State Pensioners Get £2,500 Yearly Boost After Phone Call
Martin Lewis reveals state pensioners can boost their income by £2,500 a year by buying extra National Insurance contributions after a single phone call.
Category : Health
Stroke Survivor Ross Kaye to Walk 5 Miles to Hospital
Lincolnshire man Ross Kaye, 54, will walk five miles from his home to Lincoln County Hospital's Stroke Unit to raise awareness of strokes in younger people and funds for the unit.
Birmingham Leads Blood Cancer Treatment Revolution
Professor Charles Craddock aims to revolutionize UK blood cancer treatments, speeding up clinical trials with Birmingham at the core, inspired by Dr. Brian Druker's breakthrough therapy.
Free Outdoor Yoga at East Park Near Birmingham
Free weekly yoga sessions are back at East Park in Wolverhampton every Sunday until September 13, open to all ages and abilities with no booking required.
Woman, 22, Dies from Rare 'One in Three Million' Cancer
Madi Foster, 22, from the Midlands, died from adrenocortical carcinoma, a cancer so rare it affects one in three million. Symptoms were initially mistaken for anxiety.
Heartbroken Mum's Rare 'Butterfly Skin' Passed to Son
Jennifer Taylor, 34, from Prescot, was devastated to learn her son William inherited dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare condition causing fragile skin that blisters and tears easily.
Tributes to Sutton Coldfield dad and footballer Jack Skinner
Jack Skinner, a player and coach at Sutton United FC, has died aged 35 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in for the 'legendary' dad.
Mum with 20 Personalities: They All Help Raise Her Baby
Teddy Toff, 29, from Staffordshire, has dissociative identity disorder with 20 distinct personalities who work as a team to care for her baby son, born in February.
Wolverhampton Dad, 38, Learns to Walk Again After Stroke
Jamie Baker, 38, from Wolverhampton, suffered a catastrophic stroke in December 2025, leaving him paralyzed. He now faces a grueling recovery, learning to walk again for the second time.
Shropshire Mum Warns After Toddler Poisoned by Common Plant
A Shropshire mother issues a warning after her one-year-old daughter was poisoned by a rhododendron plant while at Attingham Park, requiring hospital treatment.
Four Fire Crews Tackle Blaze in Derelict West Midlands Building
Firefighters from four crews tackled a blaze at a derelict building in the West Midlands. No injuries reported as crews work to prevent spread.
Jon Snow Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis in Documentary
Former Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow, 78, has shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis ahead of a documentary airing June 20 on Channel 4.
Michael Mosley's Family Share Bittersweet News Two Years On
Two years after TV doctor Michael Mosley's tragic death on Symi, his family reveals bittersweet news of becoming grandparents and honors his legacy with a charity giveaway.
Petition Urges DWP to Extend PIP to Pensioners
A petition calls on the DWP to extend Personal Independence Payment to people over state pension age, arguing Attendance Allowance offers less support.
DWP Urged to Make PIP Automatic for Cancer Patients
A petition calls for automatic PIP entitlement for cancer patients unable to work, arguing they face added stress battling the system alongside their illness.
DWP Cuts PIP Waiting Times by Six Weeks for Thousands
The DWP reduces PIP processing from 26 to 20 weeks, clearing backlogs for new claimants. Minister Sir Stephen Timms confirms measures to speed up claims.
DWP Rejects Early State Pension for Terminally Ill
The DWP has ruled out allowing people under state pension age with a terminal diagnosis to claim their pension early, but offers faster access to other benefits under Special Rules for End of Life.
DWP Urged to Extend PIP to Type 1 Diabetes Patients
A petition urges the DWP to amend PIP rules to include type 1 diabetics, citing the condition's 24-hour management demands. Over 464,000 people could benefit.
Hindley Station Volunteers Honoured for Inclusive Rail Travel
Volunteers at Hindley station were celebrated during Volunteers' Week for helping people with additional needs travel confidently, reducing social isolation, and improving accessibility.
How to Check If Your Pension Fees Are Too High
Most Brits have no idea what they pay in pension fees. Learn how to check charges, compare with averages, and avoid losing thousands in retirement savings.
Why Skin Tightens After Washing and How to Fix It
Discover why your skin feels tight after cleansing and how a simple beauty product can restore comfort and hydration for a healthier complexion.
NHS Urged to Lower Mammogram Age to 40 as Petition Debated
A petition with 100,000 signatures calls for the NHS to lower mammogram invitations to age 40 and offer annual screenings, set for Parliamentary debate on June 29, 2026.
Breast Cancer Survivor Emma Runs 30 Miles for Charity
Emma Sawyer, a breast cancer survivor from Dacre, North Yorkshire, is training for the Peak District Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
NHS urged to add endometriosis to free prescription list
A petition calls on the government to add endometriosis to the NHS Medical Exemption List, as 1 in 10 women suffer from this chronic condition requiring lifelong medication.
DWP Urged to End £710 Weekly Handout in Benefits Crackdown
The DWP faces calls to scrap a £710-a-week benefit package as critics argue it discourages work, with PIP claims set to hit 4.7 million by end of Labour term.
Nationwide Turns 605 Branches into Emergency Hubs
Nationwide partners with Visa to install defibrillators and bleed control kits in 605 branches, offering training to staff and communities.
Birmingham Disability Support Service for Children Expands
A vital service supporting children with learning disabilities and autism in Birmingham and Solihull is set to expand after receiving £380,000 in funding.
Two men arrested after teen assaulted near Telford underpass
Two men, aged 23 and 33, have been arrested after a 19-year-old woman was sexually assaulted near an underpass in Telford. The victim fought off her attacker, who fled towards Trench.
MHF Expands Muscle Dream Eligibility to Age 35
The Muscle Help Foundation raises the upper age limit from 28 to 35, enabling more adults with Muscular Dystrophy to access fully funded, transformative experiences.
Beverley Callard: Cancer Treatment 'Nightmare' Update
Former Coronation Street star Beverley Callard reveals she's 'in limbo' after spending hours on the phone trying to schedule radiotherapy for her breast cancer.
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