DWP Confirms £459 for 69,000 Pensioners with Back Pain
The DWP has confirmed that 69,000 state pensioners with back pain can claim Attendance Allowance, worth up to £459 per month, to help with care costs.
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HMRC Pension Tax Error Overcharges Millions
HMRC admits to a calculation error that has overcharged millions of pensioners on their state pension tax, with average overpayments of £5 per person totaling tens of millions.
DWP Winter Fuel Bonus Up to £300 for Pensioners Born Before June 1960
State pensioners born before 28 June 1960 can receive between £100 and £300 to help with heating bills for winter 2026 to 2027. Eligibility and payment details explained.
Teen Saved by Blood Donations Urges Public to Give
A 13-year-old who needed 23 units of blood after an artery burst appeals for donors as NHS reports a 5% drop in critical blood group donations over six years.
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Cyclist Rides 4,000km for Men's Mental Health
Martin Hills cycles from north Wales to southern Spain to raise funds for suicide prevention charity Men's Minds Matter after his own mental health crisis and a friend's suicide.
Birmingham Dad on Son's Rare Dravet Syndrome Diagnosis
A Birmingham father describes the terrifying moment his son was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, a rare genetic epilepsy, and its life-changing impact on their family.
Sutton Coldfield Mum's Cancer Battle Inspires Husband's Hike
Emily-Jane Scandrett died at 42 from mesothelioma, raising over £10,000. Her husband Ryan continues her legacy with a 27.5-mile charity hike.
State pensioners could get £238 weekly on top of DWP payments
State pensioners may receive an extra £238 per week through Pension Credit, following a 4.8% increase. The benefit helps with housing costs, council tax, and TV licenses.
Hospital Saves Thousands Via Walking Aid Return Scheme
Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham saved over £8,000 in a year by reusing returned walking aids like frames and crutches, also cutting carbon emissions by 12.54 tonnes.
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State Pensioners Told Too Wealthy for Winter Fuel Payment
Rachel Reeves confirms new Winter Fuel Payment rules: pensioners with income over £35,000 will lose the allowance, with HMRC clawing back payments.
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Disabled Households Get £13,400 Retirement Warning
50% of UK adults with disabilities are on track for pension poverty, needing £13,400 yearly for minimum retirement standard, new report warns.
Liquid Gold Helps Paralyzed Man Walk Out of Hospital
A West Midlands man paralyzed from the chest down is walking again after a groundbreaking treatment using liquid gold nanoparticles, leaving hospital independently.
Florrie Bark, 9, Excited to Dance After Lung Transplant
Florrie Bark, 9, who won Pride of Britain's Child of Courage Award in 2024, shares her joy after a successful double lung transplant and her hopes for the future.
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State Pensioners Aged 66-73 to Get £965 Monthly Boost
State pensioners aged 66 to 73 are set to receive a bumper £965 per month following a 4.8% increase in State Pension rates under the triple lock policy.
Martin Lewis Debunks Flight Booking Myth
Martin Lewis explains why booking flights early no longer guarantees the best price due to dynamic pricing, and advises using free cancellation options to save money.
Wolverhampton nurse diagnosed with incurable blood cancer
Katie Haywood, a Wolverhampton nurse, ignored symptoms like fatigue and bruising, later diagnosed with incurable myeloma. She urges others to know the warning signs.
Drink-driver three times limit fined £1,118, bailiffs warned
Tanyaradwze Magwenzi, 23, was three times the drink-drive limit after crashing into a bollard in Birmingham. He was fined £1,118 and banned from driving for 24 months.
NHS Pharmacist Warns UK Tourists on Mounjaro Travel
An NHS pharmacist advises UK tourists travelling with Mounjaro to keep the jabs in hand luggage with cool packs to maintain safe temperatures and avoid freezing.
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MP warns axing health watchdog silences patients
Saqib Bhatti MP says scrapping Healthwatch Birmingham and Solihull risks taking away patients' voices, especially in deprived areas like Chelmsley Wood.
Decorator's Cancer Spotted by Doctor Clients
Jeff Titmarsh, 67, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after retired doctor clients noticed his frequent bathroom trips. He's now in remission and raising awareness.
Birmingham dad in Thailand hospital shows small improvements
Ethan Lacey, from Castle Vale, has been in a Thai hospital for nearly a month after a fall from a moving pickup. His family says they feel 'devastated' by lack of UK Government support.
Takeaway boss fined over food poisoning case in Birmingham
A Birmingham takeaway director has been fined after a customer was hospitalised with food poisoning from a chicken burger, with hygiene failings found during inspections.
Wolverhampton Tops UK Obesity Healthcare Pressure List
New data reveals Wolverhampton faces the greatest obesity-related healthcare pressures in the UK, with high rates of hospital admissions and related conditions.
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Midland dad walks again thanks to 'liquid gold' plasma
Tony Newitt, 71, from Alcester, paralysed by Guillain-Barre Syndrome, walked out of hospital after plasma treatment. He urges more donors.
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Simba Hybrid Pillow: Customisable Comfort for Better Sleep
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Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Opens New Facility in Surrey
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care has opened a new facility in Surrey, featuring 18 ensuite rooms and a wellbeing centre, aiming to support up to 3,000 patients annually by 2040.
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Derbyshire Family Hits Diabetes Kit Fundraising Target
A Derbyshire family has reached its £2,000 fundraising target for type 1 diabetes starter kits, thanks to a £275 donation from Specsavers Derby.
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