DWP Sets Exact Date for Disability Benefit Rule Changes Affecting Payment Levels Friday, February 20, 2026 dwp disability benefits payments rulechange protections claimants support april deadline The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the exact date when new rules impacting disability benefit payments will take effect. Starting in April, many claimants will see a reduction in the amount they receive. … Read More
Midland Mother Finds Healing from PTSD After Cancer Battle and Son’s Illness Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ptsd cancer anxiety therapy mentalhealth nhs trauma support recovery resilience Jo Kelly, a 40-year-old mother from Solihull, faced a harrowing journey that left her with more than just physical scars. At 22, Jo was diagnosed with cancer and given only months to live without a matching stem cell donor. … Read More
Green Belt Housing Development in Midlands Village Wins Over Locals Tuesday, February 17, 2026 housing greenbelt development affordable solihull planning community councillors support midlands In a decisive 10-minute session, Solihull Council’s planning committee unanimously approved a new housing development in Hampton In Arden, reflecting overwhelming local endorsement. The proposal, submitted by BDW Trading Ltd … Read More
PIP Claimant Faces Reassessment Challenge Due to Severe Social Phobia and Inability to Use Phone Sunday, February 15, 2026 pip disability socialphobia nonverbal assessment medicalevidence anxiety reassessment accessibility support A Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant grappling with severe social phobia has expressed concern over a scheduled reassessment requiring a phone call—a method they cannot manage because they are effectively … Read More
'I'm on PIP but some people think I’m getting money for nothing' Saturday, February 14, 2026 pip disability benefits fraud support stigma investigation dwp claimants disabilitycosts A disabled woman has opened up about the unexpected reactions she’s faced since being awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Though many initially seemed supportive when she applied, some now appear “put out” that she … Read More
Young Men in West Midlands Use Personal Stories to Tackle Mental Health Stigma Friday, February 13, 2026 mentalhealth westmidlands youth stigma support campaign textservice men awareness wellbeing Young men in the West Midlands are sharing their own experiences to encourage others to seek mental health support when needed. A new campaign launched in Birmingham and Solihull aims to raise awareness about a free, … Read More