Harry Moseley's legacy continues 15 years after death
Georgie Moseley donates £45,000 to Aston University for brain tumour research on the 15th anniversary of her son Harry's death, who raised £500,000 for charity.
Category : Health
43,000 dormant NS&I ISAs hold £217m for pre-2011 savers
Nearly 43,000 dormant NS&I ISAs from before 2011 hold over £217m. Savers may miss interest; experts urge action.
NHS pharmacist opens aesthetics studio in Stourbridge
Amanda Hotston, an NHS pharmacist, has launched Harmony Aesthetic Studio on Norton Road in Stourbridge, offering dermal fillers, lip augmentation and botox.
NHS confirms shingles vaccine rule for ages 65 to 80
NHS confirms free double shingles vaccine for adults aged 65-80. Eligibility starts at 65 if you turned 65 on or after September 1, 2023.
DWP Attendance Allowance: 7 conditions qualify for £76.70 a week
Attendance Allowance pays up to £114.60 weekly. Seven conditions, including arthritis and dementia, top the claimant list. No means test applies.
NatWest trials UK-first generative AI spending tool
NatWest Group becomes first UK bank to trial a fully generative audio-visual AI Spending Insights tool, powered by Small Language Models, to help customers manage money and receive fraud support.
FCA issues debt help red flags alert for households
The FCA warns households seeking debt help to watch for red flags, including pressure tactics, coaching on forms, and unclear caller details. Free impartial advice is urged.
Star Wars Ball Raises £15k for Dudley Children's MRI Scanner
A Dudley charity ball raised over £15,000 to fund an interactive MRI rocket scanner for children, making hospital visits less frightening for young patients.
Black Country tops NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility rates
Black Country patients are nearly five times more likely to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare funding than those in Birmingham and Solihull, new figures show.
Birmingham liver transplant saves baby Leyland after 7-week fight
Baby Leyland, airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital with end-stage liver disease, received a life-saving transplant. His mum Laura shares their story to boost organ donor awareness.
NHS flu jab bookings open for seven groups from October 1
From October 1, 2026, the NHS will contact seven eligible groups to book their flu jab, including over-65s, clinical risk adults, and frontline social care workers.
Stoke mum died after cliff fall at Park Hall park
Stay-at-home mother Renata Krzykala, 49, was found dead at Park Hall Country Park on August 25 after falling from a cliff. An inquest has opened.
Bowel cancer symptom Birmingham patients hide from GPs
83% of Birmingham residents would delay seeing a GP about bowel changes; new programme launched to boost early diagnosis
Pension pause warning: £1,000 now costs £12,000 later
Pausing workplace pension contributions for 12 months boosts take-home pay by £1,000 but leaves savers £12,000 worse off in retirement, Moneybox analysis finds.
State pensioners face tax warning over frozen allowance
State pensioners born between October 6 and November 5, 1960 reach State Pension age at 66 years and seven months, facing tax as the frozen £12,570 Personal Allowance is set to be exceeded by the full new State Pension of £12,547.60 in 2026/27.
Emergency services at major incident near Five Ways station
Emergency services are dealing with a major incident near Five Ways station, causing train cancellations from Birmingham New Street to Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Hereford.
Pensioners under 80 to get automatic £200 DWP payment
Eligible state pensioners aged 79 and under will automatically receive a £200 Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP, with payments starting mid-November 2026.
British couple feared dead in Athens blast
A British pensioner and his Greek wife are feared dead after an explosion destroyed a building in Athens' Plaka district, killing six, per ERT.
DWP confirms PIP, ESA, UC appeal rights if claim rejected
DWP confirms PIP, ESA, and Universal Credit claimants can appeal rejected decisions, but must first request a mandatory reconsideration before applying to a tribunal.
Martin Lewis Warns Against Gift Cards as Christmas Presents
Martin Lewis warns shoppers never to buy gift cards as Christmas presents, citing risks of store collapse and expiry dates, urging cash instead.
178 PIP conditions list: Full guide for Birmingham claimants
DWP confirms 178 health conditions can qualify for PIP. Birmingham claimants can get up to £114.60 daily living or £80 mobility per month. Check the full list.
Pensioners can get £400 boost even without Pension Credit
State pensioners unable to claim Pension Credit may still receive £400 monthly help with rent and council tax, says BBC Radio 4's Paul Lewis and charity Independent Age.
Diabetic drivers risk £1,000 DVLA fine over insulin rule
Drivers with insulin-treated diabetes risk a £1,000 fine if they fail to notify the DVLA, under Labour government rules. Bus, coach and lorry licence holders must stop driving immediately when starting insulin treatment.
HMRC repays 3.2m pensioners after tax error
HMRC is repaying around 3.2 million pensioners overpaid tax on state pensions due to a calculation error. Refunds total about £19.3 million, with automatic corrections from 2020/21 onwards.
Midlands Air Ambulance launches new training academy
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has launched The MAAC Academy, a new education hub offering first aid courses to advanced clinical training, unveiled at Birmingham's NEC.
Children's Book Sold at Aldi and TK Maxx Recalled
Make Believe Ideas Ltd recalls Groovy Baby 'I Spy a Fly' board book over choking hazard; refunds offered for affected ISBNs sold at Aldi and TK Maxx.
DWP pension changes: Maternity leave contributions under review
DWP confirms pension contributions during paid family leave will continue for 39 weeks, but unpaid leave stops payments. Pensions Commission to review impact on women's retirement savings.
DWP confirms support for neurodivergent benefits claimants
DWP confirms employment support for neurodivergent claimants, including Connect to Work for 300,000 people and Access to Work grants, following a parliamentary question.
DWP warns PIP and Attendance Allowance claimants about fee-charging firms
DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms warns PIP and Attendance Allowance claimants to 'think very carefully' before using fee-charging claims management companies, stressing free advice is available.
PIP claims hit 4.09m; psychiatric disorders top list
PIP claims reached a record 4.09 million by July 31, 2026. Psychiatric disorders are the most common condition, affecting 39% of claimants. New claim grant rates continue to fall.
Page 3 of 211