Wowcher Food Sensitivity Test: Check Intolerances at Home
Wowcher offers discounted food sensitivity test kits that analyze hair samples to detect potential food intolerances, helping you identify trigger foods from home.
Category : Health
Birmingham Woman's Cancer Diagnosis on Wedding Day
Jay Kaur, 53, was told she had breast cancer on her niece's wedding day after doctors initially dismissed her lump as 'nothing serious.' She danced at the wedding despite the shock.
FCDO Warns of Ebola Outbreak in Rwanda and DRC
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Rwanda and DRC following an Ebola outbreak with a 50% fatality rate. Border crossings may close at short notice.
Over 75 Pension Credit Claimants Get Free BBC TV Licence
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can reduce their TV licence bill from £180 to zero. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
DWP Lists 12 Conditions for £187 Weekly PIP Payments
The DWP has confirmed 12 medical conditions that qualify households for up to £187 per week in PIP benefits. Learn the full list and award lengths.
Morrisons Installs Sanitary Bins in All 500 Stores
Morrisons becomes first supermarket to install male sanitary bins in all 500 UK stores, meeting The Bog Standard guidelines to support men with incontinence, including prostate cancer patients.
Mumsnet-Designed App Protects Kids Online Safely
SafetyMode, co-designed by Mumsnet, uses AI to monitor and block harmful content like nudity and bullying on children's phones, offering free download on Android.
DWP Lists 46 Mental Health Conditions for £778 PIP
The DWP has confirmed 46 mental health conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment of up to £778 per month. Full list and claim details inside.
DWP Lists 26 Respiratory Conditions for £114 Weekly PIP (20.05.2026)
The DWP has confirmed 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for the £114 weekly Personal Independence Payment. Check the full list and payment rates for 2026.
Walsall Mum, 46, Awaits Life-Saving Lung Transplant
Kelly Cooley, 46, from Walsall, has pulmonary fibrosis and needs a double lung transplant. She urges families to discuss organ donation.
Four New GP Fit Note Rules Piloted in England from July
From July 2026, NHS England will pilot four new GP appointment rules for fit notes across 100,000 appointments, aiming to overhaul the sick note system with non-clinical support.
Hospice Creates Six New Home Care Roles
East Cheshire Hospice is expanding its Hospice @Home service, creating six new health care assistant roles to meet growing demand for end-of-life care at home.
20,000 Safeguarding Concerns for Birmingham Pensioners
A Freedom of Information request reveals 19,303 safeguarding concerns for those aged 65+ in Birmingham over three years, including 941 domestic abuse cases.
Kylie Minogue: Cancer Journey Still 'Difficult' to Discuss
Kylie Minogue, 57, tearfully reveals she still struggles to talk about her breast cancer journey, including a second diagnosis in 2021, in a new Netflix docuseries.
DWP Lists 9 Breathing Conditions for £114 Weekly Allowance
The DWP has confirmed nine breathing conditions that qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance of up to £114.60 a week, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COVID-19.
Inquest for Mother of Five After BBL by Lip King This Year
An inquest into the death of a mother of five following a Brazilian butt lift procedure by a surgeon known as Dudley's Lip King is expected later this year.
Jamie East Reveals Leukaemia Diagnosis and Brutal Treatment
Jamie East, the Birmingham-born Big Brother presenter, has shared his leukaemia diagnosis and the harsh side effects of treatment, while highlighting groundbreaking research.
EDF Unlocks £2.5M to Help Vulnerable Customers
EDF and Charis Grants have unlocked over £2.5 million to help vulnerable customers manage energy debt, supporting more than 1,500 customers with payment plans and practical items.
TUC Urges DWP to Make Five Key Changes to PIP
The TUC has called on the DWP to reform PIP with five changes, including assessment process reform, assessor expertise, decision accuracy, payment levels, and reducing unnecessary reassessments.
BYOHM Appoints Dr. Graham Cooley as Chairman
BYOHM, a Birmingham-based health tech firm, appoints Dr. Graham Cooley as chairman to drive expansion in digital health and personalized medicine.
Moya Cole Hospice bids farewell to Heald Green site
Linda Riley became the last patient at the former Heald Green hospice building, as staff moved to a new £26.5m facility, carrying decades of memories.
10,700 Drivers Aged 70-79 Lose Licences Due to Vision Problems
Fresh DVLA data reveals 10,794 drivers aged 70-79 lost licences due to vision problems, with 33,000 total affected. Mandatory eye tests and stricter road safety laws are proposed.
Martin Lewis tip helps couple get £4,000 energy refund
Martin Lewis's advice led a couple to discover they were overpaying on energy bills for three years, securing a £4,000 refund. Energy bills are set to rise in July.
Morrisons First UK Supermarket to Install Sanitary Bins in Men's Toilets
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to install sanitary bins in men's toilets, improving accessibility and dignity for men with incontinence.
Drivers Could Face New Cat Collision Reporting Law
A petition with over 38,000 signatures calls for UK drivers to stop and report collisions with cats, closing a legal loophole that leaves injured cats suffering.
York Woman Raises £15,000 for Breast Unit in One Night
Sarah Dargue, a breast cancer survivor, raised over £15,000 at her Pink Tie Ball for York Hospital's Breast Unit, bringing her total to more than £35,000.
Uber Eats Driver Gets 20-Year Ban for Fatal Crash
Harinderpal Athwal, 41, killed Jatinder Verma after falling asleep at the wheel. Despite a history of driving offences, he avoided a life ban but received a 20-year disqualification.
Ebola Doctor: Outbreak Worse Than Official Numbers Show
Dr Craig Spencer, who survived Ebola in 2014, warns the current outbreak in eastern Congo is far bigger than reported, with over 130 deaths and 500 suspected cases.
Lichfield Dad Regains Taste and Smell with Special Gum
Dr Paul Wicks lost his sense of taste and smell after Covid in 2022. A clinical trial using super-strength flavored chewing gum restored both senses within six weeks.
999: Critical Condition Returns from Birmingham Hospital
The hit medical documentary 999: Critical Condition returns for a sixth series, filmed at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, offering an unfiltered look at trauma care.
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