Baby monitor glare led to toddler's eye cancer diagnosis
A one-year-old had her eye removed after a baby monitor glare revealed retinoblastoma. Mum Grace Gravil urges parents to trust instincts and seek second opinions.
Category : Health
Nurse quits trust that 'failed' son, 2, before his tragic death
A nurse has left the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust after 18 years, saying it 'failed' her son Hudson Perrins, 2, who died in June 2024 after being misdiagnosed with constipation. The family secured an out-of-court settlement after the trust admitted faili
£9,000 heat pump grant for heating oil households
Households on heating oil in England and Wales can now claim £9,000 under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, up from £7,500, to switch to heat pumps and cut fossil fuel costs.
PIP review waits fall to 25 weeks as benefit review nears end
DWP confirms PIP review waiting times now average 25 weeks, down from a 40-week peak in 2023, as the major review into the benefit's future prepares its autumn report.
Over-80s in Scotland could get £316.70 winter payment
State pensioners in Scotland aged over 80 could receive a £316.70 Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from November 2026, paid automatically to most eligible people.
Women face 4 months without pension, TUC warns
The gender pension gap leaves women effectively without pension payments for four months a year, according to TUC analysis of Prospect data, with a 32.8% gap in retirement income.
DWP approves just 3 of 18 Carer's Allowance waiver requests
The DWP approved just three of 18 Carer's Allowance overpayment waiver requests in 2025/26. Most claimants must repay, with waivers only in exceptional circumstances.
Bishop David Oakley faces court over rape charges
Bishop David Oakley, 70, appeared at the Old Bailey over alleged rape and indecent assault of a 15-year-old girl in the early 2000s. A dismissal application will be heard in January.
Five DWP PIP Timms Review recommendations revealed
Five emerging recommendations from the DWP Timms Review into PIP have been revealed, including in-kind support and faster terminal illness claims, ahead of the final report this autumn.
Tax-free childcare threshold could rise to £150k
A new report suggests raising the HMRC tax-free childcare threshold from £100k to £125k or £150k, or staggering the withdrawal of free childcare, costing £210m by 2030.
Midlands patients face deliberate 14-week waits for surgery
NHS boards in Birmingham, Worcestershire and Shropshire have introduced minimum waits of up to 16 weeks for non-urgent surgeries, a BMJ investigation found.
Brum men's healthy life expectancy just 53 in Druids Heath
Men in Druids Heath, Birmingham have a healthy life expectancy of just 53 years, one of the lowest in England, according to new data.
Public backs PIP protection as DWP cuts loom, Scope says
A new British Social Attitudes survey shows 49% of people want more DWP disability benefit spending, with only 7% favouring cuts, as the government awaits the PIP review.
DWP urged to axe PIP for 276,725 back pain claimants
276,725 people now receive PIP for back pain, costing £2bn yearly. DWP faces calls to tighten criteria as Timms Review final report looms.
DWP confirms 7 health conditions for £115 Attendance Allowance
DWP data reveals the 7 most common health conditions among 1.4m Attendance Allowance claimants, including arthritis and dementia, with payments up to £114.60 weekly.
State Pension Double Payments in September 2026 for Some
State pensioners with NI numbers ending 40-59 or 60-79 get two £965 payments in September 2026 due to five Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Free BBC TV Licences confirmed for Pension Credit claimants
Free BBC TV Licences remain available to over-75s receiving Pension Credit under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with Lisa Nandy reappointed as Culture Secretary.
DWP Attendance Allowance age rises with State Pension changes
Attendance Allowance eligibility rises as State Pension age increases to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Born after 6 March 1961? Age is now 67.
UK households eligible for £150 DWP Warm Home Discount named
DWP will issue £150 Warm Home Discount automatically to eligible UK households' electricity accounts from October 2026. Check qualifying benefits and supplier list.
Carer loses six-and-a-half stone for disabled daughter
Sara Matthewson, 51, from Northfield, lost six-and-a-half stone with Slimming World to stay healthy for her disabled daughter Sophie, dropping from 21st 8lbs to 15st 1lb.
County Durham care staff raise £463 for mental health charity
Staff from two County Durham care services raised £463 for The Listening Post through a football match, supporting youth mental health mentoring.
Urgent warning: 3 baby products pose choking risks
RoSPA warns parents about hidden dangers in self-feeding cushions, sleep positioners, and in-cot sleep aids, which can cause choking, suffocation, and overheating in infants.
Kelly Osbourne: 'scary' weight loss after Ozzy death
Kelly Osbourne has admitted her weight loss following the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne is 'scary', saying she looked like the 'Crypt Keeper' and couldn't see what others warned her about.
Pensioners urged to unplug 5 appliances as energy bills soar
Energy experts urge state pensioners to unplug five appliances—set-top boxes, TVs, chargers, microwaves, showers—to cut standby costs as bills rise.
Joe Wicks' Thai Red Curry with Prawns and Aubergine
Joe Wicks' Thai red curry with prawns and aubergine is a quick, creamy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make it with coconut milk and spices.
DWP lists 45 cancer conditions that could qualify for PIP
DWP data shows 45 cancer conditions, including breast, bowel and prostate cancer, could qualify for PIP. Over 131,000 claims are currently linked to cancer-related conditions.
Rubery health divide: ONS data shows stark gap
ONS census maps reveal a stark health divide in Rubery, with residents on the Birmingham side reporting significantly worse health than neighbours in Worcestershire.
State pensioners face unexpected tax bills under Burnham
State pensioners risk an 'unexpected bill' as the full new state pension at £12,547.60 nears the frozen £12,570 personal allowance, with a single above-inflation uprating potentially triggering tax liabilities.
O2 apologises after telling abuse victim to meet ex for transfer
O2 has apologised after an anonymous customer said the firm insisted she meet her abusive ex-partner in person to remove his phone from her family account.
Gary Lineker's love life, divorces and health scare as he hosts new ITV show
Gary Lineker hosts new ITV show The Box tonight. The former footballer has been single for a decade, had two divorces, and faced a prostate cancer scare.
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