Two Common Prescription Medications Become ‘Impossible to Source’ Amid England’s NHS Drug Shortage Crisis Thursday, June 4, 2026 nhs shortage medications diabetes parkinson’s pharmacies supplychain healthcare england insulin Two essential prescription medications—used by patients with diabetes and Parkinson’s disease—are becoming nearly impossible to find in England, as the nation grapples with unprecedented NHS drug shortages. The supply crisis … Read More
Birmingham Teacher Couple Faces Trial Over Death of Neglected Homeschooled Son Thursday, February 19, 2026 neglect manslaughter diabetes childcruelty homeschooling medicalneglect birmingham trial safeguarding death A heartbreaking case unfolded at Birmingham Crown Court, where teacher couple Damion Thomas, 48, and Tamara Thomas, 45, are on trial for the gross negligence manslaughter and child cruelty of their 12-year-old son, Joshua … Read More
‘This is what we can achieve in Birmingham,’ say medics behind ‘game-changing’ diabetes trial Friday, January 23, 2026 diabetes type1 detection children birmingham trial research earlydiagnosis immunotherapy healthcare A pioneering study conducted in Birmingham has been hailed as a ‘game changer’ in the early detection of type 1 diabetes among children. The Early Surveillance for Autoimmune Diabetes (Elsa) trial, led by the University of … Read More
Pharmacist Reveals Crucial 'Sick Day Rules' for Blood Pressure and Diabetes Medications Thursday, January 1, 2026 pharmacy medication kidney diabetes bloodpressure illness dehydration aceinhibitors diuretics sickdays A UK clinical pharmacist has shared vital advice for people taking certain medications for blood pressure and diabetes, explaining that continuing these drugs while severely ill can seriously harm the kidneys. In a popular … Read More
Taskmaster Star Greg Davies Reveals 3 Stone Weight Loss Following Doctor’s Health Warning Sunday, December 21, 2025 gregdavies taskmaster weightloss ozempic health diabetes semaglutide aging intermittentfasting comedy Greg Davies, the towering 6ft 8in comedian and Taskmaster host, has spoken candidly about his recent weight loss and health concerns after receiving a serious warning from his doctor. At 57, Davies revealed he lost three … Read More
Birmingham Community Champions NHS-Backed Fight Against Diabetes 'Silent Killer' Sunday, December 7, 2025 diabetes healthcare birmingham community mentalhealth bloodpressure nhs support wellbeing prevention A transformative healthcare initiative in Birmingham is making significant strides in combating diabetes, often dubbed the ‘silent killer,’ within the local community. Funded by the Birmingham and Solihull … Read More