DWP £86 Weekly Boost for Pensioners on 7 Benefits
State pensioners can get an extra £86.05 per week through Pension Credit if they receive certain benefits like PIP or Attendance Allowance.
Category : Health Campaigns
67p-a-day tablet stops night-time weeing for woman
A woman says a 67p-a-day supplement helped her stop waking several times a night to urinate, improving sleep quality. Jude's CoreCTRL capsules are backed by 82% of users reporting benefits after 12 weeks.
Robins Struggle in Summer: Expert Feeding Tips for July
Robins face food shortages in summer as earthworms burrow deep. Experts recommend mealworms and soft fruits to help them survive July heat.
Warning Over 'Biggest Pension Mistake' for Ages 50-59
People aged 50-59 are warned against procrastination in pension planning. Delaying reviews can reduce retirement income and extend working years, according to expert Samuel Mather-Holgate.
DWP PIP Caseload Hits Four Million, Sustainability Questioned
PIP claims reach 4 million, raising sustainability concerns. Experts warn against cuts, urging reform to protect genuine claimants while addressing costs and fraud.
DWP £739 Payments for Over 75s in July
State pensioners aged over 75 will receive £739 in July as the basic state pension rises by 4.8%, with weekly payments now up to £184.90.
EACH Summer Appeal for Beach Trips for Ill Children
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) launches a summer appeal to fund beach trips and activities for families with seriously ill children, highlighting the need for specialist equipment like beach wheelchairs.
State Pensioners Aged 66-78 Get Extra £44 in July
State pensioners aged 66 to 78 receive an extra £44 in July from the DWP, thanks to a 4.8% Triple Lock increase, boosting annual payments by up to £575.
Extra £114 weekly for state pensioners from DWP
Attendance Allowance rates have increased to £114 per week for state pensioners, providing extra financial support on top of regular DWP payments, with no means-testing.
Free TV Licences for Over-75s With Pension Credit
State pensioners aged 75 and over can get a free TV Licence if they or their partner receive Pension Credit. The benefit also unlocks other support worth up to £4,300 a year.
Best Insect Repellents and Bug Zappers for Summer
Boots offers buy one get second half price on healthcare, plus 20% off online. Jungle Formula bundles from £21. Incognito spray at £9.99. Bug zappers from £23.99.
Prince of Wales Praises Wales Air Ambulance at 25th Gala
The Prince of Wales hailed the Wales Air Ambulance Charity's lifesaving work at its 25th anniversary gala, celebrating 57,000 missions and raising £180,000.
Chris Packham boycotts Pret over chicken welfare
Chris Packham has vowed never to set foot in Pret A Manger again after the chain refused to sign the Better Chicken Commitment, citing cost concerns.
Gynaecologist-Recommended Boots Product Sells Out Five Times
83% of women experience intimate dryness. A gynaecologist recommends NAYDAYA's Victory Oil and Cleanse, which sold out five times at Boots. Now 20% off with code COMFORT20.
Coping with Loneliness After Loss: Bereavement Support
Patrick Clark from Moya Cole Hospice explains that loneliness after losing a loved one stems from losing hundreds of tiny moments, not just the person. Counselling and bereavement groups offer support.
Comedy Night Raises £1,260 for Men's Mental Health Group
A charity comedy night at Halton Farnworth Hornets raised £1,260 for the Vikings Sports Foundation's Xtra Time men's mental health group, with comedians Ste Lomas and Liam O'Connor performing.
DWP PIP Rule Changes: Automatic Assessment Recording from July
The DWP will automatically record PIP and Work Capability Assessments from July 2026, shifting from opt-in to opt-out to improve transparency and reduce disputes.
Cholesterol Tablet Timing Matters for Effectiveness
Taking short-acting statins like simvastatin at bedtime boosts effectiveness as liver produces most cholesterol between midnight and 3am, say NHS experts.
Sisters Fundraise for Free Wellness Sanctuary Near Solihull
Sisters Paige Coyle and Fallon Taylor are crowdfunding £1.8 million to buy a 500-year-old farmhouse near Solihull for a free wellness and mental health sanctuary.
NHS Urged to Allow Emergency Contraception in Shops
Nearly 50% of the public find it difficult to access emergency contraception on Sundays. Doctors call for reclassification to allow sales in corner shops, petrol stations, and supermarkets.
Summer Flea Boom: Free Treatment Offer for Pet Owners
Fleas can produce over a million eggs in weeks during summer. Itch offers first month free (just £2.99 postage) to help pet owners prevent infestations.
Metallica Fans Get Exclusive Shirts for Blood Donation in Birmingham
Metallica rewards Birmingham blood donors with exclusive T-shirts at NHS centre on New Street, aiming to boost stocks amid summer heatwave shortage.
Ionic Hair Dryer Deal: Save Big on Amazon
A professional ionic hair dryer is now available at a discounted price on Amazon, offering salon-quality results at home. Save money on this top-rated beauty tool.
400,000 children supported by baby banks in UK last year
Over 1,000 children per day received aid from baby banks in 2025, a total of 400,000 kids, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. The Baby Bank Alliance reports an 11% surge in demand.
DWP Confirms New Carer's Allowance Eligibility Rules
DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms confirms new Carer's Allowance rules, including an increased earnings threshold that will enable an extra 60,000 carers to claim the benefit.
Devon optician runs canal for leukaemia charity
Specsavers Bideford director Neil Millen will run the Grand Western Canal half marathon on July 19 to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia, inspired by 15-year-old Daisy McGowan's two-year battle with acute leukaemia.
£17k Donation for Defibrillators in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Oak Hill Crematorium donate £17,000 to Hearts for Herts for 17 public school defibrillators and bleed control kits, funded by metal recycling.
£9,000 Heat Pump Grant for Oil-Heated Homes
UK households with heating oil boilers can receive £9,000 to switch to a heat pump under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, boosted by 20% to help lower bills for 200,000 eligible homes.
DWP £458 Monthly Boost for Pensioners with Arthritis
State pensioners with arthritis can receive up to £458.40 every four weeks through Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit from the DWP, with 35% of 1.7 million claims linked to the condition.
Tampax Partners with Reading Festival 2026
Tampax has been announced as the official period product partner of Reading Festival 2026, providing free menstrual products across the site to improve accessibility and inclusivity for festivalgoers.
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