Meningitis Symptoms: UK Faces Deadly Outbreak
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Sex Offender Dies 8 Months Into 18-Year Sentence
Kenneth Wood, 73, died from a heart attack at HMP Oakwood eight months into an 18-year sentence for sexual offences. An inquest ruled natural causes.
Sunshine Fund Seeks Votes for £5,000 Health Grant
The Chronicle Sunshine Fund needs nominations to win a £5,000 grant for specialist equipment for disabled children in the North East. Vote now!
BBC Expert Warns DWP PIP Claimants Over Backdated Payments
A BBC finance expert warns PIP claimants could receive backdated payments for other benefits, as the Timms review considers major changes to the system by autumn.
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MND Team Wins Patient Choice Award for Exceptional Care
Swansea Bay's MND team wins Patient Choice Award after five patients nominated them for their dedicated, personalized care and support throughout the disease journey.
Slumberdown Cool Summer Nights Set Now £24.84
Get cooler sleep with Slumberdown's 4.5 tog bedding set, now £24.84 for a double. Includes moisture-wicking duvet and two pillows, rated 4.5 stars by over 4,400 Amazon shoppers.
Brothers Raise £12,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK at Marathon
Brothers Sam and Adam Wymer raised over £12,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK by running the London Marathon in memory of their father, Maurice Wymer.
DVLA Lists 189 Medical Conditions That Risk Driving Licence
The DVLA has confirmed 189 medical conditions that drivers must report or face fines up to £1,000. Over 750,000 UK motorists have notifiable conditions affecting driving safety.
CJD Has 100% Success Rate for PIP Claims
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) has a 100% success rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, according to DWP data. Nearly four million people receive PIP.
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New Birmingham Health Centre Opens at Maypole Retail Park
A new diagnostic centre has opened at Maypole Retail Park, offering CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and respiratory tests to 37,000 patients annually.
Men See 'Incredible' Results with Shaving Alternative That Could Save Thousands
The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset offers permanent results and could save men thousands on razors and salon treatments. Now on sale with code SUMMER20.
Van Der Beek's Widow Shares Emotional Update After His Death
Kimberly Van Der Beek opens up about grief and spiritual connection three months after James Van Der Beek's death from colorectal cancer at age 48.
Motability Scraps Black Box Rule After Backlash
Motability has scrapped the compulsory black box rule for DWP claimants after criticism from drivers. The scheme had made telematics mandatory for new leaseholders and under-30s in April.
Council Chair Raises £1,365 for Mental Health Charity
Councillor Angela Archer, chair of South Derbyshire District Council, raised £1,365.94 for Derbyshire Mind during her year in office, supporting mental health services.
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Unhealthy Coping Widespread in Scotland, New Data Shows
A new poll for Mental Health Awareness Week reveals 68% of Scottish adults used harmful coping mechanisms like isolation or bed-rotting in the past month, while 82% also took positive actions.
Positive Mental Health Actions Across Northern Ireland
New polling shows 82% of adults in Northern Ireland have taken steps to support mental health, with spending time outdoors and relaxing activities most common.
Unhealthy Coping Rife in Wales, Survey Reveals
New data reveals 69% of adults in Wales used harmful coping mechanisms for poor mental health, while 84% took positive actions like accessing nature.
DWP Benefits for Mental Health Conditions Explained
DWP rules allow claims for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and more. PIP success rates vary, with 50-58% approval. Learn how to apply.
PIP and DLA Claimants Face Motability Crackdown from July
From July, DWP PIP and DLA claimants on the Motability Scheme face stricter mileage limits, higher excess charges, and new Insurance Premium Tax on vehicles.
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Arthritis qualifies state pensioners for £441 a month DWP
State pensioners with arthritis may be eligible for up to £441 a month via Attendance Allowance. Many miss out as they don't know they qualify.
DWP Attendance Allowance Rise: Up to £459 for Pensioners
DWP raises Attendance Allowance rates, with higher payments of £77 weekly. Over 82,000 claim for back pain; total annual benefit up to £5,959.
DWP Lists 13 Heart Conditions for £187 Weekly PIP
The DWP has confirmed 13 heart and blood pressure conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment up to £187 per week, with over 102,000 claimants.
Edward Jenner's First Smallpox Vaccination in 1796
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Woman Injured in Newcastle College Fall
A woman sustained potentially serious injuries after falling at Newcastle College in Staffordshire. Paramedics treated her before she was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
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Martin Lewis' MSE: 5 ways to get free or cheaper medicine
Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert reveals five effective strategies to reduce the cost of over-the-counter medicines, including free prescriptions, prepayment certificates, and generic alternatives.
DWP Abandons Controversial Four-Point PIP Rule Change
The DWP has scrapped the 'quite controversial' four-point rule for PIP eligibility, as confirmed by BBC Morning Live's Laura Pomfret. The change would have required claimants to score at least 4 points in one daily living activity.
Shock Study: Sandwiches Exceed Daily Salt Limits
New research by Action on Salt and Sugar finds one in 10 shop-bought sandwiches exceeds salt and calorie targets, with some containing more than the daily limit in a single serving.
Father Cycles 1,000 Miles for Epilepsy Charity
Mark Mayatt-Simmons, from Ripon, raised over £2,300 for Epilepsy Action by cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats, inspired by his daughter Alia's epilepsy.
Warning: English Roast Dinner 'Drenched' in Pesticides
Greenpeace warns that a typical English roast dinner contains over 100 pesticides, including seven banned in the EU, posing risks to wildlife and ecosystems.
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Nationwide First UK Bank to Hide Abusive Payment References
Nationwide becomes the first UK bank to launch a feature that hides abusive payment references, helping victims of economic abuse regain control.
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