State pensioners born before 1959 risk losing Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance if hospitalized for over 28 days. The DWP requires immediate notification of hospital stays to avoid benefit reductions.
Residents in Olton, Solihull, are invited to share their views on a planning application to convert a family house into a care home for two children, with a consultation deadline set for early March.
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A lifestyle writer shares her experience using the Pure Tone LED face mask, noting improved skin glow and firmness after weeks of use with red light therapy.
Plans submitted for a children's home at 72 New Road, Willenhall, located two doors from an approved eight-bed HMO. Up to four vulnerable children aged 11-18 would reside there.
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Kian Moulton, who murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross, was diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). This article explains the condition, its symptoms, and how it can manifest in children and teenagers.
A new study exposes Sandwell as having among the lowest healthy life expectancy rates in England, with women living in good health only to 51.3 years. The IPPR analysis highlights stark north/south health divides.
A 20-year-old trainee bricklayer with schizophrenia died after suddenly collapsing at a Birmingham mental health centre. An inquest concluded he suffered a fatal spontaneous pulmonary embolism.
Sarbjit Singh, a father-of-three from Great Barr, was clinically dead for 45 minutes after cardiac arrests. Saved by innovative double defibrillation at Birmingham City Hospital, he now embraces life with renewed vigor.
Health experts warn that paracetamol, the UK's top painkiller, isn't safe for everyone. Those with liver or kidney issues, allergies, or on certain medications must seek advice to avoid dangerous side effects.
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Sandwell Council has refused plans for a three-storey extension at Complete Dental in Bearwood, citing visual impact and privacy concerns, despite the practice reporting significant patient demand and long waiting lists.
BBC Gladiators star Matt 'Legend' Morsia reveals his son Mauro broke his leg during a family skiing trip in Switzerland, sharing X-rays and recovery photos.
Hormone health experts reveal five common morning habits that spike stress hormones before 9am, leading to irritability, distraction, and fatigue throughout the day.
Tesco partners with the British Health Foundation to provide free blood pressure checks, aiming to identify undiagnosed conditions in millions of adults.
Forecasters warn a potential 'Beast from the East' storm could bring up to 14cm of snow to Birmingham and the Midlands from March 7, with weather maps showing widespread snowfall across England and Wales.
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The UK government has redefined 'urgent' dental care to encompass all treatments, aiming to improve access for thousands of patients across England facing severe NHS shortages.
The Department for Work and Pensions is issuing £187 Personal Independence Payment installments to claimants with specific conditions. Latest statistics reveal 3.9 million people currently receiving PIP across England and Wales.
The DVLA warns drivers with ADHD about potential £1,000 fines for failing to declare the condition if it affects driving safety, as ADHD medication use triples in a decade.
Danielle Cook, 50, from West Bromwich, battles stage four lung cancer. Her family's fundraising appeal for medications and therapies has raised over £9,500 towards a £20,000 target to buy more time together.
NHS doctors urge public to take preventive measures as norovirus hospitalizations surge over 1,000 daily, with bed closures up 8% and fears of a second wave mounting.
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Life Leisure is enhancing its Active Hospital program at Stepping Hill Hospital, introducing kit bags and weekly sessions to support patient mobility and community wellbeing pathways.
Melvina Bawn, a resident at Cepen Lodge care home, celebrated her centenary with a grand party, a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla, and over 300 birthday cards from well-wishers across the UK.
Harriet Hartley, 32, lost over 11 stone through weightlifting but now faces 'fit-shaming' from online trolls despite her incredible transformation and bodybuilding ambitions.
Health experts advise travellers to verify vaccination needs at least eight weeks before international trips to prevent severe illnesses and meet entry requirements.
A collagen powder supplement is gaining popularity for its reported benefits on hair, skin, and nails, with users praising its effects on thinning hair and overall vitality.
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Focus, a Birmingham charity in Harborne, provides vital support and activities for people with disabilities, sight loss, and complex needs, enhancing their daily lives and social connections.
A Personal Independence Payment recipient accidentally received an NHS glasses voucher at Specsavers, sparking fears of system cheating. The store resolved the error, blaming a new employee's mistake.
A Birmingham resident with chronic health issues reveals they missed two decades of Personal Independence Payment due to fear of the application process, urging others to claim.
French police have evacuated multiple buildings in Paris, including Montparnasse Tower and Sciences Po, following bomb threats sent via email. Authorities are conducting searches with sniffer dogs.
A woman has tragically died after being rescued from Blithfield Reservoir in Staffordshire. Emergency services responded but were unable to save her life.
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has suspended visiting for inpatients at Stepping Hill Hospital following a high number of norovirus cases, with exceptions for end-of-life care and certain conditions.
