Shannon Lee Jordan, 22, died by suicide at Hallam Street Hospital after staff failed to check on her. The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust faces scrutiny over systemic failures and budget cuts.
GPs express concern as DWP forecasts 1.03 million children will claim disability benefits by 2027, with 900,000 currently receiving DLA payments of up to £194.60 weekly.
Andrew Halliday, 41, took his own life after the DWP reduced his Universal Credit to £37, fearing homelessness. An inquest recorded suicide.
The DWP is providing £459 to 30,000 claimants with 24 skin conditions through PIP. The payment includes daily living and mobility components.
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A Solihull couple share their story after nearly falling for a scam call from someone posing as TSB bank, urging others to stay vigilant.
Vera Holley, a beloved former nurse at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, has died at 95. She volunteered and fundraised for decades after retiring in 1995.
Lynne Ewington, 62, from Walsall, survived two cancers and now runs, cycles, and attends concerts with a colostomy bag. She urges early testing to boost survival chances.
Vera Holley, a beloved former nurse and volunteer at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, has passed away at 95. Known as 'Holly,' she raised thousands and had a ward named after her.
A man was discovered deceased in a car park on Hoylake Road in Liverpool on Sunday. Police confirm the death is unexpected but not suspicious.
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Money Wellness reports 12,252 people entered insolvency in March, up 30% year-on-year. Experts warn of rising debt as cost of living pressures mount.
The DWP is summoning PIP claimants to in-person meetings that could result in payments being reduced or stopped entirely. Learn about the review process and how to challenge decisions.
A mobile lung cancer screening unit has arrived in Chelmsford, offering free, quick, and painless scans to eligible residents aged 55-74 who smoke or have smoked.
British Gas is expanding its Warm & Working scheme, providing free boiler services and home upgrades to around 1,000 vulnerable households across the UK, including Birmingham.
James Price, 67, credits Maggie's Oldham with helping him recover from mouth cancer three times, alongside NHS treatment. He now supports the charity's Spring Appeal.
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The DWP is cutting Access to Work grants by up to 80%, leaving disabled claimants like Tomasz Borys and Emily Davison struggling to stay employed and facing mental health crises.
DWP figures show Disability Living Allowance for children claims will rise to 1.03 million next year, with behavioural disorders like ODD and conduct disorder making children eligible.
Volunteers from Essex Therapy Dogs visit mental health wards in Chelmsford, bringing joy and calm to patients and staff. The furry visitors help people relax and open up.
The DWP has approved a £100 increase in Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners born before 1946, raising it to £300. Payments return this winter with varying amounts based on age and household.
The 3 Bunkers Golf Challenge has raised £60,000 for Big C little c and now focuses on palliative care, aiming for £100,000. The event on May 22, 2026, features 24 golfers playing 27 holes across three counties.
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The DWP confirms automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners aged 66-79, with £300 for those 80+. Payments target low-income households but are reinstated for millions.
DWP figures show 900,000 children currently receive Disability Living Allowance, with numbers expected to exceed 1 million by 2027. Payments start at £121 every four weeks.
The DWP will pay Disability Living Allowance to over 1 million children next year, with maximum annual payments of £10,119. Experts warn of a 'conveyor belt' to dependency.
The DWP's PIP review 'Call for Evidence' closes on May 28. Changes could lead to benefit cuts or stricter eligibility. Disabled people urged to respond.
The DWP has confirmed changes to payment dates for PIP, ESA, Attendance Allowance, and other benefits due to the May bank holiday on Monday 25th. Payments will be made earlier on Friday 22nd May.
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The Department for Work and Pensions faces calls to means-test the state pension for baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964, amid concerns over affordability of the Triple Lock.
DWP cuts to Access to Work grants leave disabled claimants struggling to afford interpreters, risking job loss and career uncertainty.
The DWP will pay disability benefits to a record one million children by 2027, with fastest-rising claims for behavioural disorders. Payments up to £779 a month.
State pensioners on the new DWP rate face an £825 annual shortfall against the minimum retirement living standard of £13,400, according to PLSA analysis.
State pensioners who retired before 2016 could receive an extra £923 in May from the SERPS additional state pension, on top of their regular DWP payment.
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Jordan and Cian Adams, carrying a rare gene with 99.9% dementia risk, have raised over £500k for research after losing their mother and 12 relatives to FTD.
