Newborn Stopped Breathing: Parents Told She Would Die Amid Congrats
Baby Freya, now two, survived against all odds after a severe brain bleed. Her mum shares their journey and the support from Acorns Children's Hospice.
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Knitted Memory Boxes Aid Dementia Patients
A community knitting group creates intricate knitted vegetables for memory boxes used by therapists to help dementia patients reminisce and improve well-being.
Hair Loss Battle Inspired Woman to Launch Supportive Salon
Desiree Nurse founded Cleopatra's Beauti Spot in Chatham, Kent, after struggling to find a hairdresser for Afro hair. The salon evolved to support clients with hair loss from health conditions, leading to her non-profit Cleopatra's Legacy.
DWP Lists 10 Conditions for £114 Weekly Attendance Allowance
The DWP has named 10 common conditions that qualify for Attendance Allowance, worth up to £114.60 per week for over-65s. Arthritis leads with 1.7 million claims.
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Stray Dog Numbers Soar in Solihull, Costing Taxpayers Thousands
Solihull Council has spent thousands on stray dogs as numbers hit a five-year high of 85 in 2025, with costs rising due to a contract with Birmingham Dogs Home.
Olton Home Could Become Children's Care Home
A family home in Olton may be converted into a children's care home for two vulnerable children aged 5-17, with plans including shared living spaces and staff accommodation.
Tandridge Heights MD Wins Charity Cook Off 2026
Michelle Macadangdang and her team won the Barchester Charitable Foundation Cook Off 2026, raising £53,000 for vulnerable people and those with disabilities.
Belong Chester Urges Dementia Carers to Seek Support
Belong Chester encourages unpaid carers of dementia patients to access local services during Dementia Action Week, offering memory cafes, specialist nurses, and activities to combat isolation.
Sensory Trolleys Donated to Essex Hospitals by Charity
George's Windmills, a Benfleet-based charity, donated £14,490 for three sensory bubble trolleys to Essex hospitals, honoring George Hatfield who died at age two from cancer.
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Children's Bereavement Workshop for Father's Day at St Clare
St Clare Hospice is hosting a special bereavement workshop for children who have lost their dad, helping them explore grief through creative activities and support.
Wife praises Marie Curie dementia care team in Pontardawe
Avril Nicholson, from Pontardawe, thanks Marie Curie nurses and volunteers for supporting her husband Viv with dementia. The service recently won a highly commended award.
Hospice Creates Six New Home Care Roles
East Cheshire Hospice is expanding its Hospice @Home service, creating six new health care assistant roles to meet growing demand for end-of-life care at home.
20,000 Safeguarding Concerns for Birmingham Pensioners
A Freedom of Information request reveals 19,303 safeguarding concerns for those aged 65+ in Birmingham over three years, including 941 domestic abuse cases.
Moya Cole Hospice bids farewell to Heald Green site
Linda Riley became the last patient at the former Heald Green hospice building, as staff moved to a new £26.5m facility, carrying decades of memories.
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UK Police Probe Epstein Child Sex Abuse Allegations
Surrey Police is investigating two separate allegations of child sexual abuse following the release of the Epstein files, with no arrests made yet.
Social Worker Wins Safeguarding Award for Meal Service
Anita Chiumia, a social worker in Preston, won the Randip Bhogal Safeguarding Award for her volunteer work serving free hot meals and offering support to vulnerable people each Sunday.
104-Year-Old Beatrice Whiteman Celebrates Birthday in Epsom
Beatrice Whiteman celebrated her 104th birthday at Epsom Beaumont care home with family, live music, and a garden party, creating joyful memories.
Midlands 'Lip King' gave mum BBL hours before death
Alice Webb, 33, died after a BBL by Jordan James Parke. Inquest to have jury as lawyer argues it was workplace-related. Government proposes regulations.
DWP Lists 12 State Pension Conditions for £459 Handout
The DWP has confirmed 12 health conditions that qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance up to £459 monthly. Falls and depression are included.
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Epsom Grandmother, 104, Celebrates with Garden Party
Beatrice Whiteman marked her 104th birthday at Epsom Beaumont care home with a stylish garden party, live music, and family joining from Australia via video call.
Veteran Sanctuary Opens in Gosport
A new wellbeing sanctuary in Gosport offers free, non-clinical support sessions for veterans and their families, including service animals, every Monday.
Woman to Have Both Legs Amputated After They Bent Backwards
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.
Mixed Reactions to Solihull Children's Care Home Plan
Residents in Shirley express mixed feelings over plans to convert a house into a children's care home, citing traffic concerns and support for local care.
West Midlands care home provider goes into administration
Valuecare Ltd, founded in 2011, has collapsed into administration. One of its two care homes, Norton Hall in Worcester, is closing, while Lathbury Manor remains open.
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Sandwell care home extension could create 30 new jobs
Plans to extend Warrens Hall Nursing Home in Tividale, adding 32 bedrooms and creating 30 jobs, have been submitted to Sandwell Council.
Shirley Home to Become Children's Care Home? Council Reviews Plan
A proposal to turn a family home in Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a children's care home for up to three kids has been submitted to Solihull Council.
Birmingham community funds £50,000 sensory room at hospital
The Dawoodi Bohra community has funded a £50,000 sensory room at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick, providing a calming space for children.
Birmingham GP struck off for sex with patient and drugs
Dr Eren Battaloglu has been banned from practicing after admitting an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient, drug use, and offering abortion advice.
First Cuddle Bed Funded at Scarborough Hospital
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity thanks supporters for funding the first cuddle bed at Scarborough Hospital, allowing families closeness at end of life. Fundraising in 2025 included skydives and walks.
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Leicester Pharmacist Honored for 40 Years On-Call NHS Service
Anthony Oxley, chief pharmacist at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, celebrated for 40 years of on-call service, providing urgent medications and expert advice.
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