Stepping Hill 'Rise and Shine' week promotes patient activity
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's 'Rise and Shine' week at Stepping Hill Hospital encourages patients to stay dressed, active, and moving to speed recovery and cut hospital stays.
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Stroke Survivor Walks 3km for Stockport NHS Charity
Andy Shaw, who survived a severe stroke on Christmas Day 2022, will walk 3km to raise funds for the stroke ward at Stepping Hill Hospital, already raising £1,500.
Edge Hill Alumni Return to Train Mental Health Practitioners
Four Edge Hill alumni, including Kelly Appleton and Eva Curless, return to campus to support students on the Education Mental Health Practitioner programme, sharing frontline insights and inspiring the next generation of therapists.
HMRC confirms £300 penalty charge for households from August
HMRC will charge taxpayers who filed Self Assessment tax returns late as much as £300. The Labour government's tax authority imposed a January 31 deadline.
Al Murray urges stem cell register sign-ups after nephew's death
Comedian Al Murray urges 16-30s and minority ethnic groups to join the stem cell register with Anthony Nolan's Half a Chance campaign, after his nephew Finley died of blood cancer in 2021.
Walsall dancer's 'invisible' illness left her unable to eat
Sophie May, 30, from Walsall, was diagnosed with gastroparesis after years of being told her symptoms were IBS, stress, or 'all in her head'.
Baby's bloated stomach was constipation, but it was cancer
Florence Wilde, from Stourbridge, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after GPs repeatedly said her swollen stomach was constipation. The family is now raising £100,000 for treatment.
Dad found dead by schoolgirl had head and neck injuries
Neil Thompson, 45, was found dead on a playing field at Smestow Academy by an 11-year-old girl. An inquest heard he died from aspiration of blood due to traumatic head and facial injuries, with circumstances unclear.
Nationwide: £300-a-week student spend is top money regret
Nationwide FlexStudent research reveals 39% of students spend £150-£300 weekly on food and drink, with money mistakes topping university regrets ahead of September.
Parents face £1,145 summer childcare costs, survey finds
Average six-week summer childcare costs £1,145 per child, up 5% above inflation, with Wales hitting £1,342. Some parents use flexible work and shared calendars to cope.
DWP Pension Credit: £10,000 savings rule sparks unfairness
State pensioners with £10,000 in savings face reduced Pension Credit, as experts call the DWP's frozen capital limit unjust and outdated.
DWP brings forward 11 benefit payments for bank holiday
The DWP will pay 11 benefits early on Friday, August 28, instead of Monday, August 31, due to the bank holiday. Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP and more are affected.
Southport funeral director celebrates 40 years of service
Michael Rushton, of M Rushton Funeral Directors, celebrates 40 years in the profession, having supported thousands of families in Southport since 1986.
DWP confirms 32 heart conditions for PIP ahead of reforms
The DWP confirms 32 heart and vascular conditions qualify for PIP, with the Timms Review set to recommend reforms to Andy Burnham.
HMRC £200 Child Benefit rule for £60k+ earners
HMRC confirms Child Benefit charge for individuals earning over £60,000. The charge is 1% of benefit per £200 above threshold, with full repayment at £80,000.
State Pension age rise to 68 for post-1977 births
People born after 5 April 1977 may see their State Pension age rise to 68 under current legislation, with the timetable for the increase from 67 to 68 potentially changing due to future reviews.
1p Over £35,000 Loses Entire Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners earning 1p over £35,000 lose their entire Winter Fuel Allowance under DWP cliff-edge rules, Martin Lewis warns. Payments up to £300.
HMRC confirms £180 Child Benefit payments in August
HMRC will issue Child Benefit payments up to £180 before end of August. Parents receive £27.05 weekly for eldest child, £17.90 for each extra child.
Council tax discount rule for dementia carers underpublicised
A man with vascular dementia received a 100% council tax discount and £5,989.30 backdated refund after Martin Lewis highlighted a little-known rule on BBC Sounds.
Sensory room opens at Chelmsford and Essex Centre for neurodiverse patients
A new sensory-adapted room at the Chelmsford and Essex Centre offers neurodiverse patients a calm space to wait, meet clinicians, or regulate emotions, improving engagement with mental health care.
New bench at South Pembrokeshire Hospital for rest and reflection
A new bench, funded by Hywel Dda Health Charities, has been installed in the communal garden at South Pembrokeshire Hospital, offering patients, staff, and visitors a peaceful spot for rest and reflection.
Teens Unite in Co-op's £3bn National Lottery campaign
Broxbourne charity Teens Unite Fighting Cancer features in a national campaign marking £3 billion raised for good causes through Co-op stores, highlighting its £231,000 funding since 2017.
Tributes to 'rare diamond' mum killed in Neath crash
Lynne Trump, 45, died in a motorcycle crash on the A4109 near Cefn Coed Colliery on August 16. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Three in hospital after Solihull two-car crash
Three people were taken to Heartlands Hospital after a serious two-car crash on Ashleigh Road in Solihull on Thursday, August 20, at around 12.40pm.
Teen Drowned After Cold Water Shock at Lake District Tarn
Absi Ahmed Mohammad, 17, died from cold water shock while swimming at High Dam near Windermere. Coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
NHS confirms flu jab rules for over-65s for winter 2026
The NHS has confirmed the flu vaccine rollout for over-65s starts October 1, 2026, with no changes to eligible cohorts for the 2026-2027 programme.
Iceland Benefits Boost for pensioners born before 1960
Iceland's new Benefits Boost service helps loyalty members aged 66+ claim unclaimed DWP benefits. Aiming to unlock £37m for 7,500 customers.
EDF Energy sends free heatwave packs with fans, towels and curtains
EDF Energy's £1 million Heatwave Relief initiative provides free packs containing fans, cooling towels, blackout curtains and insulated water bottles to vulnerable customers, with 92% of requests from those on the Priority Services Register.
Chester Zoo Snake Gets Human Cancer Treatment in World First
A 20-year-old female boa constrictor at Chester Zoo has become the first snake believed to benefit from a human cancer treatment, receiving radiotherapy for a rare tumour.
Michael Owen's son James opens up about Stargardt disease
James Owen, 20, son of former footballer Michael Owen, has spoken about the heartbreak of abandoning his football dreams after being diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a rare inherited eye disorder that left him clinically blind.
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