The Heights Academy in Smith’s Wood Shows Progress Amidst Past Bullying Allegations Saturday, January 17, 2026 education autism mentalhealth safeguarding ofsted specialneeds leadership schoolimprovement attendance trust The Heights Academy in Smith’s Wood, which faced serious allegations of teacher bullying and received a critical Ofsted inspection last year, is now on a path of improvement under new leadership, Solihull councillors have … Read More
My PIP Payments Stopped After New Medical Diagnoses: A Woman’s Struggle Saturday, January 10, 2026 pip disability dwp assessment ehlersdanlos pots migraines autism adhd appeal A 20-year-old woman has reached out for advice after her Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were abruptly stopped, even after she disclosed new medical diagnoses. Initially awarded PIP in 2023 due to autism, ADHD, major … Read More
Mum’s Heartbreaking Response After Autistic Son Dies in Tenerife Balcony Fall Sunday, December 21, 2025 autism suicide coroner tenerife care inquest disability mentalhealth tragedy support The heartbroken mother of Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man who died after falling from a fifth-floor balcony during a trip to Tenerife, has voiced her anguish and confusion over why her son never returned home. Jamie … Read More
Solihull Family’s Worldwide Quest to Find Peppa Pig ‘Pirate Island’ Book for Autistic Son’s Christmas Wish Friday, December 19, 2025 peppapig autism christmas soundbook family solihull charity community search discontinued A family from Solihull is reaching out to the world in a touching quest to fulfill their autistic son’s special Christmas wish: locating a discontinued Peppa Pig sound book called “Pirate Island.” James Murphy, Fian’s father, … Read More
'Loner' Paedophile, 25, Discussed Horrifying Abuse Online but Avoids Jail Monday, December 15, 2025 paedophile indecentimages childabuse sentencing wolverhampton onlinecrime autism rehabilitation sexualoffenses exploitation Thomas Hall, a 25-year-old man described as isolated and living a solitary life, has avoided jail despite admitting to serious child sex offenses. Hall maintained a secret collection of indecent images of children, some as … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Universal Credit and PIP Changes Tuesday, November 25, 2025 universalcredit pip autism care southwales benefits budget costofliving disability socialcare Cheryl James, a dedicated carer from Treharris, South Wales, is deeply worried about the implications of the upcoming Autumn Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. At 46, Cheryl manages the care of her 23-year-old son … Read More