Student Who Lost Both Legs to Meningitis Urges Action as “Lessons Haven’t Been Learned” Thursday, March 19, 2026 meningitis meningococcal sepsis university vaccination awareness amputation rehabilitation disability health Ketia Moponda’s life changed forever just over a week after starting university. The 20-year-old marketing and advertising student at De Montfort University in Leicester initially thought she had caught freshers' flu — a … Read More
'I lost my mum and brothers to the same condition – I refuse to follow the same path' Friday, March 13, 2026 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart defibrillator awareness inheritance research bhf survival advocacy Thanieth Khan, a 32-year-old mother from Solihull, faced a devastating family tragedy linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a hereditary heart condition she was diagnosed with at just 14. HCM causes the heart muscle to … Read More
Blue Badge Holders Risk Fines by Misunderstanding Key Parking Rules Sunday, March 8, 2026 bluebadge parking fines disability regulations enforcement mobility signage parkingclock awareness Blue badge holders have been cautioned against assuming they are exempt from all parking regulations. Although their badges provide essential benefits for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, certain … Read More
BAFTAs 2026 Host Alan Cumming Explains Audience Shouting Linked to Tourette Syndrome Sunday, February 22, 2026 baftas tourette alancumming johndavidson i_swear disability inclusion awareness film liveevents During the 2026 BAFTAs ceremony, many viewers and attendees were confused by shouting audible from the audience. Alan Cumming, the event’s host, later explained that the sounds came from John Davidson MBE, a campaigner and … Read More
‘Wild West’ Brazilian Butt Lift Ban Demanded After Birmingham Mum’s Fatal Dream Wednesday, February 18, 2026 bbl cosmeticsurgery regulation safety government plasticsurgery healthrisks licensing fatalities awareness The Government faces mounting pressure to ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) following disturbing revelations of procedures performed in substandard conditions such as garden sheds, hotel rooms, and public restrooms. The rise of … Read More
Dad Dies Just Six Weeks After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis Tuesday, February 17, 2026 pancreatic cancer diagnosis awareness family derbyshire terminal hospice charity legacy Andrzej Bielecki, a 58-year-old father from Derbyshire, tragically passed away only six weeks after being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. For years, Andrzej experienced persistent acid reflux and indigestion, … Read More