Coroner's Warning After Newborn Death Involving Doula
A coroner has issued a warning about childbirth safety after a newborn baby died at 15 days old, highlighting concerns over doula involvement during a home birth.
Category : Health
Body Found in Search for Missing Christmas Day Swimmers
A body has been discovered during the search for two swimmers who vanished on Christmas Day at Budleigh Salterton Beach in Devon. Emergency services responded to the incident involving multiple people in stormy waters.
Mum's SMA Journey: Daughter Defies Odds to Reach 29
A Wolverhampton mother shares her emotional story after doctors said her baby with spinal muscular atrophy would 'waste away' - now her daughter is 29 and advocating for early testing.
Wheelchair Collective Launches UK Council for User Voice
Wheelchair users across Wales and the UK are urged to apply for The Wheelchair Collective, a new national advisory council aiming to transform service design through lived experience.
Critical Condition After Three-Car Crash in Ombersley
A woman is fighting for her life after a serious three-vehicle collision in Ombersley, Worcestershire. Two women and a child were involved in the incident.
54-Hour Storm Alert for Nine UK Areas with 120mm Rain
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for persistent heavy rain across nine UK regions, with up to 120mm expected over high ground from Wednesday evening to Friday night, raising flood risks.
COPD Patient Finds Relief at Being You Centre
Barbara Smith shares her positive experience with Moya Cole Hospice's Being You Centre, where specialist courses help manage COPD symptoms like fatigue and breathlessness through group sessions.
Singer's Toughest Performance at Hospice Patient's Funeral
Irish singer-songwriter Jo Garrity, performing as Redd, shares the emotional story behind performing at a funeral for East Cheshire Hospice patient Emily Smith, including her tribute song 'Emily's Song'.
Dudley NHS Cuts Waits with 'Formula One' Surgery
Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley is on track to meet national waiting time targets after implementing innovative surgical and outpatient reforms under a government scheme.
Family's Lifeline: Charity Home Supports Parents Through Baby's Critical Illness
A Castleford family shares their harrowing journey after their newborn son Oscar suffered life-threatening complications, and how The Sick Children's Trust provided vital accommodation near Leeds General Infirmary during his intensive care treatment.
Midlands Mother Dies After Rare Asbestos Cancer Battle
Emily-Jane Scandrett, a 40-year-old mother from Tamworth, has died after a painful journey with pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
Norovirus Cases Surge 47%: UKHSA Issues Health Alert
The UK Health Security Agency warns of a sharp rise in norovirus cases, urging the public to recognise six key symptoms and follow strict 48-hour isolation rules.
UK Braced for Fresh Snow as Met Office Issues Wintry Update
The Met Office forecasts a return of snow and unsettled weather across the UK, with significant hill snow expected in Scotland and northern England this week.
Joshua Tree Marks 20 Years of Childhood Cancer Support
The Joshua Tree charity celebrates two decades of providing emotional health and wellbeing support to families affected by childhood cancer across the UK.
Cambridge Half Marathon Final Call for Cancer Hospital Runners
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust issues a last-minute appeal for participants in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to fundraise for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Two Counties Escape Snow as 388-Mile Wall Hits England
Weather maps show a 388-mile snow mass will blanket most of England next week, but Cornwall and Hampshire are set to avoid the worst. The West Midlands faces 18 hours of continuous snowfall.
Midlands Snow Warning: Up to 7 Inches Forecast Next Week
The Midlands faces significant snowfall from Tuesday, with up to seven inches predicted in some areas. An Arctic air mass will bring freezing temperatures and potential travel disruption across the region.
BBC TV Licence Cut to £7.50 for Some Before £181 Hike
Ahead of an expected £181 annual TV licence fee increase in April, eligible residents in care homes and sheltered accommodation can secure a reduced licence for just £7.50.
Yeatman Hospital's £170k Refurbishment Opens in Sherborne
Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne has officially opened a newly refurbished reception area and upgraded clinic rooms, thanks to £170,000 funding from its charitable Friends group.
Jess's Rule: 'Three Strikes' Initiative Launches in GP Surgeries
A new patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule is being rolled out across England's GP surgeries, urging doctors to reassess cases after three appointments without diagnosis.
Middlesbrough Resident's Recipe in Charity Cookbook
Lyn Woodwork, 80, from Nunthorpe Oaks Care Home sees her cherished cheese scone recipe featured in Sanctuary Care's 'A Lifetime of Flavours' cookbook, celebrating food and memory.
Protein Breakthrough in Bowel and Liver Cancer Fight
Researchers in Scotland have identified a crucial protein that drives hard-to-treat bowel and liver cancers, opening new treatment possibilities.
Tameside Bereavement Awareness Day Offers Support
A free bereavement awareness event, 'Together Through Loss', will be held in Stalybridge, offering support, resources, and a compassionate space for anyone affected by loss.
Shine Lincolnshire's New Five-Year Strategy for Mental Health
Shine Lincolnshire has launched its 2025-2030 strategy, focusing on mental health, dementia, learning disabilities, autism support, and strengthening the voluntary sector across Lincolnshire.
Stop Wasting Yoghurt's 'Liquid Gold' Says TV Doctor
Dr Amir Khan urges people to stop discarding the watery liquid on yoghurt, revealing it's nutrient-rich whey packed with protein, vitamins and gut health benefits.
Attendance Allowance: Guide to Tax-Free Benefit for Elderly
Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested, tax-free benefit for those over State Pension age needing personal care support. This guide covers eligibility, payment rates, and application tips.
Mum Raises £900 for Neonatal Unit After Premature Birth
Amber Webster from Middlesbrough raised nearly £1,000 for The James Cook University Hospital's neonatal unit after her son Jude was born nine weeks early, weighing just 3lb 6oz.
Free Health Check-Ups at Aberavon Rugby Club by Care Safe
Care Safe is hosting a free community health check-up event at Aberavon Rugby Club in Port Talbot, offering basic health checks and wellbeing support to local residents on January 31, 2026.
Smile Pro Teeth Whitening: Results in 7 Days
Discover how the Smile Pro Advanced Whitening Kit delivers brighter, whiter teeth in just one week with its dual LED technology and gentle formula.
Pharmacy Robot Viewing Window at Children's Hospital
Birmingham Children's Hospital opens a new pharmacy featuring a viewing window where patients can watch an automated dispensing robot in action, part of a child-friendly redesign.
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