Teen campaigns for brain tumour research after brother's death
Ella Morton, 19, is raising awareness and funds for brain tumour research after her brother Tyler died from a glioblastoma just weeks after diagnosis.
Category : Health
Southend Hospital Home Dialysis Avoids Surgery
Southend Hospital's new day-case procedure lets kidney patients start home dialysis without surgery, using local anaesthetic. 81-year-old Neil Rumbol benefits, continuing to care for his cat.
First Bus Apologises After Disabled Passenger Humiliated
A 72-year-old disabled man was publicly humiliated by a First Bus driver who wrongly refused his wheelchair attachment. First Bus has apologised and will retrain drivers.
West Bromwich GP surgery among worst in England survey
Clifton Medical Centre in West Bromwich ranked among the lowest-rated GP surgeries in England, with only 39% of patients rating it good or very good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey.
DWP Considers PIP Alternatives as Burnham Becomes PM
The DWP is considering alternatives to cash PIP payments, including NHS treatments and employment support, as Andy Burnham prepares to become Prime Minister and tackle the welfare bill.
Language Barriers in Medical Emergencies
A Birmingham study reveals that language barriers in medical emergencies lead to misdiagnosis and delayed care, disproportionately affecting ethnic minorities.
Man hit by car in Wolverhampton city centre
A man suffered potentially serious injuries after being hit by a car in Wolverhampton city centre on Sunday, July 19. Police sealed off Chapel Ash and the pedestrian was taken to New Cross Hospital.
BBC Presenter Edward Stourton Dies at 68
BBC Radio 4 Today presenter Edward Stourton has died at 68 after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer. Colleagues praise his warmth and intelligence.
Ade Adepitan Opens Sensory Room at Fairfax Academy
Paralympian Ade Adepitan officially opened a new sensory room at Fairfax Academy in Birmingham, providing a calm space for students with special educational needs.
Dad Donates 20% of Liver to Save Toddler Daughter in Birmingham
Rory Griffiths, 34, gave 20% of his liver to his 22-month-old daughter Harriet for a life-saving transplant at Birmingham Children's Hospital, with the organ transported from Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Burnham £200 Cost-of-Living Payments Open for Applications
Households can apply for £200 cost-of-living payments from a new Crisis and Resilience Fund launched as Andy Burnham becomes PM. Applications via local councils.
PIP claimants with three conditions get DWP payments renewed without check-up
Thousands of PIP claimants with anxiety and depression are having payments renewed without check-ups. Figures show 7,213 benefits were maintained in April, up 467% since pre-pandemic.
BBC TV Licence 50% Discount: Full List of Health Conditions
TV Licensing confirms health conditions for 50% TV Licence discount. Blind residents eligible; care home occupants may also qualify for reduced fee.
2026 GP Patient Survey: West Midlands Surgeries Rated (20.07.2026)
The 2026 GP Patient Survey reveals top-rated surgeries like Queslett Medical Centre at 97% approval, while Naseby Medical Centre struggles with only 40% satisfaction across the West Midlands.
Strong Back and Chest Muscles Reduce Heart Attack Risk
New research shows that people with lower muscle mass in back and chest have 85% higher death risk and 58% greater heart attack risk. Personal trainer shares five beginner exercises.
Teddy Bear Unlocks Memories for Former Postman in York
A 60-year-old teddy bear, a gift to his daughter at birth, has sparked nostalgia for 88-year-old former postman Frank Argyle at York Manor care home, inspiring a sensory therapy event for residents.
Meditation and Journaling Help Mum Lose Six Stone
Michelle Thorn, 48, lost six stone through daily meditation and journaling, transforming her mental health and relationship with food after years of failed diets.
Isabella Barbato's Simple Pasta Sauces: Family Recipes
Food writer Isabella Barbato shares two simple, time-honoured family pasta sauce recipes from her new book, Pasta Therapy, using ripe tomatoes and courgettes.
Budget Eye Cream Goes Viral for Smoothing Crow's Feet
Haruharu wonder's Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream, priced at £11.57 on Amazon, is gaining attention for smoothing crow's feet, with over 5,700 ratings and 800 purchases in the past month.
Child Health Crisis in UK: A National Disgrace
A new report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health reveals child health outcomes in the UK have stagnated, with significant inequalities, calling for urgent government action.
DWP Cold Weather Payments: 4 Benefits Eligible for £25
Automatic Cold Weather Payments of £25 are triggered for Pension Credit, income-related ESA, Universal Credit, and Support for Mortgage Interest recipients when temperatures drop to 0°C or below for 7 consecutive days.
Andy Burnham Govt Confirms £150 Warm Home Discount
Andy Burnham's government will pay six million eligible households an automatic £150 Warm Home Discount each winter until 2030/2031, confirming the scheme remains for this Parliament.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £750 Warm Home Discount Payments
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £150 annual Warm Home Discount for 5 winters, totalling £750, through to 2030/31, benefiting 6 million households.
£150 Warm Home Discount Return for Pensioners Over 66
Labour government reinstates automatic £150 energy bill discount for state pensioners over 66 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme for winter 2026.
Reeves £17 Monthly Pension Deduction Before Exit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners under 80 face £17 monthly deductions from Winter Fuel Payments before her expected replacement by Shabana Mahmood in a Cabinet reshuffle.
NHS Flu Jab Rule Change from September 1
NHS confirms flu jab rule changes from September 1 for children aged two and three, clinical risk groups, and school-aged children, expanding pharmacy access.
Burnham Keeps Triple Lock: £247 Pension for Over 67s
Andy Burnham commits to Triple Lock as PM, ensuring £247 weekly state pension for over 67s from April 2027, with 2.5% minimum increase.
Birmingham GP warns TikTok parasite cleanse trend harmful
NHS GP Dr Rupa Parmar warns that TikTok's 'parasite cleanse' trend, promoting supplements like wormwood and castor oil, is harmful and lacks clinical evidence, urging proper medical testing instead.
Burnham Cuts Winter Fuel Bonus to £100 for Some
Andy Burnham's government will reinstate Winter Fuel Allowance but cut payments from £300 to £100 for certain pensioners based on age and household benefits.
NHS Confirms New Age Rule for Meningitis Jab
The NHS will begin offering meningitis jabs to young people and students at high street pharmacies from July 20, with a new age threshold confirmed.
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