DWP confirms 71 neurological conditions for PIP claims
The DWP has confirmed 71 neurological conditions that may qualify for PIP, with payments ranging from £121.20 to £778.40 every 4 weeks.
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Taxidermied goshawk sale leads to police action
A 65-year-old man unknowingly broke the law by selling a taxidermied eurasian goshawk online. Essex Police issued a community resolution and seized the display.
Walsall woman's gastroparesis battle after misdiagnosis
Sophie May, 30, from Walsall, was told her gastroparesis symptoms were IBS or stress before diagnosis. She now needs a feeding tube.
Birmingham mum: 'Substandard' hospital care could have cost son's life
A Birmingham mum claims 'substandard' care at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital could have cost her newborn son his life. The 28-year-old says it took 12 minutes to resuscitate her baby, with a machine switched off for the first seven minutes.
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Lucy Davis first public appearance since incurable cancer news
Lucy Davis, daughter of Birmingham comedian Jasper Carrott, appeared at a London convention, her first event since revealing incurable breast cancer, and called for 'more niceness'.
Coventry dad, 54, brain tumour diagnosis after headaches
Avtar, 54, from Coventry, was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma brain tumour in December. Treatment isn't working. Family raises £24,000 for private immunotherapy.
St Margaret's Centre secures £2,000 Banks Group grant
St Margaret's Centre in Durham has received a second £2,000 grant from the Banks Group to buy tools and materials for its therapeutic woodwork and joinery workshops, which support hundreds of people with mental health needs.
Kelly Rowland opens up about eczema she shares with sons
Kelly Rowland reveals she has eczema, a condition she shares with both sons. Diagnosed in 2014, she discusses confidence struggles and raising awareness.
DWP confirms PIP for four chronic pain conditions
The DWP has confirmed four chronic pain conditions qualify for PIP, worth up to £778 a month or £114 a week, including fibromyalgia and CRPS.
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DWP confirms stomach conditions most likely to qualify for PIP
DWP confirms Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS and other GI conditions can qualify for PIP, with weekly rates up to £194.90.
NHS expands RSV jab to 65-74s with chronic conditions
From September 1, NHS England will offer the RSV vaccine to adults aged 65-74 with chronic respiratory disease or immunosuppression, via GP practices and some pharmacies, expanding protection against serious lung infections.
Pensioners warned over £1,000 Attendance Allowance fees
State pensioners are being warned against paying up to £1,000 for help with Attendance Allowance claims when they can apply free. Money Wellness says retirees shouldn’t have to pay for DWP support.
Stroke Survivor Walks 3km for Stockport NHS Charity
Andy Shaw, who survived a severe stroke on Christmas Day 2022, will walk 3km to raise funds for the stroke ward at Stepping Hill Hospital, already raising £1,500.
Edge Hill Alumni Return to Train Mental Health Practitioners
Four Edge Hill alumni, including Kelly Appleton and Eva Curless, return to campus to support students on the Education Mental Health Practitioner programme, sharing frontline insights and inspiring the next generation of therapists.
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Al Murray urges stem cell register sign-ups after nephew's death
Comedian Al Murray urges 16-30s and minority ethnic groups to join the stem cell register with Anthony Nolan's Half a Chance campaign, after his nephew Finley died of blood cancer in 2021.
Walsall dancer's 'invisible' illness left her unable to eat
Sophie May, 30, from Walsall, was diagnosed with gastroparesis after years of being told her symptoms were IBS, stress, or 'all in her head'.
Baby's bloated stomach was constipation, but it was cancer
Florence Wilde, from Stourbridge, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after GPs repeatedly said her swollen stomach was constipation. The family is now raising £100,000 for treatment.
Parents face £1,145 summer childcare costs, survey finds
Average six-week summer childcare costs £1,145 per child, up 5% above inflation, with Wales hitting £1,342. Some parents use flexible work and shared calendars to cope.
DWP confirms 32 heart conditions for PIP ahead of reforms
The DWP confirms 32 heart and vascular conditions qualify for PIP, with the Timms Review set to recommend reforms to Andy Burnham.
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1p Over £35,000 Loses Entire Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners earning 1p over £35,000 lose their entire Winter Fuel Allowance under DWP cliff-edge rules, Martin Lewis warns. Payments up to £300.
Council tax discount rule for dementia carers underpublicised
A man with vascular dementia received a 100% council tax discount and £5,989.30 backdated refund after Martin Lewis highlighted a little-known rule on BBC Sounds.
Sensory room opens at Chelmsford and Essex Centre for neurodiverse patients
A new sensory-adapted room at the Chelmsford and Essex Centre offers neurodiverse patients a calm space to wait, meet clinicians, or regulate emotions, improving engagement with mental health care.
Teens Unite in Co-op's £3bn National Lottery campaign
Broxbourne charity Teens Unite Fighting Cancer features in a national campaign marking £3 billion raised for good causes through Co-op stores, highlighting its £231,000 funding since 2017.
Teen Drowned After Cold Water Shock at Lake District Tarn
Absi Ahmed Mohammad, 17, died from cold water shock while swimming at High Dam near Windermere. Coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
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Leamington Distiller Runs Ironman for Cancer Research After Mother's Death
David Blick, owner of Warwickshire Gin Company, will tackle a 140-mile Ironman in Tenby, Wales, on September 13 to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research after losing his mother Maggie to breast cancer on April 11.
Newcastle Building Society gives £50,000 to cancer institute
Newcastle Building Society has pledged £50,000 towards the new £30m Sir Bobby Robson Institute at the Freeman Hospital, which will boost clinical trial activity by 50% and benefit 3.5 million people in the North East.
Walk As One 2026: Sheffield Cancer Fundraiser Opens
Registrations are open for Walk As One 2026, a Sheffield fundraiser for Weston Park Cancer Charity. Routes in Endcliffe Park on September 13, 2026, support cancer research and patient care. Double Olympian Joslyn Hoyte-Smith MBE will walk in memory of pat
100-Year-Old Tortoise Moves Again After Leg Amputation
A tortoise over 100 years old can now move again after a life-changing leg amputation, according to BirminghamWorld.
Llandeilo Mart Raises £12,600 for Chemotherapy Unit
Llandeilo mart raised £12,600 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital, with Huw Evans Auctioneers hosting a packed fundraising event that brought the community together.
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Cradley woman sells belongings on Vinted for breast reduction
Sian Jesson, 27, from Cradley, West Midlands, is selling her belongings on Vinted and has a GoFundMe to raise £9,500 for a private breast reduction after nine years on an NHS waiting list.
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