PIP Claimant Granted Additional Tribunal After Legal Errors Found Saturday, February 7, 2026 pip tribunal appeal benefits law disability claimant justice healthcare socialsecurity A claimant seeking Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was awarded an additional tribunal after a judge identified legal errors in their initial hearing, highlighting challenges within the benefit appeal system. The claimant … Read More
Healthcare worker spotted black bruises on baby's face days before death, court hears Friday, February 6, 2026 bruises infantabuse childprotection prematurebirth healthcare staffordcourt babies childdeath hospital feeding A healthcare visitor has told jurors at Stafford Crown Court that she raised serious concerns about five-week-old Darcy-Leigh Jefferson just days before the infant’s tragic death. Zena Graham described how she noticed … Read More
DWP Increases Remote Benefits Awards, Halving In-Person Assessments for Disabled Claimants Monday, February 2, 2026 dwp pip benefits assessments disability remote labour government claimants healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, … Read More
Family Pays Tribute to Pregnant Mum Who Died After Delayed Diagnosis at Birmingham Hospital Sunday, February 1, 2026 pregnancy tragedy healthcare birmingham maternity delays diagnosis surgery negligence heartlands The family of Tammy Mackenzie, a loving mother who tragically passed away at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, has paid a heartfelt tribute following her death on August 6, 2023. Tammy, 41, died just days after her daughter … Read More
Birmingham Hospital Trust Implements Safety Reforms Following Pregnant Mother's Tragic Death Thursday, January 29, 2026 birmingham nhs maternity patientsafety hospital inquest healthcare trust obstruction mortality University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has announced the implementation of significant safety improvements following the tragic death of Tammy Mackenzie at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham. Tammy Mackenzie, 41, … Read More
Mental Health Tops Reasons for Increased Sick Leave Among Dudley Council Staff Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley council absence mentalhealth sickness workforce stress healthcare employment wellbeing Dudley Council staff are taking more sick leave, with mental health concerns leading the reasons for absence. Recent figures from April to November 2025 reveal that the number of full-time council employees dropped from 5,887 … Read More