DWP Confirms £779 PIP Payments for Mental Health Conditions
The DWP confirms PIP payments up to £779 for people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and stress. Learn eligibility and scoring criteria.
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Blood test breakthrough for early heart and kidney disease detection
University of Bristol scientists discover a novel way to detect early signs of heart and kidney disease through a simple blood test, by examining the glycocalyx coating on red blood cells.
Boston Nurse, 80, Marks 55 Years, No Plans to Retire
Iva Hills, an 80-year-old nurse at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, has been caring for patients for 55 years and shows no signs of stopping, celebrated on International Nurses Day.
Dad Credits Prince William-Backed Charity for Saving His Life
Connor Doyle, 33, says he wouldn't be alive without James' Place, a suicide prevention charity championed by Prince William, which has opened a new Birmingham branch.
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999 Critical Condition Returns to Birmingham Hospital
The award-winning Channel 5 documentary '999 Critical Condition' returns tonight, filmed at Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital, offering a raw look at NHS trauma care.
DWP Warns State Pensioners Payments Stop in 13 Weeks
DWP warns Attendance Allowance claimants moving to Scotland that payments will stop after 13 weeks. They must apply for Pension Age Disability Payment to avoid disruption.
DWP New Powers to Withdraw Cash from Pensioners' Accounts
The DWP has been granted controversial powers to directly withdraw money from bank accounts of state pensioners suspected of benefit fraud, raising privacy concerns.
DWP Wrongly Denying PIP for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The DWP faces criticism for denying PIP payments to cystic fibrosis patients. A survey shows 38% of applicants were wrongly rejected initially, sparking calls for reform.
Birmingham Mum Dies After Hospital Care Failures During Strike
An inquest found 'system and individual failings' in the care of Geraldine Miles, 84, who died at Good Hope Hospital after untreated low potassium levels were overlooked for four days during a doctors' strike.
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Inside Hantavirus Quarantine Block for MV Hondius Passengers
Images reveal the quarantine block at Arrowe Park Hospital where 22 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are held after a hantavirus outbreak killed three people.
Johnny Nelson Joins Yorkshire Cancer Walk
Sheffield boxing legend Johnny Nelson joins the We Walk for Yorkshire campaign, carrying the Baton for Yorkshire to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
DWP Stops or Docks PIP Over Five Common Form Mistakes
The DWP is stopping PIP payments for missed details on forms. Learn the five key areas to elaborate on to avoid losing your benefit.
Woman Hospitalised After Wollaston Medical Incident
A woman was taken to hospital after receiving CPR following a medical incident on Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston. Emergency services attended the scene.
Starmer Confirms £150 Payments for Six Million Households
PM Keir Starmer confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for six million households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
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HMRC Alert: Check Child Benefit Repayment for £60k-£80k Earners
HMRC warns parents earning between £60,000 and £80,000 to check if they need to repay Child Benefit due to the High Income Child Benefit Charge, with thresholds and repayment rules explained.
Prince William Opens Suicide Prevention Centre in Birmingham
Prince William visits Birmingham to open James' Place centre, offering free life-saving treatment to men in suicidal crisis, as 74% of West Midlands suicides are men.
DWP Offers £812 Universal Credit Budgeting Advance for 8 Items
Universal Credit claimants in hardship can get a Budgeting Advance of up to £812 from DWP. The loan covers 8 specific costs, including furniture, household items, and more.
Baby Monitor Recalled Over Fire Risk: Check Your Model Now
Babysense Max View baby monitor recalled due to battery overheating risk. Check barcodes and serial numbers to see if your device is affected.
DWP New Anti-Fraud Powers Must Be Used Smartly
Stuart Morris, CTO at SmartSearch, says DWP's new anti-fraud powers must focus on accuracy, proportionality, and public trust to avoid false positives and public anxiety.
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Teen's Vaping Habit Led to Collapsed Lung
Nathan Edmunds, 19, started vaping at 13 to be cool, but his lung collapsed. He warns others to quit before it's too late.
DWP Approves £200 Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners
State pensioners born before June 27, 1960, will receive automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments from November 2026, under DWP rules.
Students Award £5,000 Grant to Kent Food Charity
Canterbury Christ Church University students have awarded a £5,000 grant to Kitchen Social and Cookery Club, a charity supporting families facing food insecurity and health inequalities in Kent.
Pensioners Face 40% Tax Bills with Six-Month Deadline
State pensioners and over-55s risk 40% inheritance tax on pensions from April 2027, with bills due within six months of death, catching families off guard.
Birmingham Student's Hangover Turned Out to Be Brain Tumour
Ben Cornforth, 21, thought he had a hangover but collapsed and couldn't speak. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour, underwent surgery, and later learned it was stage 4 cancer.
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Home Finger-Prick Test for Alzheimer's Risk Developed
A new finger-prick blood test combined with an online brain assessment can detect Alzheimer's risk from home, potentially enabling earlier NHS intervention and treatment.
HMRC Urges Pensioners to Claim Child Benefit for NI Credits
HMRC advises state pensioners to claim Child Benefit to protect future DWP payments. National Insurance credits count towards the State Pension, and you can still claim even if you opt out of payments.
Birmingham GP struck off for sex with patient and drugs
Dr Eren Battaloglu has been banned from practicing after admitting an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient, drug use, and offering abortion advice.
Mocked Woman Loses 17 Stone in Year Without Surgery or Jabs
Catherine Skippen, 28, from Leicestershire, was devastated after strangers filmed her and posted it online. She used the cruel video as motivation to lose 17 stone in a year without surgery or weight loss injections.
First Cuddle Bed Funded at Scarborough Hospital
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity thanks supporters for funding the first cuddle bed at Scarborough Hospital, allowing families closeness at end of life. Fundraising in 2025 included skydives and walks.
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Brave Great Barr Boy, 7, Wins Epilepsy Star Award
Tyler Hartley, 7, from Great Barr, Birmingham, has been given an Epilepsy Star award by Epilepsy Action for his bravery living with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
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