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Birmingham Hospitals Report £31.2m Deficit

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports a £31.2m deficit, £17.1m worse than planned, driven by rising staff pay costs. A financial recovery plan is underway.

Berwick Hospital Work Resumes After Collapse

Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.

DWP staff to strike over pay in January 2026

Thousands of DWP staff are set to walk out in January 2026, threatening chaos in Jobcentres and benefit offices. The PCS union says workers are struggling with debt and using foodbanks.

Train attack: Man hurls hot water at staff

A man was arrested after hurling hot liquid at staff and breaking a window on an East Midlands Railway service. Read the full report on this disturbing incident.

Caroline Nice Wins IRIS Award at Spire Hospital

Caroline Nice from Spire Little Aston Hospital's outpatient team receives the prestigious IRIS Award for her outstanding dedication to patient care and operational support. Discover her inspiring story.

West Midlands Ambulance Delays Worst in UK

West Midlands Ambulance Service faces the UK's worst hospital handover delays, losing 41,000 hours in October alone. Discover the impact on patients and the call for an independent review.

Grandad, 83, sleeps on camp bed in 14-hour A&E ordeal

George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.

NHS Midlands Issues Winter Face Mask Update

NHS Midlands advises wearing face masks in healthcare settings and urges flu jab uptake as Covid and flu cases circulate. Protect yourself and others this winter.

Dudley children's services 'inadequate'

A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.

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