Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested, tax-free benefit for those over State Pension age needing personal care support. This guide covers eligibility, payment rates, and application tips.
Care Safe is hosting a free community health check-up event at Aberavon Rugby Club in Port Talbot, offering basic health checks and wellbeing support to local residents on January 31, 2026.
A 45-year-old man was found with injuries at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the unexplained death.
A new mobile cervical screening service is touring Birmingham neighbourhoods to increase cancer prevention rates. The NHS initiative offers flexible appointments during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.
Nathaniel John Spencer, 38, from Quinton, appears at North Staffordshire Justice Centre charged with 45 sexual offences against 38 victims, including 22 children.
Dudley councillors hear hospital consultants report unprecedented slip injuries during cold snap, with concerns raised about council grit bin removal policy.
The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that killer nurse Lucy Letby will not face additional charges for alleged baby murders and attempted murders, citing insufficient evidence.
UK households with long-term physical or mental health conditions may qualify for up to £187 weekly via Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The DWP lists 178 eligible conditions, offering vital financial support.
The inquest into the death of Candice Watts, 40, from Horncastle, has been opened after her body was discovered on South Parade Beach eight days after she went missing before Christmas.
The family of 12-year-old Nico Antic, attacked by a suspected bull shark at Shark Beach in Sydney Harbour, reveal he remains in a coma with an unresponsive brain following emergency surgery.
A Handsworth supermarket must pay nearly £24,000 after environmental health officers discovered a live mouse and cockroaches in the crisps section. Read the full court report.
A popular chocolate product has been urgently pulled from UK supermarket shelves due to an undeclared nut allergy risk. Find out the batch codes and what to do if you've bought it.
TV doctor Amir Khan urges workers to stay home at the first sign of a cold, revealing you're most contagious before symptoms appear. His NHS-backed advice aims to curb office virus spread.
New data reveals a worrying increase in under-18s receiving treatment for substance abuse in Dudley, mirroring a national trend. Experts point to online drug access and school policies as factors.
Beverley Patterson, 67, developed 'uncontrollable' diarrhoea and infectious IBS from salmonella in shop-bought chicken. She secured a £38,000 settlement. Read her story.
Norovirus cases in England have jumped 47% in early 2026, with the UKHSA warning the public to stay home if ill. Key hygiene advice and vaccination reminders issued.
Experts reveal a simple weekly cleaning routine using heat or cold to eliminate dust mites and bacteria from your bed this winter, ensuring a healthier sleep.
As temperatures drop, staying hydrated is vital. A GP reveals six key signs you're running low on fluids, from dark urine to fatigue, and shares expert tips for winter hydration.
A sharp rise in norovirus cases has forced four NHS trusts to declare critical incidents. Learn the key symptoms and essential hygiene steps to protect yourself and others.
A Dublin takeaway, Quack N Wok, was ordered to close after health inspectors found a faulty drainage system risked contaminating food with pathogenic bacteria and faecal matter. Read the full report.
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent food recall for a popular lamb product due to undeclared milk. Customers with a milk allergy are warned not to eat it and to return it for a full refund.
New UK regulations now ban junk food TV ads before 9pm to protect children. With child obesity rising, experts call it a start, not a solution. Read the full analysis.
Consumer watchdog Which? demands mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labels for consistent, clear health information. Could this help shoppers make better choices?
Health experts urge 7.2 million UK asthma sufferers to wear face masks and use breathing techniques as -10°C temperatures pose a severe risk of life-threatening attacks.
Lisa Hart, 45, paid £15,500 for a breast reduction in Glasgow but was left septic and with a B and C cup. She warns others to 'love yourself' and be careful with cosmetic procedures.
A brutal 'super flu' is sweeping the UK, with doctors warning that vomiting yellow bile is a key symptom. The NHS fears a severe season as the strain evades the vaccine.
Birmingham's New Street is the fourth unhealthiest high street in the UK, with over 36% of shops being fast food outlets or unhealthy stores. Discover the full list and health risks.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson launches a petition for mandatory SMA Type 1 testing at birth on the NHS after her twin daughters' diagnosis. Learn about her campaign and the crucial heel prick test.
Jeremy Clarkson details the surprising mental and physical changes he experienced while losing three stone on the drug Mounjaro. Discover the full story behind his transformation.
Walsall faces an amber cold weather alert until Friday, January 9. Council grits roads and urges residents to use warm spaces and report rough sleepers.