Blue Badges Widened: 55,000 More Qualify with Anxiety or ADHD
Blue Badge permits for hidden disabilities like anxiety and ADHD have tripled, with 55,000 issued last year. Critics call for tighter checks amid abuse concerns.
Blue Badge permits for hidden disabilities like anxiety and ADHD have tripled, with 55,000 issued last year. Critics call for tighter checks amid abuse concerns.
The DWP clarifies that bank account checks under new fraud crackdown won't automatically suspend Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or ESA payments, ensuring fair process.
Filippo Berio recalls Hot Chilli Pesto due to undeclared fish, posing a serious health risk to those with seafood allergies. Sold at Morrisons and Ocado.
Aldi partners with food storage expert Kate Hall to help customers reduce food waste, revealing that 7 in 10 Brits buy food they'll throw away, costing £387 annually.
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RecommendedClaire Smith, 38, from Dudley, developed life-threatening sepsis and a collapsed lung after pneumonia at 14, leading to bronchiectasis. She has since completed a Sahara trek and London Marathon.
The DWP has confirmed the 12 conditions most likely to receive long-term Personal Independence Payment awards, with visual disease topping the list at 68%.
State pensioners on four benefits face payment stoppages under DWP's 28-day hospital rule. Learn which benefits are affected and how to report hospital stays.
The DWP is urged to reform Personal Independence Payment as TUC research shows high unemployment among disabled people. Two key changes proposed to help claimants.
Legal experts warn some GP surgeries may be falling short of national guidance on offering face-to-face consultations when requested. Patients are urged to know their rights.
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RecommendedLacie Feeney, 8, from Wolverhampton, underwent emergency brain surgery after being misdiagnosed with tonsillitis at New Cross Hospital.
Disability charities slam DWP plans to exclude under-25s from longer PIP review periods, calling it 'wrong and damaging' for young disabled people.
Claire Smith, 38, from Dudley, endures frequent infections after bronchiectasis diagnosis, completing a marathon in memory of her mother.
A healthcare worker from Ascension Island with hantavirus symptoms is treated in London. Nine asymptomatic individuals linked to the MV Hondius outbreak arrive in the UK.
GP Dr Amir Khan shares the best times to take supplements, warning against taking iron with tea or coffee and recommending vitamin C for better absorption.
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RecommendedRoyal Caribbean faced backlash for charging name-change fees and cancelling credits for a disabled passenger's carers, sparking discrimination claims.
HMRC issues K tax codes to collect historic debts via PAYE, reducing take-home pay. Learn how K codes work and what to do if your code is wrong.
Jake Libby, 38, from Solihull, died by suicide days after his birthday. His sister Mollie Jordan is raising funds for his funeral and to spread suicide awareness.
Get your weekly horoscope for all zodiac signs from Taurus to Aries. Discover what the stars have in store for love, career, and personal growth this week.
NS&I warns customers about cyber threats after blocking 132,126 emails in three years, including phishing and spam. Experts urge vigilance.
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RecommendedJune Cartwright, 88, died at Good Hope Hospital after an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, despite a known penicillin intolerance. An inquest ruled the drug was reasonably administered.
The DWP is changing payment dates for PIP, ESA, and Attendance Allowance due to the May bank holiday. Affected claimants will receive payments on May 22.
New DWP rules cut Universal Credit health payments to £217.26/month for new claimants, half the previous rate of £429.80. Existing claimants with severe conditions retain full amount.
Megan Dixon, 21, from Cambridgeshire, is set to have both legs amputated after they bent upwards at a 45-degree angle, causing unbearable pain for eight years.
Ticks, the UK's most dangerous insect, can transmit Lyme disease with a single bite. Learn prevention, removal, and symptoms to stay safe on summer walks.
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RecommendedState pensioners born before 1951 will see increased payments of £736 every four weeks from the DWP, thanks to the triple lock. The basic state pension has risen by 4.8% in April.
Greenpeace analysis finds 102 pesticides used on UK roast dinner vegetables, including EU-banned chemicals. Campaigners call for halving pesticide use by 2030.
Mathew Gilkes, 47, used hidden cameras in pens to take over a million upskirt pictures of pupils and posed as a teen online to groom girls.
State pensioners living alone can claim up to £238 per week from DWP Pension Credit, worth over £3,900 a year. Thousands eligible but not claiming.
Sean Waters pays tribute to his 'kind-hearted' son Lewis, who died from sepsis hours after feeling ill. Three meningitis cases reported, two at other schools.
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RecommendedAlice Connor, a gardener from Wyke Regis, is sharing her melanoma journey during Skin Cancer Awareness Month to highlight early warning signs and the importance of seeking help.