Derbyshire Family Hits Diabetes Kit Fundraising Target
A Derbyshire family has reached its £2,000 fundraising target for type 1 diabetes starter kits, thanks to a £275 donation from Specsavers Derby.
Category : Cancer Care
New Macmillan Cancer Centre at Stepping Hill Hospital
A new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre is opening at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, offering personalised support, advice, and guidance for people affected by cancer.
State Pensioners Born 1951-1960 Can Get Extra £727 from DWP
State pensioners born between 1951 and 1960 can boost their payments by £727 through deferral, with 1% added every nine weeks for life.
Renters rush to buy pets after Renters Rights Act
The Renters Rights Act has led to a surge in pet ownership, with Waggel reporting a 26% increase in new pet insurance policies since the law took effect in May 2026.
MMR Vaccine Urged as Measles Cases Rise in West Midlands
Health officials in the West Midlands are urging parents to ensure children receive the MMR vaccine amid a rise in measles cases across the region.
Measles Outbreak: Two Children Dead, 106 New Cases
Two children have died in a measles outbreak in England, with 106 new cases in two weeks. Health officials urge MMR vaccination as cases rise.
Hospital's Therapeutic Farm Wins National Mental Health Award
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke's Kewstoke Farm Project wins the Outside Spaces Award at the Design in Mental Health Awards for transforming an overgrown plot into a therapeutic oasis.
Sutton Coldfield widower tackles emotional hike after wife's death
Ryan Scandrett, whose wife Emily-Jane died from asbestos-related cancer, will walk 27.5 miles in the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge to raise funds and awareness.
BCU and St Basils Reveal Student Homelessness Crisis
Birmingham City University partners with St Basils to address student homelessness, as survey shows 8% of students experienced homelessness in 2026.
Birmingham Teacher Left 'Looking Like a Burnt Hamster' After Cream Withdrawal
Amy Wilson, 36, suffered severe topical steroid withdrawal after using eczema creams for 34 years, leaving her hospitalised with indescribable pain and facial swelling.
Man Deadlifts 250,000kg in 11 Hours for Cancer Charity
Fred Watson-James completed a 250,000kg deadlift challenge in 11 hours 40 minutes at ION Gym, raising over £6,800 for the Hepatobiliary Team at University Hospital Wales in memory of his mother.
Dad's Terror at Son's Rare Dravet Syndrome Diagnosis
A Birmingham father shares his fear after his son Mo, 12, was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, a rare epilepsy condition with high sudden death risk.
Wednesbury Woman with Cancer Faces Homelessness on Airbed
Nicki Titley, 45, battling stage 4 breast cancer, has nothing after a breakup and will sleep on a borrowed airbed in her new unfurnished home. She launched a GoFundMe.
Dad-of-four terminal cancer found during eye test
Jez Bridges, 59, from Kinver, was diagnosed with rare ocular melanoma after a routine eye test. The cancer spread to his liver; family raises £200k for treatment.
Waitrose Recalls Bakery Treat Over Allergen Risk
Waitrose has issued an urgent recall for a popular bakery item due to undeclared milk, posing a serious allergy risk. Customers urged to return product.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Katie Price's husband must pay over £100k for Dubai release
Lee Andrews, husband of Katie Price, is detained in Dubai on a civil matter. Reports say he must pay over £100,000 to secure his release, with Katie visiting courts and prisons.
Hospice Podcast Shares End-of-Life Care Insights
East Cheshire Hospice launches 'Life at East Cheshire Hospice' podcast, featuring a motor neurone disease patient sharing his journey to educate and break misconceptions about end-of-life care.
Kenny Dalglish Reveals Cancer, Liverpool Offers Support
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, 75, announces cancer treatment. The club and football world send love and support, requesting privacy.
Birmingham Dentist Warns of Child Tooth Decay Crisis
A Birmingham dentist with 40 years of experience warns of a child dental health crisis, with three-year-olds having teeth rotted to the gum, blaming child poverty.
Kelsey Parker Expecting Rainbow Baby After Stillbirth
Kelsey Parker, widow of The Wanted's Tom Parker, announces she is pregnant with a 'rainbow baby' with boyfriend Will Lindsay, one year after losing son Phoenix to stillbirth.
Birmingham Dental Practice Tackles Child Poverty on Teeth
Lozells Road Dental Practice in Birmingham helps children from deprived areas, using 'was not brought' codes to track missed appointments and ensure dental care.
Birmingham man's cancer trial sees tumours vanish
Carl Walsh, 56, from Birmingham, saw his tongue cancer tumours disappear in a trial of amivantamab, a drug that shrank tumours in 42% of patients with resistant head and neck cancer.
Cars and Coffee Event Raises £2,030 for Cancer Research UK
A Cars and Coffee event in Cardiff raised £2,030 for Cancer Research UK. Over 100 people admired classic and modern cars from the 1960s to today.
Baby Freya Defies Odds After Stopping Breathing at Three Days
Baby Freya stopped breathing at three days old due to a severe brain bleed. Doctors said she wouldn't survive, but she defied the odds. Now nearly two, she receives care from Acorns Children's Hospice.
Bromsgrove Teen's Fatigue Led to Leukaemia Diagnosis
Leo Sproson, 17, from Bromsgrove, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after mistaking tiredness for college stress. A stem cell donor was found, and he is now recovering at home.
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