Reform UK to scrap PIP, replace with Health Security Allowance
Reform UK plans to scrap PIP and replace it with a Health Security Allowance for the most severely disabled, affecting nearly 3 million claimants.
Category : Health Inequalities
Liberty Poole: 'Prime isn't when you're skinniest'
Birmingham Love Island star Liberty Poole shares her body image journey, revealing she felt insecure at her skinniest before the villa, and now feels in her prime at size 10 due to mindset.
2m pensioners face savings tax as HMRC allowance frozen
HMRC projects 2.1 million over-65s will pay tax on savings interest by 2026-27, up from 517,000 in 2022-23, as frozen thresholds and higher rates pull more into the net.
Sandwell fifth poorest in England fuel poverty study
Sandwell ranks fifth in England for fuel poverty, with 13.5% of households affected, according to new analysis by Felons Support.
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MacPhee fury as Alonso intervenes in Chelsea clash
Ex-Aston Villa coach Austin MacPhee stormed at Johor staff during Chelsea's 3-3 draw, prompting Xabi Alonso to intervene. The incident followed a heavy tackle on Liam Delap.
West Midlands Wild Swimming Spots Rated 'Poor' in Water Quality
Environment Agency ranks West Midlands bathing spots as 'poor' water quality. One in 14 English sites rated poor. Full list of 32 affected spots.
Lund: Blues Fans Can Expect a Tireless Performer
New Birmingham City left-back Kristoffer Lund says fans can expect a tireless, physical performer, and he's ready for the 'different calibre' of English football.
Infantino Apologises for World Cup Sale Plan Mistakes
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has publicly apologised for errors in the controversial World Cup stake sale plan, which was withdrawn after backlash from confederations and UEFA.
Woman, 39, launches hair oil firm after perimenopause
After doctors dismissed her perimenopause symptoms, Walsall teacher Estel Jennings created her own hair oil business that sold out at the NEC.
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Language Barriers in Medical Emergencies
A Birmingham study reveals that language barriers in medical emergencies lead to misdiagnosis and delayed care, disproportionately affecting ethnic minorities.
Wales Health Gap: 750,000 Affected by Economic Stagnation
A Senedd debate revealed that 750,000 people in former mining areas face severe health inequalities, with Welsh Government admitting geography dictates life expectancy.
MAFS Australia's Gia Addresses Job Loss Claims
Gia Fleur denies losing her job as a nurse due to her MAFS Australia behavior, revealing she had left nursing years ago and worked in property development.
JCB worker jailed for breaking ex-partner's eye socket
Dominic Peaty, 47, was jailed for 47 months after breaking his ex-partner's eye socket, bombarding her with calls and messages, and threatening her horses.
DWP Confirms 7 Women's Health Conditions for £194 Payment
The DWP has confirmed seven women's health conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) worth up to £194 per week, including endometriosis and fibroids.
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Woman Mistook Colon Cancer for Menopause, Delayed Treatment
Natalie Hushin, 54, from Runcorn, Cheshire, was diagnosed with colon cancer after mistaking bloating for menopause, facing treatment delays that worsened her condition.
Nicholas Brendon's Cause of Death Confirmed
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon died at 54 from atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with a 90% coronary blockage.
Birmingham Pensioner Urges Health Checks After Scare
Kulwant Ghuman, 70, from Great Barr, shares her experience after a health scare at a free Heart Research UK clinic, emphasizing the critical importance of regular health screenings, especially for minority ethnic communities.
Stoke-on-Trent Among Least Healthy in England, Study Shows
New analysis reveals Stoke-on-Trent has one of England's lowest healthy life expectancies, highlighting stark north/south health divides and deprivation links.
Sandwell Named Second Least Healthy in England
A new study reveals Sandwell residents face significantly lower healthy life expectancy, with poverty and deprivation cited as key factors driving health inequalities.
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West Midlands Postcode Life Expectancy Gap Over 10 Years
New ONS data reveals stark life expectancy disparities across West Midlands towns, with Bromsgrove highest and Sandwell/Wolverhampton lowest. Regional divides persist nationally.
Five-Year Life Expectancy Gap in West Midlands
New ONS data reveals a stark five-year life expectancy gap between Bromsgrove and Sandwell for men in the West Midlands, highlighting regional health inequalities.
M5 Journey Reveals 5-Year Life Expectancy Gap
New ONS statistics expose dramatic health inequalities between Bromsgrove and Sandwell, with just eight miles separating areas with vastly different life expectancies.
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