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
Closure Order Upheld for Bilston Children's Home Following Council Enforcement Wednesday, December 17, 2025 children care healthcare enforcement planning dudley bilston inspection noise community A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had … Read More
Plans to Build Crucial Birmingham Safe Centre for Vulnerable Children Move Closer to Approval Tuesday, December 16, 2025 birmingham children safecentre vulnerable welfare youth care trust development erdington Plans for a vital safe centre dedicated to housing and supporting highly vulnerable children have made significant progress in Birmingham. Birmingham Children’s Trust has submitted an application to demolish three existing … 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
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
Solihull Mum Honours 'Selfless' Carer Supporting Son with Rare Dravet Syndrome Sunday, November 23, 2025 solihull dravet epilepsy care support disability resilience charity health community A Solihull mother has expressed deep gratitude for a devoted support worker who has been an indispensable part of her family for over ten years. Meggie Feeney’s sons, Mason, 14, and Jake, 24, both live with Dravet Syndrome, a … Read More