremely busy. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of danger yet' as winter viruses circulate. Read the latest figures and advice.
A senior NHS leader warns winter pressures remain high despite flu cases steadying. Over 3,000 were hospitalised with flu before Christmas. Public urged to get vaccinated and use services wisely.
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
The NHS issues an urgent appeal for donors as blood stocks run low. Over 2,700 appointments need filling before New Year's Eve to save lives.
A viral petition demanding Netflix release 'unseen footage' from Stranger Things 5 has gained 300,000 signatures, but actor Randy Havens has dismissed the claims. Read the full story.
A petition on housing asylum seekers in Dudley, gaining over 3,000 signatures, triggered a full council debate. Discover the other local issues that mobilised residents in 2025.
A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
Find out which pharmacies in mid and south Essex are open on Christmas Day for essential medicines and advice. Use the NHS 'find a pharmacy' service for urgent help.
Find out which NHS pharmacies are open on Christmas Day in mid and south Essex for essential medicines and health advice. Check times and locations here.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Campaigners demand Dudley Council reinstates 500 removed grit bins, warning the cost-cutting move risks safety on icy hills. Read the full story and see the petition.
Campaigners fight to save the 73 bus route to Heartlands Hospital after changes leave Old Lode Lane residents stranded. Over 40 signatures gathered in hours.
A growing petition urges the UK government to align with EU proposals, letting standard car licence holders drive motorhomes up to 4,250kg. Over 4,000 signatures already lodged.
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
New NHS data reveals Birmingham hospitals have the UK's highest flu patient numbers, with figures more than double those in Manchester. See the full regional breakdown.
Dentists in England will receive higher payments for NHS emergency appointments from April 2026 under Labour government plans, aiming to improve patient access and save costs.