Mental Health Foundation data reveals 55% of East of England residents used harmful coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, or low mood in the past month, including doomscrolling and bed rotting.
Ed Palmer, 34, from Birmingham reveals the painful physical tics of Tourette's that cause severe pain, including neck movements and ripped skin, and how he manages them.
The DWP is calling on PIP claimants to share their experiences as part of a major review that could lead to changes in the disability benefit.
RNIB warns that glaucoma and AMD cases in England will soar by over 25% by 2036, urging regular eye checks to prevent irreversible sight loss.
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Martin Lewis urges people to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney, warning families face stress and costs without it. He says it's more crucial than a will.
The DWP has confirmed 537 health conditions eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for 2026/27, with maximum weekly payments of £194.60, equating to £778.40 every four weeks.
Health experts in Walsall are urging residents to take up bowel cancer screening, as uptake in some areas falls below 50%, leading to late-stage diagnoses and reduced survival rates.
Wolverhampton Council has approved £500,000 to expand SEND provision at Springdale Primary School, creating 38 specialist places from September 2026.
Angela Musson, a healthcare support worker from North Hykeham, will walk 10 miles on May 16 to raise funds for Lincolnshire's hospitals, enhancing patient care.
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A pupil at St Nicholas CE First School in Codsall is hospitalized with suspected meningitis. UKHSA guides the school as parents express concern.
As temperatures rise, the RSPCA Southport branch offers advice on baby birds and dogs left in hot cars, urging public vigilance and donations.
The DWP has confirmed 177 medical conditions that may qualify for PIP, with weekly payments up to £114.60 for daily living. Over 3.7 million claimants receive support.
The Sir Tony Blair Institute urges DWP to scrap benefits for certain conditions, sparking outrage from charities warning of increased poverty and anxiety.
Martin Lewis warns millions of motorists that car finance compensation payments are likely delayed due to a legal challenge by Consumer Voice over the FCA's redress scheme.
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DWP figures show psychiatric disorders top PIP claims at 42% of highest rate. Maximum PIP is £194.60 weekly, £779 monthly. Autism is not an illness but a disability.
Erica Jodie from Dudley launches Little Boo Books initiative to support children's emotional wellbeing through storytelling, with book bundles and community events.
Libby Wollaston, a mother-of-three, endured months of severe headaches dismissed by doctors as stress or hormones before being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. She lost vision in one eye before receiving life-saving treatment.
Wendy Duffy, a 56-year-old former care worker from the West Midlands, has arranged an assisted death at a Swiss clinic following the devastating loss of her son Marcus four years ago. She speaks openly about her decision amid ongoing debates about assiste
A Wolverhampton mother endured months of excruciating headaches dismissed by doctors as stress from her children before being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour that left her partially blind.
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A grieving mother told an inquest she knew her 22-year-old son would die after he was transferred to Forest Bank prison in Salford, where he was found hanging in his cell.
A mother from Worcestershire experienced severe chest pain she thought was a heart attack, but doctors diagnosed it as takotsubo syndrome triggered by grief after her soldier son's suicide.
A doctor working in Birmingham has been suspended for 12 months after a tribunal found he repeatedly physically and emotionally abused his partner, including punching her and attempting to slap her while driving at 50mph.
The UK government's review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could lead to changes affecting millions receiving £800 monthly. Psychiatric disorders top the list of most-claimed conditions.
Brianna Lafferty, 34, shares her near-death experience of entering a timeless dimension and hearing a guiding voice, which transformed her perspective on life and death.
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Treasury Committee discusses making benefits more accessible, with experts highlighting £24bn in unclaimed support and calling for personalised income maximisation help.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting insists welfare budget must be reduced, raising concerns that Personal Independence Payments could face cuts to fund defence spending increases.
A 44-year-old father-of-three, Matthew Lowe, was discovered deceased at his Kent Grove home in Stone last July after missing work. An inquest concluded suicide, highlighting his battle with depression and referrals to multiple mental health services.
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has been rushed to hospital and posted a health update on social media, thanking medical staff and fans for support.
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has been rushed to hospital and shared a health update on social media, forcing the cancellation of his UK gig at Banquet Records in Kingston.
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A mental health nurse has been removed from the register after a disciplinary panel found she had sex with a colleague on shift and called another worker 'lazy'.
