Great-grandmother’s tragic death at Birmingham hospital linked to hospital falls and infections Sunday, May 24, 2026 hospital falls pneumonia influenza care inquest birmingham hipfracture patientcare eldercare An 82-year-old great-grandmother, Janet McCabe, who was described as a “fighter” and was preparing to return home after a major hip operation, tragically died following two falls during her stay at Good Hope Hospital in … Read More
How to Keep Begonias Blooming All Summer with This Simple Care Routine Saturday, May 23, 2026 begonias gardening fertiliser potassium flowers summer care plants rhs chelsea Begonias are a favourite among gardeners for their affordability, ease of growth, and vibrant blooms that can brighten up any garden throughout the summer. To get the best from your begonias, expert grower Lynne Dibley, a … Read More
DWP Highlights 12 Health Conditions Qualifying Pensioners for £459 Attendance Allowance – Including Falls Tuesday, May 19, 2026 attendanceallowance pensioners dwp benefits disability falls health arthritis elderly care The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 12 health conditions that commonly qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance payments, a vital benefit that provides financial support to those needing extra … Read More
Inside Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre: From Tears to Smiles Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mentalhealth care community support accessibility recovery nhs wellbeing innovation Birmingham’s inaugural Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) is transforming access to mental health care by providing continuous, compassionate support for adults in Small Heath, Heartlands, and Bordesley Green. … Read More
Sprightly Birmingham Mum Dies at Good Hope Hospital Following Care Failures Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham inquest care hospital goodhope miles failings health death patient Geraldine ‘Dina’ Miles, an 84-year-old mother of five from Kingstanding, Birmingham, was described as ‘sprightly’ by those who knew her. Tragically, she passed away at Good Hope Hospital last November. … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Speculative Applications for Children’s Homes in Solihull Thursday, April 23, 2026 children homes solihull planning safeguarding council care applications speculation councillors Concerns have been mounting over a significant rise in “speculative applications” to convert residential properties into children’s care homes across Solihull. Local Democracy Reporting Service has closely monitored numerous … Read More