Birmingham Care Staff Shortlisted for National Awards
Eight dedicated staff from Cygnet Elms in Birmingham are finalists in the Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards. Discover their inspiring stories.
Eight dedicated staff from Cygnet Elms in Birmingham are finalists in the Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards. Discover their inspiring stories.
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England have jumped 56% year-on-year. Health chiefs warn of an 'unprecedented wave' and urge eligible people to get vaccinated now.
Starlight charity partners with Ravensburger to deliver over 7,000 therapeutic toys to UK hospitals, boosting play resources where 71% lack a dedicated budget.
Premier Inn launches its first-ever pyjama range, with all profits going to GOSH Charity. New research reveals a third of Brits enjoy up to five 'pyjama days' a month.
Singer JoJo Siwa reveals she was hospitalised with burst ovarian cysts just an hour before a performance. Discover her health update and how she powered through the show.
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
Girls' football teams from Ammanford completed a charity hike up Pen y Fan, raising £1,250 for Prince Philip Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Unit. Discover how personal connections inspired their incredible effort.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
A premature baby died after being left unfed for four hours on cold, wet bedding at an understaffed Welsh neonatal unit. Coroner cites 'gross understaffing' and systemic failures.
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Five-day strike by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull saw minimal service disruption. NHS bosses praise planning as 90% of clinical activity was maintained. Read the full story.
The NHS issues a plea to avoid hospitals if experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea as a norovirus variant spreads. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
A new Diamond bus service, the number 98, will launch on January 4, connecting Solihull to Heartlands Hospital via Lyndon and Sheldon. Great news for local transport links!
Geminick Siriban, a nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for his compassionate end-of-life care, as nominated by a patient's grateful family.
Lyra Cassell, 20, from Liverpool, survived rare leukaemia thanks to a cord blood transplant from Spain. Read her inspiring story and learn about donation.
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died from injuries sustained in a street attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five people have been arrested.
Camrose Vintage Working Day raised a record £32,000 for 32 local charities, including £4,000 for Withybush Hospital services and a hair loss initiative. Discover how to support local NHS services.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Birmingham Women's Hospital offers free food parcels to parents of NICU babies, easing stress during critical care. A partnership with Trussell Trust provides essential support.
Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a crash on the M6 left a girl with serious injuries. Witnesses are urged to come forward with dashcam footage.
Strictly's Amy Dowden shares her hospital journey for a bone infusion at Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham, after supporting colleagues at the Blackpool show. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Meet Birmingham Transplant Football Club, where players with life-saving organ transplants showcase thriving post-surgery lives through sport. Discover their inspiring journey.
The Met Police will use live facial recognition and DNA tagging spray at the Arsenal vs Tottenham match to enhance public safety and prevent crime.
A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.
Prince William opened the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, with Kevin Sinfield praising the future king as 'a man of his word'. Discover the emotional tribute.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Support York Hospital's Tiny Lives Appeal. Bid in the online auction for a luxury Mallorca stay and other prizes to help premature babies and their families.