Category : Dental Services


Pensioner's Leg Amputated After Hospital Delay

Sawarn Kaur, 81, had her left leg amputated after New Cross Hospital delayed removing a blood clot post-surgery. She has instructed lawyers Irwin Mitchell to secure specialist care.

Martin Lewis Debunks Flight Booking Myth

Martin Lewis explains why booking flights early no longer guarantees the best price due to dynamic pricing, and advises using free cancellation options to save money.

Woman Injured in Newcastle College Fall

A woman sustained potentially serious injuries after falling at Newcastle College in Staffordshire. Paramedics treated her before she was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital.

DWP PIP/DLA Motability Vehicles Get Mandatory Black Boxes

New mandatory rule changes for DWP PIP and DLA claimants using the Motability scheme require vehicles to be fitted with black boxes monitoring driving habits. Drivers risk removal from the scheme after multiple poor ratings.

Digital PIP Trial Increases Claims by 22%

A Department for Work and Pensions trial shifting Personal Independence Payment applications online has increased registrations by 22% and successful claims by 7%, sparking political controversy over accessibility versus welfare control.

DWP Ramps Up Face-to-Face PIP Assessments from April

The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing face-to-face Personal Independence Payment assessments from April, aiming to raise the proportion from 5% to 30%, with claimants advised to prepare evidence.

Petition Demands DWP Stop £400 PIP Motability Changes

An online petition with over 18,000 signatures calls on the DWP to halt proposed changes to the Motability Scheme that could cost claimants up to £400. The changes include new taxes on advance payments and reduced mileage allowances.

DWP Protects 4 PIP/DLA Groups from Motability Changes

The Department for Work and Pensions will protect four groups of Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance claimants from new Motability Scheme rules targeting tax, mileage, and tyres starting this summer.

NHS Dental Charges to Rise 1.7% from April

Patients in England will pay more for NHS dental care from April 1, with prices increasing by an average of 1.7% for the 2026/27 financial year. The hike affects all paying patients, though exemptions remain for vulnerable groups.

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