Midlands GP Surgeries Rated Worst by Patients

Ahead of the 2026 GP Patient Survey results, we examine the ten worst-rated GP surgeries in the Midlands based on 2025 data, with some practices receiving positive ratings from only a third of patients.

QE Hospital A&E Road Closure for Weekend Works

Mindelsohn Way at Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be shut from Friday evening until Sunday night, affecting access to A&E, Birmingham Women's Hospital, and Harborne Hospital. Diversions will be in place.

Zayn Malik Hospitalized, Cancels UK Concert

Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has been rushed to hospital and shared a health update on social media, forcing the cancellation of his UK gig at Banquet Records in Kingston.

Fuel Tanker Fire Near School Evacuates 500 Pupils

A fuel tanker carrying 15,000 litres caught fire on Marlborough Way, Telford, prompting the evacuation of a nearby primary school. Police officers acted swiftly to secure the area and ensure no serious injuries occurred.

Wrexham Housekeeper and Mayor Head to Buckingham Palace

Helen Briscoe, head housekeeper at Pendine Park in Wrexham, and her childhood friend Mayor Tina Mannering have been invited to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, celebrating their respective achievements in care and civic leadership.

NHS Peer Worker Uses Lived Experience to Aid Mental Health

Rosealine Mitchell, an NHS peer worker in Essex, leverages her personal journey with schizophrenia to provide empathy and support for mental health patients, enhancing care through shared understanding and innovative activities.

Inclusive Cinema Event for Families in Newcastle

The Sunshine Fund organized a private cinema screening for 17 families at Cineworld in The Gate, offering a stress-free movie experience for children with disabilities and their caregivers.

Mum's Agony Over Son's Death at Dudley Nursery

A grieving mother's heartbreaking statement reveals her 14-month-old son Noah died after being restrained and left face down at Fairytales Day Nursery. Nursery worker Kimberley Cookson admitted gross negligence manslaughter.

NHS Warns of Summer GHIC Card Expiry Surge for Travellers

Over 1.2 million UK Global Health Insurance Cards are set to expire by 2026, with nearly 800,000 lapsing this summer. Experts warn travellers to check validity to avoid being left without essential healthcare cover abroad during peak holiday season.

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