Asperger's man denied PIP despite needing daily help
A man with Asperger's and anxiety who can't cook or take medication without prompting received zero points on his PIP reassessment, despite previously getting the highest award.
Category : Mental Health
Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre Opens (23.05.2026)
Birmingham's first round-the-clock mental health centre, Golden Hillock Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre, opens in East Birmingham, offering open access and comprehensive support for adults.
Nottinghamshire Hospital Breaks World Record for Charity
Cygnet Hospital Sherwood in Mansfield broke a Guinness World Record for the largest online music quiz, raising over £2m for Cash for Kids charity.
Spain Measles Warning: Cases Double in Tourist Hotspot
UK tourists warned after measles outbreak in Spain's Murcia region sees cases double in a week. Eight confirmed cases reported. Symptoms and risks explained.
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Thousands Use Wolverhampton Station Mental Health Hub in First Year
Over 2,000 people have accessed mental health support at The Hub in Wolverhampton Railway Station since it opened in May 2025, offering one-to-one support and community events.
Nature and Helping Others Boost Mental Health This Awareness Week
Discover how The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside uses nature and volunteering to improve mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week.
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.
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.
Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre Opens
Birmingham's first 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre offers round-the-clock support, with guests praising its welcoming atmosphere and accessible care.
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Half of East England residents use harmful mental health coping
Mental Health Foundation data reveals 55% of East of England residents used harmful coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, or low mood in the past month, including doomscrolling and bed rotting.
Painful Tourette's Symptom Worse Than Vocal Tics
Ed Palmer, 34, from Birmingham reveals the painful physical tics of Tourette's that cause severe pain, including neck movements and ripped skin, and how he manages them.
DWP Seeks PIP Claimants' Views Ahead of Major Benefit Review
The DWP is calling on PIP claimants to share their experiences as part of a major review that could lead to changes in the disability benefit.
RNIB: Sight Conditions to Rise 25% by 2036
RNIB warns that glaucoma and AMD cases in England will soar by over 25% by 2036, urging regular eye checks to prevent irreversible sight loss.
Martin Lewis: LPA more important than a will
Martin Lewis urges people to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney, warning families face stress and costs without it. He says it's more crucial than a will.
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DWP Lists 537 Conditions for PIP Up to £779
The DWP has confirmed 537 health conditions eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for 2026/27, with maximum weekly payments of £194.60, equating to £778.40 every four weeks.
Bowel Cancer Screening Urged in Walsall as Uptake Drops Below 50%
Health experts in Walsall are urging residents to take up bowel cancer screening, as uptake in some areas falls below 50%, leading to late-stage diagnoses and reduced survival rates.
Wolverhampton Council Backs £500K SEND School Expansion
Wolverhampton Council has approved £500,000 to expand SEND provision at Springdale Primary School, creating 38 specialist places from September 2026.
Mental Health Worker Walks 10 Miles for Hospital Care
Angela Musson, a healthcare support worker from North Hykeham, will walk 10 miles on May 16 to raise funds for Lincolnshire's hospitals, enhancing patient care.
Suspected Meningitis at Codsall School, Child in Hospital
A pupil at St Nicholas CE First School in Codsall is hospitalized with suspected meningitis. UKHSA guides the school as parents express concern.
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RSPCA Southport: Seasonal Advice on Wildlife and Hot Cars
As temperatures rise, the RSPCA Southport branch offers advice on baby birds and dogs left in hot cars, urging public vigilance and donations.
DWP Lists 177 Conditions for PIP Payments Up to £114.60
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.
DWP slammed over plan to cut mental health benefits
The Sir Tony Blair Institute urges DWP to scrap benefits for certain conditions, sparking outrage from charities warning of increased poverty and anxiety.
Martin Lewis warns car finance payouts likely delayed
Martin Lewis warns millions of motorists that car finance compensation payments are likely delayed due to a legal challenge by Consumer Voice over the FCA's redress scheme.
DWP Sending £779 Monthly PIP for Psychiatric Disorders
DWP figures show psychiatric disorders top PIP claims at 42% of highest rate. Maximum PIP is £194.60 weekly, £779 monthly. Autism is not an illness but a disability.
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Dudley Mum's Storytelling Initiative Aids Kids' Mental Health
Erica Jodie from Dudley launches Little Boo Books initiative to support children's emotional wellbeing through storytelling, with book bundles and community events.
Brain Tumour Misdiagnosed as Stress from Kids
Libby Wollaston, a mother-of-three, endured months of severe headaches dismissed by doctors as stress or hormones before being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. She lost vision in one eye before receiving life-saving treatment.
Mum Pays £10k for Assisted Death After Son's Tragic Loss
Wendy Duffy, a 56-year-old former care worker from the West Midlands, has arranged an assisted death at a Swiss clinic following the devastating loss of her son Marcus four years ago. She speaks openly about her decision amid ongoing debates about assiste
Mum's Headaches Dismissed as Stress, Were Brain Cancer
A Wolverhampton mother endured months of excruciating headaches dismissed by doctors as stress from her children before being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour that left her partially blind.
Mother 'Knew' Son Would Die in Forest Bank Prison
A grieving mother told an inquest she knew her 22-year-old son would die after he was transferred to Forest Bank prison in Salford, where he was found hanging in his cell.
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Mother's Heart Attack Was Actually Broken Heart Syndrome
A mother from Worcestershire experienced severe chest pain she thought was a heart attack, but doctors diagnosed it as takotsubo syndrome triggered by grief after her soldier son's suicide.
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