RSPCA Southport: Seasonal Advice on Wildlife and Hot Cars
As temperatures rise, the RSPCA Southport branch offers advice on baby birds and dogs left in hot cars, urging public vigilance and donations.
Category : Mental Health
DWP Lists 177 Conditions for PIP Payments Up to £114.60
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.
DWP slammed over plan to cut mental health benefits
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 car finance payouts likely delayed
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.
DWP Sending £779 Monthly PIP for Psychiatric Disorders
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.
Dudley Mum's Storytelling Initiative Aids Kids' Mental Health
Erica Jodie from Dudley launches Little Boo Books initiative to support children's emotional wellbeing through storytelling, with book bundles and community events.
Brain Tumour Misdiagnosed as Stress from Kids
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.
Mum Pays £10k for Assisted Death After Son's Tragic Loss
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
Mum's Headaches Dismissed as Stress, Were Brain Cancer
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.
Mother 'Knew' Son Would Die in Forest Bank Prison
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.
Mother's Heart Attack Was Actually Broken Heart Syndrome
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.
Birmingham Doctor Suspended for Assaulting Partner
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.
PIP Review: Top 5 Conditions for £800 Monthly Benefit
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.
Woman Dead for Eight Minutes Says Death is an Illusion
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.
MPs Debate DWP Benefits Access for Mental Health
Treasury Committee discusses making benefits more accessible, with experts highlighting £24bn in unclaimed support and calling for personalised income maximisation help.
PIP Disability Benefit Cuts Feared as Labour Minister Targets Welfare Budget
Health Secretary Wes Streeting insists welfare budget must be reduced, raising concerns that Personal Independence Payments could face cuts to fund defence spending increases.
Father-of-three found dead at home after mental health struggles
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.
Zayn Malik Hospitalized, Shares Health Update
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.
Zayn Malik Hospitalized, Cancels UK Concert
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.
Nurse Struck Off for Ward Sex and Insulting Colleague
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'.
NHS Peer Worker Uses Lived Experience to Aid Mental Health
Rosealine Mitchell, an NHS peer worker in Essex, leverages her personal journey with schizophrenia to provide empathy and support for mental health patients, enhancing care through shared understanding and innovative activities.
Dad Runs with Heavy Bag to Raise Mental Health Awareness
A father of two carries a 24.7kg backpack in marathons and local runs to represent life's burdens, sparking conversations about mental health through his 'Share the Weight' initiative.
MBE Psychotherapist Wins Charity Boxing Fight After Family Loss
George Downey, a Felixstowe psychotherapist and RAF veteran awarded an MBE for mental health work, has raised over £1,400 by winning a white-collar boxing match, inspired by personal tragedies including his brother's suicide.
Charities Unite for £50k Solstice Walk for Mental Health
Twelve Lancashire charities join forces for a dawn-to-dusk walking challenge on the longest day of the year, aiming to raise £50,000 for mental health services and awareness across the county.
PANDAS Opens Newport Support Group for Parents' Mental Health
The PANDAS Foundation has launched a free face-to-face support group in Newport for parents and carers struggling with mental health from conception onwards, with plans for more groups in 2026.
Birmingham Man's Autism Journey: 'I'm Still Me'
Eddie from Bordesley Green discusses his autism diagnosis in 1996, daily challenges, misconceptions, and strengths during World Autism Acceptance Month.
From Shame to Pride: Birmingham Woman's Autism Journey
Vicki, a Birmingham resident, shares her transformative story during World Autism Acceptance Month, detailing her initial shame and current pride in her autism diagnosis, which she now studies at PhD level.
Poetry Anthology in Lichfield Aids Mental Health Recovery
Sheila McMahon, a Lichfield-based counsellor, publishes 'Behind Closed Doors', a poetry anthology born from her own mental health struggles. Research shows poetry helps manage anxiety and depression, offering cathartic release.
Garden of Hope Tour Sparks Mental Health Conversations in Lincolnshire
A powerful art installation featuring 98 hand-painted butterflies representing lives lost to suicide is touring Lincolnshire locations through September, aiming to reduce stigma and foster dialogue about mental health and hope.
Killers Sent to Hospital Not Prison in Midlands Cases
Several individuals in the Midlands, including a grandmother who killed her grandson, have received hospital orders under the Mental Health Act instead of prison sentences for their crimes.
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