DWP £114 Weekly Payment for Eczema: 8 Million Affected
DWP pays £114 weekly PIP to over 2,000 eczema claimants. Up to 8 million UK adults suffer this chronic skin condition, often dismissed as minor.
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Mental Health Trust in Crisis After Patient Suicide
Shannon Lee Jordan, 22, died by suicide at Hallam Street Hospital after staff failed to check on her. The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust faces scrutiny over systemic failures and budget cuts.
GPs Concerned Over DWP Disability Payments to 900,000
GPs express concern as DWP forecasts 1.03 million children will claim disability benefits by 2027, with 900,000 currently receiving DLA payments of up to £194.60 weekly.
DWP Claimant Suicide After Universal Credit Cut to £37
Andrew Halliday, 41, took his own life after the DWP reduced his Universal Credit to £37, fearing homelessness. An inquest recorded suicide.
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DWP £459 for 30,000 with 24 Skin Conditions
The DWP is providing £459 to 30,000 claimants with 24 skin conditions through PIP. The payment includes daily living and mobility components.
Solihull Couple Warn Others After TSB Bank Scam Call
A Solihull couple share their story after nearly falling for a scam call from someone posing as TSB bank, urging others to stay vigilant.
Tributes to NHS hero Vera Holley from Sutton Coldfield
Vera Holley, a beloved former nurse at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, has died at 95. She volunteered and fundraised for decades after retiring in 1995.
Cancer Survivor with Stoma Bag Urges Early Testing
Lynne Ewington, 62, from Walsall, survived two cancers and now runs, cycles, and attends concerts with a colostomy bag. She urges early testing to boost survival chances.
NHS 'Hero' Vera Holley Dies at 95 After Decades of Service
Vera Holley, a beloved former nurse and volunteer at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, has passed away at 95. Known as 'Holly,' she raised thousands and had a ward named after her.
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Man Found Dead in Liverpool Car Park
A man was discovered deceased in a car park on Hoylake Road in Liverpool on Sunday. Police confirm the death is unexpected but not suspicious.
Personal insolvencies surge 30% as debt crisis deepens
Money Wellness reports 12,252 people entered insolvency in March, up 30% year-on-year. Experts warn of rising debt as cost of living pressures mount.
DWP Calls PIP Claimants for Meetings That May Cut Payments
The DWP is summoning PIP claimants to in-person meetings that could result in payments being reduced or stopped entirely. Learn about the review process and how to challenge decisions.
Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit Arrives in Chelmsford
A mobile lung cancer screening unit has arrived in Chelmsford, offering free, quick, and painless scans to eligible residents aged 55-74 who smoke or have smoked.
British Gas Offers Free Boiler Services and Home Upgrades
British Gas is expanding its Warm & Working scheme, providing free boiler services and home upgrades to around 1,000 vulnerable households across the UK, including Birmingham.
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Maggie's Oldham credited with saving man's life alongside NHS
James Price, 67, credits Maggie's Oldham with helping him recover from mouth cancer three times, alongside NHS treatment. He now supports the charity's Spring Appeal.
DWP Slashes Access to Work Support by Up to 80%
The DWP is cutting Access to Work grants by up to 80%, leaving disabled claimants like Tomasz Borys and Emily Davison struggling to stay employed and facing mental health crises.
DWP £114 Weekly for Kids with ODD and Conduct Disorder
DWP figures show Disability Living Allowance for children claims will rise to 1.03 million next year, with behavioural disorders like ODD and conduct disorder making children eligible.
Therapy Dogs Comfort Mental Health Patients in Chelmsford
Volunteers from Essex Therapy Dogs visit mental health wards in Chelmsford, bringing joy and calm to patients and staff. The furry visitors help people relax and open up.
DWP Approves £100 Increase for Older Pensioners
The DWP has approved a £100 increase in Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners born before 1946, raising it to £300. Payments return this winter with varying amounts based on age and household.
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3 Bunkers Golf Challenge Raises £60k, Targets £100k
The 3 Bunkers Golf Challenge has raised £60,000 for Big C little c and now focuses on palliative care, aiming for £100,000. The event on May 22, 2026, features 24 golfers playing 27 holes across three counties.
DWP Automatic £200 Bonus for Pensioners Aged 66-79
The DWP confirms automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners aged 66-79, with £300 for those 80+. Payments target low-income households but are reinstated for millions.
DWP: 900,000 Kids Get £121 Monthly Disability Benefit
DWP figures show 900,000 children currently receive Disability Living Allowance, with numbers expected to exceed 1 million by 2027. Payments start at £121 every four weeks.
DWP to Pay Disability Benefits to Over 1 Million Kids
The DWP will pay Disability Living Allowance to over 1 million children next year, with maximum annual payments of £10,119. Experts warn of a 'conveyor belt' to dependency.
DWP PIP Review: Three Weeks Left to Have Your Say
The DWP's PIP review 'Call for Evidence' closes on May 28. Changes could lead to benefit cuts or stricter eligibility. Disabled people urged to respond.
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DWP May Changes to PIP, ESA, Attendance Allowance Payments
The DWP has confirmed changes to payment dates for PIP, ESA, Attendance Allowance, and other benefits due to the May bank holiday on Monday 25th. Payments will be made earlier on Friday 22nd May.
DWP urged to means-test state pension for baby boomers
The Department for Work and Pensions faces calls to means-test the state pension for baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964, amid concerns over affordability of the Triple Lock.
DWP Benefit Claimants Face £70/Hour Charge, Job Loss Fears
DWP cuts to Access to Work grants leave disabled claimants struggling to afford interpreters, risking job loss and career uncertainty.
DWP Sends £779 to Children with Behavioural Disorders
The DWP will pay disability benefits to a record one million children by 2027, with fastest-rising claims for behavioural disorders. Payments up to £779 a month.
State Pensioners Face £825 Shortfall in DWP Payments
State pensioners on the new DWP rate face an £825 annual shortfall against the minimum retirement living standard of £13,400, according to PLSA analysis.
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State Pensioners Under 73 Get Extra £923 in May
State pensioners who retired before 2016 could receive an extra £923 in May from the SERPS additional state pension, on top of their regular DWP payment.
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