Six Simple Ways to Improve Heart Health This Summer
Longer days and fresh produce make it easier to boost heart health. A senior cardiac nurse shares six simple tips for a healthier summer.
Longer days and fresh produce make it easier to boost heart health. A senior cardiac nurse shares six simple tips for a healthier summer.
The DWP is trialling changes to PIP assessments for 150,000 claimants, shifting decisions from healthcare staff to civil servants, sparking fears of inaccurate decisions.
Solihull Council leader Karen Grinsell commits to retaining staff who improved children's services, reducing agency workers from 50% to 15% after Ofsted rated them good.
Bhandal Dental Practice in Blackheath seeks to expand into former Barclays bank, doubling surgery rooms to 16 to meet rising NHS dentistry demand.
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RecommendedWell-off state pensioners are set to receive HMRC tax bills demanding £9,320, as analysis shows they pay £4,262 more tax than five years ago for a comfortable retirement.
NHS bosses in Birmingham warn of significant disruption as resident doctors strike from June 15-19. Patients urged to attend appointments unless told otherwise.
A 79-year-old pensioner became the first patient in the Black Country to undergo robotic Aquablation Therapy for an enlarged prostate at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
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RecommendedThe DWP is trialling a new system where case managers, not healthcare professionals, will determine PIP awards. Critics warn it will lead to inaccurate decisions.
The DWP calls on all 4 million PIP claimants to fill out a vital form starting Monday, June 8, as part of the ongoing Timms Review to reshape the disability benefit.
Five people were hospitalised with mild symptoms after reports of eye irritation and coughing at Mozo Wonder City in Nagoya, Japan. Police and firefighters are investigating.
Nearly 877,000 young PIP claimants could face reassessment under new DWP plans as the welfare bill for 16-24s is set to soar to £9 billion annually by 2040.
A DWP rule increases Universal Credit payments for those with severe conditions or terminal illness to £429.80, £271 more than the old LCW rate.
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RecommendedTwo people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a ground-floor flat in Hay Mills, Birmingham. Fire crews rescued one person and led another to safety.
State pensioners born after 1951 have only £22 of tax-free income left after the new state pension rate, warns financial expert. Plan withdrawals to avoid higher tax.
A man was taken to hospital after a medical incident on Moat Road in Oldbury. Emergency services found him in a potentially serious condition.
DWP confirms automatic Winter Fuel Payments of £100-£300 for state pensioners in 2026/27. Payments for those born before certain dates, with 12 benefits eligible for automatic receipt.
A new law will ban energy drink sales to under-16s in England at Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons. The Labour government aims to protect children's health.
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RecommendedState pensioners with poor health or reduced life expectancy may qualify for enhanced annuities, potentially adding up to £650 per month to their pension income.
An inquest heard that Natalia 'Tali' Cestaro, 18, died at University Hospital Coventry due to delayed diagnosis of a stomach tear and sepsis. Doctors failed to act promptly.
State pensioners who were paid on June 1-2 may receive a second DWP payment on June 29-30. Learn how to claim your state pension.
State pensioners may lose Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, DLA, and PIP if hospital stays exceed 28 days. Age UK advises checking entitlements.
A 70-year-old with just £10 left secured £5,740 a year via a 5-minute DWP call. Attendance Allowance helps those over State Pension age with daily living needs.
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RecommendedNew figures reveal nine Birmingham areas among England's 20 worst for child poverty, with Heartlands and Alum Rock ranking highest. The crisis highlights the impact of the cost of living on families.
A Birmingham takeaway boss was fined after a customer suffered food poisoning allegedly from a burger. The court heard hygiene failures and allergen issues.
McAfee customers are being targeted by phishing emails claiming their subscription is expiring. The fake messages offer an 89% discount to trick victims into paying. McAfee advises logging into McAfee.com directly to verify renewal status.
A parliamentary petition demands the DWP abolish identity verification for Universal Credit, calling passport selfies and doorstep photos degrading and discriminatory.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, briefly losing consciousness. He is conscious and undergoing further tests. The match was called off.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Fire Service responded to a house fire on a residential street in Birmingham. No injuries reported, but residents were evacuated as crews battled the flames.