New 'Right to Try' legislation allows disabled people on Universal Credit, PIP, and ESA to explore work without triggering automatic benefit reassessment, aiming to reduce employment barriers.
The DWP and Labour are reviewing PIP benefits. Claimants must submit feedback via a special form by May 28, 2026, as part of the Timms Review.
As temperatures rise, the RSPCA Southport branch offers advice on baby birds and dogs left in hot cars, urging public vigilance and donations.
Ex-soldier Wayne Bass contracted Q fever in Afghanistan, leading to severe nerve damage and a 13-year tramadol addiction. He criticizes lack of support for painkiller dependency.
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Birmingham dentist Eddie Crouch says cheap, sugary foods are the main cause of poor oral health in children, with baby pouches containing more sugar than fizzy drinks.
Adina Mihai, 30, and Madalin Dumitru, 29, from Birmingham, pleaded not guilty to murdering a father and a pensioner, plus multiple poisonings and thefts.
Branigan Smith, 21, collapsed and died on a family holiday in Turkey. Eight months on, his parents still have no answers and await results of a post-mortem.
Over 8 million state pensioners have received HMRC tax letters, despite expecting DWP protection. Frozen tax thresholds drag more retirees into taxation, with only £12,548 annual pension.
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire in Burntwood, Staffordshire, after all occupants fled safely. The pet received oxygen therapy and was taken to a vet for checks.
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The Eve Appeal warns that AI chatbots like ChatGPT give incorrect cancer info, potentially delaying women from seeking medical help. Nearly 1 in 10 women use AI for gynecological concerns.
Eddie Crouch of the British Dental Association reveals shocking cases of child tooth decay in Birmingham, with preschoolers needing up to 15 teeth removed.
Two Edge Hill University MSc Public Health Nutrition graduates have their research on maternal nutrition education accepted for publication in the African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health.
Which? reports 3 million UK households skip meals due to rising costs, with 85% worried about food prices and consumer confidence at a low.
Cancer Research UK has closed a store in Swindon, with plans to shut up to 190 more by 2027 due to rising costs and shifting consumer habits, while opening 12 new superstores.
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Three million UK households are skipping meals due to rising food and living costs, according to Which? research, prompting calls for urgent government action.
Patient survey reveals six of the ten lowest-rated GP surgeries in the West Midlands are in Sandwell, highlighting a postcode lottery in healthcare quality.
PIP claimants face fewer routine reassessments under new DWP rules, with reviews every three to five years. Minister Sir Stephen Timms leads a wider review.
Aston Villa Women midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has been praised by baby loss charity Tommy's for openly discussing her pregnancy loss and sepsis, encouraging others to seek support.
DWP confirms 33 medical conditions qualifying state pensioners for Attendance Allowance up to £459 in May. Higher rate is £114 per week.
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The DWP has confirmed 537 health conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) up to £779 per month in May 2026, including enhanced daily living and mobility rates.
Chester blogger Richard Trotter will host his second charity quiz at Chester Market on May 10, 2026, raising funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after a successful January event.
One in 100 people has coeliac disease, but many miss subtle symptoms. Ahead of Coeliac Awareness Month, learn six overlooked signs and key facts from Coeliac UK.
Maggie’s Nottingham centre head Annie Walton will summit North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, in a six-day trek to raise funds for free cancer support services.
Amarox Limited recalls Sertraline 100mg batch V2500425 after patient found Citalopram 40mg in packet. MHRA advises checking packaging.
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The DWP has completed training for over 4,000 healthcare professionals to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities, tackling diagnostic overshadowing.
The DWP has confirmed 177 medical conditions that may qualify for PIP, with weekly payments up to £114.60 for daily living. Over 3.7 million claimants receive support.
The Sir Tony Blair Institute urges DWP to scrap benefits for certain conditions, sparking outrage from charities warning of increased poverty and anxiety.
The DWP removes the lower earnings limit and waiting period for statutory sick pay, benefiting 1.3 million more workers from day one of illness.
The DWP has confirmed details of winter fuel payments of £200 or £300 for over-65s, separate from the state pension. Payments are income-linked and arrive in November.
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DWP PIP claimants may lose up to £490 due to complex processes. Learn how to avoid missing out on benefits after the April rate changes.
