8 Appliances to Unplug in 38C Heatwave: Full List
Experts warn eight household appliances should be unplugged during the 38C heatwave to prevent fire risks and reduce energy bills, with temperatures peaking Wednesday and Thursday.
Category : Health Campaigns
Dudley MP Calls for Health Hub to Boost Town Centre Regeneration
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has called for a Health on the High Street centre in the town centre, arguing it would improve healthcare access and boost footfall, especially with new transport links.
DIY Hack Turns Fan into Air Conditioner During UK Heatwave
As UK temperatures hit 40C, a simple DIY hack using a frozen water bottle and a fan can create makeshift air-con, cooling rooms for up to four hours.
Molly-Mae Hague on Postpartum Depression and Family Plans
Molly-Mae Hague reveals she likely had postpartum depression after daughter Bambi's birth, shares contrasting experiences with newborn son Midas, and says she is 99.9% sure she and Tommy Fury will not have more children.
Starmer Confirms £150 Bonus for Six Million Households
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer extends Warm Home Discount to six million households, doubling eligibility, providing a £150 energy bill discount as a parting gift.
Vet's Guide to Dog CPR Amid Extreme Heat Warnings
A vet explains how to perform CPR on dogs, as extreme heat warnings raise the risk of heatstroke and cardiac arrest. Learn the key differences from human CPR.
Campaign Highlights Sickle Cell Blood Shortage
A new campaign aims to address the critical shortage of blood donations for sickle cell disease patients, urging more Black donors to come forward.
Rachel Reeves' £200 Summer Cost-of-Living Payments: How to Claim
Households can apply for new £200 cost-of-living payments from the Crisis and Resilience Fund, even if not on benefits. Applications are open to anyone in need.
Daughter Raises Prostate Cancer Awareness After Dad's Loss
Emily Hyde lost her dad John to prostate cancer last June. Now she raises awareness and funds, helping save lives through the Big Golf Race.
Kelly Osbourne's first Father's Day tribute to Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne reveals plans to honour dad Ozzy on first Father's Day since his death, calling it the 'worst year' of her life amid split from Sid Wilson.
Petition: Supermarkets Must Stock Emergency Stoma Kits
Campaigners urge Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, and others to provide emergency stoma kits to prevent shopper embarrassment. Petition targets 100,000 signatures.
Hampshire Woman's Year-Long Trek for Mental Health
Kit Birks walked nearly 5,000 miles from Norway to Greece, raising over £100,000 for suicide prevention charities CALM and James' Place.
McGinn's Goggle Celebration for Nephew Steals Show
John McGinn's iconic goggle celebration, performed after scoring Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990, honors his nephew Jack who wears glasses for poor eyesight, raising awareness.
Free NHS Prescription Review Petition for MS Patients
A petition calls for NHS prescription exemption review for lifelong neurological conditions like MS. With 150,000 UK sufferers, it needs 10,000 signatures by September 27.
Free NHS Prescriptions Could Be Extended to Under-25s
A petition urges the Labour government to extend free NHS prescriptions to students and under-25s in England, aligning with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
NHS Prescriptions Free for Three More Conditions Could Benefit 2 Million
Petitions urge the government to add Crohn's, colitis, and endometriosis to the free NHS prescriptions list, potentially benefiting over 2 million people in the UK.
NHS Age Limits for Transgender Youth Puberty Blocker Trial
The NHS has confirmed a trial of puberty blockers for transgender children will proceed with minimum ages of 11 for girls and 12 for boys, despite legal challenges.
Midland Mum Told 'Too Young and Fit' for Cancer Dies
Lydia Southam, 37, from Stratford-upon-Avon, was dismissed by GPs as too young and fit for cancer, but it was stage 4 ovarian cancer. She is now in remission and raising awareness.
DWP Benefits Stopped for Holiday Abroad?
Over 1.4 million Pension Credit claimants must notify DWP before any trip outside mainland Britain or risk payment stoppage, with potential penalties for non-compliance.
DWP Expands Carer's Allowance to 60,000 More Claimants
The DWP is increasing the earnings threshold for Carer's Allowance, allowing an extra 60,000 unpaid carers to claim the benefit, as confirmed by Minister Sir Stephen Timms.
Met Office Urges UK Residents to Carry Three Items Amid Heatwave
The Met Office issues an amber weather warning as temperatures could hit 34C. Residents are advised to carry water, sunscreen, and a hat.
DWP Confirms £40 Weekly Bonus for Thousands on 5 Benefits
The DWP has confirmed a £40 weekly bonus for families with a baby under one, available to those on five benefits including Universal Credit and Pension Credit.
HMRC Confirms £2,000 Top-Up Payments for Families
HMRC confirms record 868,095 families benefit from Tax-Free Childcare scheme, with £2,000 annual top-up per child for working parents earning under £100,000.
NHS Free Prescriptions: No Change for Over-60s
The Department of Health and Social Care confirms no immediate plans to change free prescription eligibility for over-60s, despite calls to align with state pension age.
Two-Thirds of Parents Support Junk Food Ad Ban Near Schools
A new survey reveals that 66% of parents believe junk food advertising should be banned near schools to tackle childhood obesity and improve children's health.
Birmingham Heatwave: Close Curtains Until Tuesday
Birmingham households urged to close curtains until Tuesday as heatwave hits 31C. UKHSA yellow alert active until June 23. Stay safe with Met Office advice.
Edge Hill Hosts Free Arts4Us Youth Mental Health Celebration
Edge Hill University's free Arts4Us event on June 27 showcases arts-based mental health support for youth, featuring workshops, talks, and exhibitions.
Heart screening in memory of Rugby man finds three needing tests
A heart screening day in memory of Anthony Lane identified three young people needing further cardiac investigation. Organisers say the event may have helped save lives.
Dementia Wellbeing Scheme Launches in Middlesbrough
A new multi-sensory wellbeing scheme for dementia patients and carers launches in Middlesbrough, funded by a £7,333 grant from the McCarthy & Stone Foundation to Nuvo Wellbeing.
Seven-Day Rule May Cut Winter Fuel Payment to £0
State pensioners risk losing up to £300 as DWP enforces a seven-day qualifying week. Changes in circumstances during September 21-27 could reduce payment to £0.
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