DWP £965 September State Pension Payments Confirmed
DWP confirms £965 monthly state pension payments in September for new state pension recipients. Weekly rate rises to £241.30 after 4.8% increase.
Category : Health
DWP lists 57 conditions for Attendance Allowance
DWP confirms 57 health conditions qualify for Attendance Allowance under PM Andy Burnham. Benefit is not means-tested and available to over State Pension age.
Birmingham tops West Midlands drug death rates
Birmingham recorded the highest drug misuse death rate in the West Midlands, with 613 deaths between 2022 and 2024, according to a new report.
Energy bills to hit £1,872 for major UK suppliers' customers
Ofgem's October price cap rises to £1,723, with January forecast at £1,872. VAT cut on electricity bills offers limited relief, say officials.
PIP could rise to £9,600 a year under Burnham
PIP payments may rise to £9,600 a year from April if inflation stays at 2.9%, Chancellor John Healey to confirm at Budget.
NHS self-referral for back, knee and joint pain care
Patients in England can now self-refer to community musculoskeletal (MSK) services without a GP referral, covering conditions like back pain, arthritis and sciatica. The NHS initiative allows direct online referral forms, bypassing doctor appointments and
Lionel Richie rushed to intensive care after on-stage illness
Lionel Richie, 77, was rushed to intensive care after his St. Louis concert on Saturday, telling fans he felt 'dizzy' and 'strange' before being hospitalized.
Sophia Laforteza Katseye hiatus: return and tour status
Sophia Laforteza is on a temporary break from Katseye for health reasons. She will miss the European leg of the Wildworld Tour; her return for North American dates is unclear.
Care home raises £901 for Melton Storehouse
Wilton Manor Care Home raised £901 for Melton Storehouse at a summer fundraiser with live music, magic, and an Olympic torch visit.
DWP state pension leaves £32,852 income gap
The full new State Pension pays £12,548 a year, but a comfortable retirement needs £45,400, leaving a £32,852 shortfall, says Pensions UK.
Pension warning ahead of 2027 inheritance tax changes
From April 2027, inherited pensions face inheritance tax. Experts warn consolidation could be costly and irreversible, affecting thousands of estates.
Parents lose £843 a year caring for sick kids, study finds
Parents lose an average of £843 a year in earnings caring for sick children, with 63% taking time off work, research shows.
Energy debt warning: households could face £395 rise
Households owe £6bn in unpaid energy debt, adding £50 a year to bills. Money Wellness warns average debt rose £395 to £2,432, with EnergyUK predicting £7bn by year-end.
Alzheimer's warning signs: experts reveal key symptoms
Two dementia experts reveal the key Alzheimer's symptoms, gender differences, and support tips ahead of World Alzheimer's Month in September.
Airshow Heroes: VIP Days Out for Cancer Families
Airshow Heroes, founded by Helen Webb, provides free VIP airshow experiences for families affected by cancer, starting with Hampshire Air Festival in September.
Care Home Resident's Surprise Wedding Recreation
A care home resident unable to attend her granddaughter's wedding enjoyed a surprise recreation of the big day, complete with vows, cake, and a Beatles performance.
NHS: Three groups may wait until November for flu jab
NHS confirms some patients may wait until November for flu jab as vaccinations begin September 1. Schools, care homes, frontline workers affected.
PIP claimants can request key DWP letter before cuts
Four million PIP claimants can request their original award letter from the DWP before potential welfare reforms, as Andy Burnham waits for the Timms Review.
NHS confirms 7 groups wait until October 1 for flu jab
NHS England confirms flu jab appointments open September 1 for some groups, while seven cohorts must wait until October 1, including over-65s and adults in clinical risk groups.
DWP confirms fit note rules after two significant 2022 changes
The DWP confirms fit note rules for benefits claimants after two significant 2022 changes, including digital certification and new healthcare professionals eligibility.
HMP Birmingham inmate dies in prison aged 40
Ashley Pace, 40, jailed for manslaughter of Jagdev Lally in Smethwick, has died at HMP Birmingham on July 9, 2026. Investigation ongoing.
Miscarriage ordeal after doctors said bleeding normal
Jodie Evans, 22, from Wolverhampton, suffered a miscarriage at home after being told by doctors her bleeding was normal and to wait five weeks for a scan.
NHS offers free HPV self-testing kits to 4 million women
NHS England has begun contacting four million women to offer free HPV self-testing kits. The initiative aims to boost cervical screening uptake, which currently stands at only two-thirds of those invited.
£100 extra for pre-1946 pensioners under Burnham
State pensioners born before 1946 get £100 extra as Winter Fuel Payment returns under PM Andy Burnham, with payments up to £300.
Sepsis warning: student's near-fatal misdiagnosis as hangover
Sepsis kills thousands yearly, yet many mistake its early signs for a hangover or flu. A Cardiff graduate's story highlights why urgent action is vital.
State pensioners could face £98 HMRC bill under triple lock
A 4.1% state pension rise could push full new pension above the tax threshold, leaving pensioners with a £98.48 HMRC bill unless the Government clarifies its policy.
Swansea Hospital Launches Community Health Events
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea has launched a community health events programme, starting with a menopause evening led by consultant Dr Sandar Hlaing on August 26, 2026.
Natalie Doorbar died after monkey dust relapse
Natalie Doorbar, 40, was found dead on December 27 after sending her mum a text on Boxing Day saying she 'would be back soon'. An inquest ruled her death drug-related.
NHS confirms two flu jab rule changes for autumn 2026
The NHS has confirmed two flu jab changes for autumn 2026: more pharmacies can vaccinate children and rough sleepers are included for the first time.
Solihull targets smoking and vaping to narrow life expectancy gap
Solihull Council will prioritise tackling health inequalities, focusing on smoking, vaping, and health checks to close the widening life expectancy gap between affluent and deprived areas.
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