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‘Serious Harm’ Warning from Birmingham Pharmacist as Unlicensed Weight Loss Injection Seizures Surge Tuesday, February 3, 2026 pharmacy weightloss medication mhra unlicensed health safety prescriptions uk drugs A Birmingham pharmacist has issued a stark warning about the dangers of purchasing weight loss injections from unlicensed online sellers. Ahsan Bhatti, superintendent pharmacist at Frankley Pharmacy in Rubery, highlighted the … Read More
Midlands Towns Where Your Postcode Influences Life Expectancy Sunday, February 1, 2026 lifespan westmidlands bromsgrove sandwell wolverhampton ons postcode health longevity statistics New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights significant differences in average life expectancy across towns in the West Midlands. The analysis shows that where you live can have a major impact on how … Read More
'Bladder Problems Leave Me Housebound, Yet DWP Denies My PIP Claim' Sunday, February 1, 2026 bladder pip dwp benefits disability health independence incontinence appeal support A parent has opened up about the challenges they face living with severe bladder problems that make it almost impossible to leave their home for extended periods. These health issues have deeply impacted their independence … Read More
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Specialist Board Established in Birmingham to Combat Rising Tuberculosis Cases Wednesday, January 28, 2026 tuberculosis birmingham health publichealth testing infection ukhsa epidemic diagnosis treatment A new specialist board has been launched in Birmingham to address the alarming increase in tuberculosis (TB) infections across the city. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals that over the three years leading … Read More