Burnham Confirms £150 Warm Home Discount Reopening
The DWP confirms the Warm Home Discount will reopen in October 2026 under PM Andy Burnham, offering £150 to eligible benefit claimants in England and Wales.
Category : Health
Burnham Confirms £239 Pension Hike for Pre-1953 Pensioners
Andy Burnham pledges to keep the triple lock, giving pre-1953 state pensioners a minimum 2.5% rise, worth £239.20 a year from next April.
Andy Burnham to Give Pensioners Born Before 1946 Extra £100
Andy Burnham will increase Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners born before 1946 by £100, raising their total to £300, while younger pensioners receive £200.
Energy Drinks Ban for Under-16s in England from April 2027
Energy drinks with over 150mg caffeine per litre will be banned for children under 16 in England from April 2027, covering all retail settings including shops, vending machines, and online.
DWP PIP Reforms Update: Rising Claims Since 2020
Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan questioned DWP on PIP claim increases since 2020. Sir Stephen Timms cited the Timms Review interim report, noting higher awards and reduced exits.
Teen Overcomes Anxiety Through Poetry, Advocates for Mental Health
Dylan, who was too anxious to leave his bedroom, found his voice through poetry at a youth hub. He now encourages other young people to seek help for mental health.
£30 Gadget for Instant Insect Bite Relief
Beauty journalist Sali Hughes recommends the Beurer BR60 Insect Bite Healer as a must-pack travel essential. The £30 device uses heat to reduce itching and swelling from bites.
2026 GP Patient Survey: West Midlands Surgeries Rated
The 2026 GP Patient Survey reveals which West Midlands surgeries are rated best and worst by patients. Naseby Medical Centre and Clifton Medical Centre score low, while Queslett Medical Centre and Dr Kulshrestha Family Practice top the list with 97% appro
Cockroach-Infested Birmingham Restaurant Shut Down
Channi's Indian Restaurant in Birmingham was closed by court order after a cockroach infestation posed an imminent health risk, with live and dead insects found near food.
DWP Mandates Audio Recording for All Benefit Assessments
From June 29, all face-to-face and telephone health assessments for PIP, ESA, Universal Credit, and IIDB are audio recorded as standard to improve transparency, with an opt-out option for claimants.
Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Shows Better Long-Term Outcomes
Focal therapy for prostate cancer offers comparable survival to surgery or radiotherapy with fewer side effects, a decade-long study of 3,477 men finds.
Jet2 Flight Diverts 600 Miles After Medical Emergency
A Jet2 flight from Glasgow to Lanzarote was diverted over 600 miles to Faro, Portugal, due to a passenger requiring urgent medical attention on July 16.
Care Home Coffee Morning to Aid Animal Rescue Charity
Bluebell Park Care Home in Chellaston hosts a charity coffee morning on July 31 to raise funds for Harley's Hounds Animal Rescue, which has saved over 1,000 animals.
£250k Appeal for St Andrew's Burns Centre at Broomfield Hospital
A £250,000 appeal to enhance patient care at St Andrew's Centre, Broomfield Hospital, launched by Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity, aiming to improve recovery and comfort for burns and plastics patients.
NHS to Screen Newborns for SMA from October 2026
All newborns in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026, three months ahead of schedule, the government has confirmed.
NHS Urged to Offer Meningitis B Vaccine to Teens
The JCVI recommends the NHS offer meningitis B vaccine to all born before April 2015, with catch-up programs for missed doses.
DWP: £456 monthly for pensioners with 4 conditions
Attendance Allowance offers £456 monthly for state pensioners aged 66+ with conditions like Parkinson's, dementia, physical disabilities, or terminal illness. Tax-free and not means-tested.
Jesy Nelson Celebrates SMA Testing Victory After Twins
Jesy Nelson announces SMA newborn screening will roll out across England from October, calling it a 'victory for every family' after her twins' diagnosis.
HMRC Reminds State Pensioners of Tax Rules
HMRC has confirmed tax rules for state pensioners, reminding them that the State Pension is taxable income and income tax continues in retirement. A new Tax Confident webpage offers guidance.
Girl Misdiagnosed with Bug Has Life-Threatening Blood Disorder
Emilia MacKay, 5, was told she had a sickness bug but tests revealed aplastic anaemia. A stem cell donor from Germany saved her life.
DNV Healthcare Renews ISQua Accreditation
Birmingham-based DNV Healthcare has renewed its ISQua accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to international healthcare quality standards and patient safety.
Unpaid carers to get earlier support under new UK strategy
Millions of unpaid carers in England will receive earlier access to financial, health and employment support under a new cross-government strategy, including NHS App registration and a GOV.UK portal.
Macmillan Centre Cancer Navigator Service Funding at Risk
Southport Macmillan Centre's Cancer Navigator Service faces funding loss. Supporters urged to contact GPs and MPs to reconsider decision.
DWP PIP Must Not Become Route for Cuts After Timms Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has been warned that the Timms Review must not lead to cuts to Personal Independence Payment, as the benefit is used for basic survival.
HG Mould Spray Tops Bathroom Mould Grout Cleaning Test
A writer tested three popular mould removers on bathroom grout. HG Mould Spray delivered the best results, balancing ease of use, cleaning power, and finish. Astonish is a budget-friendly alternative, while Mould Magic works well but requires more effort.
Care Home Seeks 100 Birthday Cards for Resident Aged 100
Nodens Manor care home in Lydney appeals for 100 birthday cards for resident Brenda Beatrice Price, who turns 100 on August 1. Cards must be sent by July 25 or hand-delivered.
Woman's Cancer Dismissed During Pandemic, Now Stage 4
Mel Erwin's cancer symptoms were ignored during the pandemic, leading to a Stage 4 diagnosis. She now advocates for patient self-advocacy and supports Cancer Research UK's Race for Life.
£14 Elizabeth Arden Eye Cream Deal: Fans Ditch Clinique
Shoppers are swapping Clinique for Elizabeth Arden's Visible Difference Eye Cream, now £14 with double discount. The £35 cream targets dark circles and fine lines, with 20% off plus code VDR50 halving the price.
Ex-England Star Saves £51m from Scams
A former England footballer turned law consultant has helped Britons recover £51 million after falling victim to scams, using his unique expertise.
PIP and DLA claimants face £400 Motability cost rise
DWP PIP and DLA claimants face £400 rises in Motability costs after July rule changes, with mileage allowances halved to 10,000 miles per year.
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