DWP Confirms £40 Weekly Bonus for Thousands on 5 Benefits
The DWP has confirmed a £40 weekly bonus for families with a baby under one, available to those on five benefits including Universal Credit and Pension Credit.
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HMRC Confirms £2,000 Top-Up Payments for Families
HMRC confirms record 868,095 families benefit from Tax-Free Childcare scheme, with £2,000 annual top-up per child for working parents earning under £100,000.
Free BBC TV Licence Age Reduced to 66: Government Responds
A petition to extend free BBC TV licences to all state pensioners, backed by 43,000 signatures, has prompted a government response. The current free licence is only for over-75s on Pension Credit.
All Together NOW! marks 21 years with £20k lottery grant
Liverpool's trailblazing health and disability newspaper All Together NOW! celebrates its 21st anniversary with a £20,000 Big Lottery Community Fund grant to help cover rising costs.
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NHS Free Prescriptions: No Change for Over-60s
The Department of Health and Social Care confirms no immediate plans to change free prescription eligibility for over-60s, despite calls to align with state pension age.
Two-Thirds of Parents Support Junk Food Ad Ban Near Schools
A new survey reveals that 66% of parents believe junk food advertising should be banned near schools to tackle childhood obesity and improve children's health.
Clarkson's Cancer News Boosts Prostate Checks
Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer announcement on Clarkson's Farm led to a huge spike in men taking online risk checks, with 16,749 tests in 24 hours.
Norwich Wood Burner Rules Approved with Fines Up to £1,000
Norwich expands smoke control areas, fining households up to £1,000 for burning wrong fuel or emitting visible smoke from log burners.
Medicine Shortages Risk Patient Safety, Pharmacists Warn
Pharmacists warn that worsening medicine shortages across the UK pose a 'serious risk' to patient safety, with common drugs like painkillers, antibiotics, and blood pressure treatments running low, affecting conditions from epilepsy to diabetes.
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Birmingham Heatwave: Close Curtains Until Tuesday
Birmingham households urged to close curtains until Tuesday as heatwave hits 31C. UKHSA yellow alert active until June 23. Stay safe with Met Office advice.
New £34m Emergency Campus at Stepping Hill Hospital
Stepping Hill Hospital's new £34m Emergency and Urgent Care Campus has improved waiting times, patient flow, and satisfaction since opening in May 2025.
UK's first disabled children's play centre under construction
Construction is underway on the UK's first dedicated play and exercise facility for disabled children, located near Bristol. The Gympanzees centre will feature 10 rooms including sensory areas and a gym.
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Sheffield Son Donates Kidney to Save Father's Life
Ali Akhtar, 35, donated a kidney to his father Salim at Northern General Hospital, raising awareness about living organ donation, especially among ethnic minorities.
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Swansea Bay Doctor Receives MBE for Cancer Care Services
Dr Martin Rolles, consultant clinical oncologist at Singleton Hospital, awarded MBE for services to healthcare science and cancer care in King's Birthday Honours List.
Barefoot in Mauritius: A Natural Wellness Retreat
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Edge Hill Hosts Free Arts4Us Youth Mental Health Celebration
Edge Hill University's free Arts4Us event on June 27 showcases arts-based mental health support for youth, featuring workshops, talks, and exhibitions.
Walk Dogs Early or Late During UK Heatwave
Dog owners in England advised to avoid midday walks until Tuesday as temperatures could hit 34°C. Flat-faced breeds at higher risk.
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Kaleb Cooper on Jeremy Clarkson's Cancer Diagnosis
Kaleb Cooper breaks silence on Jeremy Clarkson's shock cancer diagnosis, sharing a reassuring update and highlighting the importance of early detection.
Heart screening in memory of Rugby man finds three needing tests
A heart screening day in memory of Anthony Lane identified three young people needing further cardiac investigation. Organisers say the event may have helped save lives.
Tamworth Among Towns Most Likely to Smoke Themselves to Death
Tamworth ranks fourth in England for adult smoking rates at 19.1%, according to new analysis by nicotine experts Ecigone using official health data.
New Mental Health Café Opens in Kibworth
A Neighbourhood Mental Health Café has launched at The Well in Kibworth, offering drop-in support for adults facing anxiety, stress, or isolation every Thursday.
Rochdale Mental Health Art Group in National Exhibition
A textile artwork by Rochdale's Art & Soul group has been chosen for a national online exhibition, highlighting the role of creativity in mental health recovery.
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DWP Cuts PIP by £120 a Month Despite Condition Unchanged
Steve Mikellides, 46, had his PIP slashed by £120 monthly after reassessment, despite his disability remaining unchanged. The decision was later overturned, but he calls the victory hollow.
£7,500 Grant Boosts Dementia Support in Neath Port Talbot
The McCarthy & Stone Foundation awards £7,500 to Me, Myself & I NPT for dementia support, funding weekly social sessions and care partner programs to reduce isolation.
Dementia Wellbeing Scheme Launches in Middlesbrough
A new multi-sensory wellbeing scheme for dementia patients and carers launches in Middlesbrough, funded by a £7,333 grant from the McCarthy & Stone Foundation to Nuvo Wellbeing.
Birmingham charity gets £7,500 for dementia support
Allens Cross Community Association receives £7,500 from McCarthy & Stone Foundation to expand dementia-friendly activities like exercise, gardening, and creative arts for local people.
McCarthy & Stone Foundation Awards £7,500 to Portsmouth Dementia Group
The McCarthy & Stone Foundation has granted £7,500 to Community Kettle CIC to establish a Memory Group, supporting dementia patients and carers in Portsmouth.
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Funding Boost Secures Dementia Cafe in Bradford
A £7,500 grant from the McCarthy & Stone Foundation ensures Bradford's Memory Lane Cafe continues supporting dementia patients and carers with social activities and community connection.
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