Barnardo's Birmingham Programme Tackles Poverty Health Impact
Barnardo's warns children's health in England is shaped by poverty, launching a new programme in Birmingham and Smethwick to address root causes.
Category : Health
Rugby girl, 11, has rare cancer after symptoms ignored
A Rugby girl who 'never visited the GP' was diagnosed with aggressive Burkitt lymphoma after early signs were repeatedly dismissed. She now undergoes chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Birmingham Patient Shortlisted for National Award
A Birmingham patient who defied medical expectations has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, celebrating remarkable recovery and resilience.
Brits burnt out by adult friendship pressure
A new survey reveals over half of British adults feel exhausted maintaining friendships, citing time constraints and emotional labor as key factors.
Summer Pain Crisis: Half of Brits Have Persistent Headaches
New data shows over 50% of people suffer persistent head pain in summer, with nearly a quarter taking someone else's painkillers. GP Dr Nisa Aslam shares tips to avoid common seasonal aches.
Tamworth woman urges mammograms after surprise cancer
Katie Warren, 70, was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer after a routine mammogram with no symptoms. She and her friends have raised £1,735 for Breast Cancer Now to support life-saving treatment.
Burnham urged to cut £16 from pension for pre-1953 pensioners
Andy Burnham has been urged to take £16 a month off state pensioners born before 1953 by scrapping the triple lock to fund social care, NIESR warns.
Medicube Collagen No Cast Sunscreen Discount
Medicube's collagen-infused sunscreen, promising no white cast and a natural glow, is now available at up to 40% off during a limited-time promotion.
DWP Proposes UC Health Element Cut for Under-22s
The DWP may cut the Universal Credit health element for disabled claimants under 22, reducing income for nearly 110,000 young adults by £5,000 a year, minister Sir Stephen Timms has hinted.
DWP Lists 12 Conditions for Maximum PIP Ahead of Cuts
The DWP has confirmed the 12 medical conditions most likely to receive the maximum Personal Independence Payment award length, ahead of proposed welfare cuts by Andy Burnham and Pat McFadden.
Greek vs Natural Yoghurt: Key Differences
Greek yoghurt has twice the protein but less calcium than natural yoghurt, according to Harvard Health. Learn how to choose the best option for your meals.
Liz Earle Superskin Night Cream Amazon Choice Deal
Liz Earle's Superskin Night Cream, an Amazon Choice product, is now available at a 20% discount, offering an affordable luxury for nourishing nighttime skincare.
Baby Left Blind After Father's Drink and Drug Rage
A father who regained custody of his seven-month-old son just weeks earlier shook the baby so violently he caused blindness and brain damage, comparable to injuries from a high-speed car crash.
Woman Hospitalised After Moor Street Station Incident
A woman is in hospital in stable condition after being found on tracks at Birmingham Moor Street station. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious.
Burnham confirms £12,547 state pension tax rule
Labour confirms over-65s solely on state pension won't pay income tax. Full state pension at £12,547 is below the £12,570 threshold, protecting poorest retirees.
Kings Norton crash: boy critical, man in custody
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car collision in Kings Norton; a 32-year-old man is in police custody, while a woman arrested has been released.
Son Runs 42 Marathons in 42 Days for Mum with MS
Benji Wilkins, 25, raised over £60,000 by running 42 marathons in 42 days from John O'Groats to Land's End, inspired by his mother Hannah's battle with advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Alison Hammond Shares Mum's Heartbreaking Weight Loss Plea
Alison Hammond opened up on This Morning about the emotional message from her dying mother urging her to lose weight, which sparked her 11-stone weight loss journey.
Cross-Party Meeting Called to Tackle Social Care Crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham convenes cross-party talks with Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, excluding Reform UK and Greens, to address the growing adult social care crisis in England.
Boy's Heart Restarted After Kings Norton Crash
A nine-year-old boy's heart was restarted by paramedics after a two-vehicle crash in Kings Norton, Birmingham. An off-duty nurse and police performed CPR before advanced life support.
Lip King Banned from BBLs Before Death of Mum-of-Five
Jordan Parke, known as 'Lip King', had been banned from performing liquid BBLs in Dudley and Salford before Alice Webb died after the procedure. A national ban was urged.
PIP Claims Rejected: Common Error Costs Thousands
Only 43% of new PIP applications are approved. The main reason: applicants fail to accurately describe their daily struggles. Here's how to avoid this costly mistake.
Two Seriously Injured in Malvern Crash on Drake Street
Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Drake Street in Welland, Malvern on July 25. West Mercia Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Burnham proposes £1,327 tax for £80k earners for care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social care plan includes a mandatory £1,327 annual contribution from workers earning £80,000, as he visits a London care home with Baroness Louise Casey to push for reform.
Peak District Walk Raises Over 3000 for Hospice
A couple completed a 20-mile charity walk in the Peak District, raising over £3,000 for East Cheshire Hospice which cared for Sharon's father Keith Ball before his death from leukaemia.
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Heart Attacks and Strokes Yearly
Up to 96,000 new cardiovascular disease cases and 17,400 deaths annually may be linked to ultra-processed foods, with cutting intake by 20-50% potentially preventing thousands of cases, new research suggests.
Andy Burnham proposes social care tax for over-34s
Workers over 34 earning above £6,240 face a new 1.8% levy to fund social care under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposed £18bn system.
Fraudster Paramedic To Repay Only £330 After £40k Fraud
A former locum paramedic who defrauded the NHS of over £40,000 through false timesheets has been ordered to repay just £330 after a court found he had limited assets.
Birmingham Dad Shows Recovery Sign After Brain Injury
Ethan Lacey, 20, nodded in response to a question, a 'massive step forward' say family, but he faces resistant infection and further surgery.
Boy, 9, critical after Kings Norton crash, arrests made
A nine-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a two-car collision in Kings Norton. A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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