Widow praises Moya Cole Hospice for exceptional care of husband
Sandra Ackers shares how Moya Cole Hospice in Heald Green provided exceptional care for her husband Brian, allowing him to meet granddaughter Lottie before his death in March.
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Queen Camilla opens up about King Charles' cancer diagnosis
Queen Camilla admitted it was 'quite difficult' keeping King Charles' cancer diagnosis secret during a visit to a Maggie's centre before the public announcement in February 2024.
Heart transplant recipient urges organ donation talks
Dave Webb, 53, who received a heart transplant in 2019, now urges families to discuss organ donation, highlighting that relatives can still block decisions if wishes are unknown.
Charities urge DWP not to axe UC health element for under-22s
Over 40 charities have written to DWP ministers urging them not to remove the Universal Credit health element for claimants born after 2004, warning poverty could soar.
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Off-duty medic saves grandmother's life in Hodge Hill
An off-duty Heartlands Hospital worker saved a grandmother's life after she collapsed in cardiac arrest in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. Naima Shaharyar performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
Check eggs for Red Lion mark after salmonella outbreak
One person has died and 207 UK cases linked to eggs imported from outside the UK. Check for the Red Lion mark and eight-digit code to reduce risk.
Teen's leukaemia death: Mum urges parents to learn signs
Fred Bennett, 14, died from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after his family mistook symptoms for typical teenage changes. His mother Louise urges parents to recognise childhood cancer patterns.
Cancer survivor, 23, faces £8,000 fertility bill
Erin Lavery, 23, from Cambuslang, beat Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma but now faces an £8,000 bill for egg retrieval after NHS funding was denied, as she advocates for better access.
Hospital worker born at 2lb supports sick children with play
Sam Clarke, a health play specialist born prematurely at under 2lb, uses her own experience to support sick children at Basildon Hospital, where she was born.
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Melora Mānuka Skincare Bundle 30% Off
Melora's Mānuka Skincare 3-in-1 Bundle is 30% off, letting shoppers get the moisturiser for under £13. Praised for eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
Crawley woman's 30 challenges for ectopic pregnancy charity
Rachel Lloyd from Crawley is raising funds for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust by completing 30 endurance events in her 30th year, after three ectopic pregnancies. She runs the Saucony Run Shoreditch Half on September 20.
Oestrogen-only HRT linked to lower Alzheimer's risk
Stanford research finds oestrogen-only HRT in later life may reduce dementia risk by 39%, offering new clues for women's brain health.
Family pleads for help to bring sick gran home from Turkey
A UK family faces £30,000 costs to bring June Redman, 75, home from Turkey after she developed sepsis. They plead for help as insurance covers only 21.28%.
Dolly Parton message after cancelling Dollywood appearance
Dolly Parton, 80, cancelled her Dollywood appearance due to health issues, appearing virtually instead. She cited dizziness and dehydration, following a kidney stone infection.
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Chāmpo Pitta Growth Serum, with a bottle sold every 30 seconds, is clinically proven to reduce hair loss and improve thickness, according to the brand and customer reviews.
DWP confirms 56 health conditions for Attendance Allowance
DWP Attendance Allowance now covers 56 health conditions. Eligibility requires being over state pension age (66) and needing help with personal care or supervision. Learn the full list.
Care home manager stole £5k from disabled resident
Gillian Harper, 60, stole £5,452.70 from a disabled care home resident, spending on hair appointments, QVC, and mortgage. She was jailed for 40 weeks, suspended, and ordered to pay compensation.
Pension scam costs victims £47,000, warns Standard Life
Standard Life warns a 'sophisticated' pension scam is costing victims an average of £47,000, as 62% of UK adults claim confidence in spotting scams.
Dudley Council's £500k weekly care costs revealed
Dudley Council spends over £500,000 weekly on external residential care for 76 children, averaging £6,900 each, amid rising demand and workforce pressures.
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Bishop Oakley appears in court over rape charges
Bishop of Northampton David Oakley, 70, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink facing two counts of rape of a girl under 16, alleged to have occurred in the early 2000s after a Lourdes pilgrimage.
Love Island's Simba on caring for mum with MND from age 10
Love Island star Simba Kudyiwa reveals he became a young carer for his mum with Motor Neurone Disease at 10, sharing his story on Good Morning Britain.
NAWT receives £1,500 for kitten season care
National Animal Welfare Trust receives £1,500 from Barratt Homes' Community Fund to cover food and vet care for rescued animals during a busy kitten season.
Cancer Appeal Reaches £200,000 Milestone
Swansea Bay Health Charity's Going the Extra Mile for Cancer Appeal has raised £200,000, transforming cancer care for thousands across South West Wales.
£316 heating payment for Scottish pensioners confirmed
Nearly one million Scottish pensioners born before June 1960 will receive a one-off heating payment of up to £316.70 from Social Security Scotland, replacing the DWP Winter Fuel Payment.
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DWP confirms £750 Warm Home Discount boost for four benefits
The government has confirmed the £150 Warm Home Discount will return for 2026/27 and continue for four more years, totalling £750 for eligible households on four DWP benefits.
Toddler's 30cm tumour after misdiagnosis
A Stourbridge toddler had a 30cm neuroblastoma tumour removed after her symptoms were initially dismissed as constipation. The family now raises £100,000 for treatment.
Father to hike 100km in memory of son George for cancer research
David Radcliffe, 43, from Isleham, will hike 100km across the South Downs on September 5-6 to raise funds for Just George, a childhood cancer research fund, in memory of his son George, who died in 2023.
Escaped snake lunges at shoppers in Glasgow
An escaped snake lunged at pedestrians' ankles on Argyle Street, Glasgow, before being contained and taken to the SSPCA's Glasgow centre for care.
NHS worker's psoriasis 'torture' ends after £11 Amazon buy
Staffordshire NHS worker Nicole Carter, 26, says an £10.95 Amazon cream transformed her psoriasis after a decade of failed treatments, with most patches clearing in two months.
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African penguins arrive at new £1.2m Yorkshire enclosure
Twenty African penguins, a critically endangered species, have arrived at Yorkshire Wildlife Park's new £1.2m enclosure, part of a European conservation breeding programme.
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