Health 'Downward Spiral' Reversed by Birmingham NHS Diabetes Support Programme Friday, December 5, 2025 diabetes health community birmingham wellbeing mentalhealth nhs support prevention lifestyle Residents of Birmingham are celebrating the success of a health support programme that has made a significant impact on their wellbeing. Funded by the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System’s £22.2 million Fairer … Read More
Teenager Overcomes Challenges in Care to Support Peers in Walsall Wednesday, December 3, 2025 apprenticeship youth care walsall employment training mentalhealth support resilience opportunity Emmanuel Boamah, 19, has transformed his life after spending three years in the care system, and he is now dedicated to helping other young people in Walsall navigate their own challenges. Thanks to the £5 million Youth … Read More
Scaffolder’s Court Outburst After Being Sentenced for Dangerous E-Bike Crash Tuesday, December 2, 2025 scaffolding court sentencing e-bike dangerousdriving policechase liverpool recklessness cannabis mentalhealth Thomas Williams, a 35-year-old scaffolder and father expecting his second child, erupted in frustration after being sentenced to 14 months in prison for a high-speed electric bike crash during a police pursuit. The incident … Read More
Rapper Omar Abdirizak Sparks Chaos with Makeshift Flamethrower at Birmingham Petrol Station Sunday, November 30, 2025 birmingham flamethrower arson robbery ptsd schizophrenia mentalhealth tiktok sentencing explosion A shocking incident unfolded at the Holloway Head Service Station in Birmingham city centre when rapper Omar Abdirizak unleashed a dangerous makeshift flamethrower, composed of an aerosol can and lighter. The harrowing scenes … Read More
I'm a Benefits Influencer: Helping Thousands with ADHD Secure Vital Support from the DWP Sunday, November 30, 2025 adhd benefits dwp disability neurodivergence labour cuts support advocacy mentalhealth Madeleine Alexander-Grout, a prominent benefits influencer with tens of thousands of TikTok followers, dedicates her platform to helping individuals with ADHD and anxiety navigate the complex process of claiming support from … Read More
I'm a DWP Insider – Cutting Luxury PIP Perks Isn’t Enough Wednesday, November 26, 2025 pip dwp motability taxes reform welfare policy leasing benefits mentalhealth Matt Ryder, the former head of Motability policy at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has expressed concerns that recent cuts to luxury car leases under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme are … Read More