Queenscourt Hospice announces a recovery plan to close a £2 million annual funding gap, cutting inpatient beds from 10 to 5 and reducing staff. Community support limits redundancies and preserves therapy services.
A West Midlands man run over in Thailand shows special signs of recovery, giving fresh hope to his family and medical team.
Benji Wilkins, 25, raised over £60,000 by running 42 marathons in 42 days from John O'Groats to Land's End, inspired by his mother Hannah's battle with advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Alison Hammond opened up on This Morning about the emotional message from her dying mother urging her to lose weight, which sparked her 11-stone weight loss journey.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham's social care plan includes a mandatory £1,327 annual contribution from workers earning £80,000, as he visits a London care home with Baroness Louise Casey to push for reform.
A couple completed a 20-mile charity walk in the Peak District, raising over £3,000 for East Cheshire Hospice which cared for Sharon's father Keith Ball before his death from leukaemia.
Workers over 34 earning above £6,240 face a new 1.8% levy to fund social care under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposed £18bn system.
Fire chiefs warn wildfire risk remains elevated after more than 200 blazes in two weeks, as a fourth heatwave pushes temperatures to 35C and an amber health alert is issued.
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A new initiative in Birmingham offers free hot meals to residents facing hardship, aiming to combat food insecurity with community support. Over 100,000 people expected to benefit.
Chancellor John Healey is under pressure to guarantee no changes to pension tax-free lump sums, after fears of a raid to fund defence and policy pledges under PM Andy Burnham.
A UKHSA heat alert covering Birmingham and the West Midlands runs from July 28-31 as temperatures hit 29C, posing risks to vulnerable people.
A young insurance broker used CPR skills learned just two weeks prior to save her father from cardiac arrest. Her compressions kept him alive until paramedics arrived; he made a full recovery.
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British Gas rewards customers for using off-peak electricity through its Demand Flexibility Service, helping reduce bills and carbon footprint while easing grid strain.
Octopus Energy's Saving Sessions reward customers with Octopoints for reducing electricity use at peak times, helping balance the grid and cut fossil fuel reliance amid the cost of living crisis.
Andy Burnham faces backlash over social care plans, with experts warning a 'death tax' could fund reforms costing over £18bn annually. Critics say it would hit millions of pensioners.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms £760 monthly tax-free payments for state pensioners aged over 75, maintaining the Triple Lock pledge for the remainder of Parliament.
RNIB reveals small changes like clear make-up labels and better restaurant lighting that would make a big difference to blind and partially sighted people, according to those affected.
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State pension payments due on August bank holiday will be paid early on Friday, August 28, marking the first change under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government.
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on energy bills from October 1 saves £45, but the new price cap forecast at £1,861 means net saving of only £20 over six months, says Martin Lewis.
The NHS has shared straightforward advice for heat rash, also known as prickly heat. Symptoms include small raised spots, itching, and mild swelling. Treatments include cool cloths, loose clothing, and pharmacist-recommended remedies.
A 48-hour yellow heat health alert has been issued for the West Midlands by the UKHSA, warning of minor disruptions to health services as temperatures reach 27C, with risks to vulnerable people.
Andy Burnham's government will give six million households a £150 Warm Home Discount on top of a VAT cut worth £45, providing crucial energy bill support this winter.
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Households will receive free plug-in batteries worth £500 under Andy Burnham's plan, potentially cutting energy bills by £250 annually.
RSPCA Southport warns dog owners about heatstroke risks in summer, advises early morning or evening walks, and urges never to leave pets in hot cars.
New rules for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will take effect from November 2026, following a review that found the benefit 'not fit for purpose'. Changes may affect eligibility for conditions like anxiety and depression.
Aldi confirms free period products are available in all UK store toilets during summer holidays, as students may lose access to school-provided products. Research shows 24% of secondary school girls struggle to afford or access them.
A defibrillator has been installed at Basildon Sporting Village after a charity netball tournament raised £2,646 in memory of Yvonne Nash, who died of a cardiac arrest.
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