Concerns Raised Over Cancer and A&E Waiting Times in Birmingham and Black Country Wednesday, July 15, 2026 nhs cancer aewaitingtimes birmingham blackcountry healthcare performance diagnosis treatment nhsperformance NHS leaders in Birmingham and the Black Country have expressed concerns about the region’s performance in critical healthcare areas, particularly cancer treatment and A&E waiting times. These issues were highlighted … Read More
‘More rigorous’ testing proposed for DWP PIP claimants diagnosed with a single health condition Tuesday, July 7, 2026 pip adhd dwp welfare disability benefits assessment timms government diagnosis Claims for ADHD disability benefits have surged dramatically under the current Labour government, with over 100,000 individuals now receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read More
NHS Introduces Rapid Endometriosis Testing Across England and Wales Tuesday, July 7, 2026 nhs endometriosis diagnosis healthcare innovation women'shealth gynaecology technology noninvasive treatment The NHS has announced a groundbreaking development for those affected by endometriosis in England and Wales: the introduction of rapid diagnostic tests available on the NHS. Two innovative tests, EndoSure and Endotest, are … Read More
NHS Updates Guidance for 4 Million Women with Irregular Periods to Screen for PMOS Wednesday, July 1, 2026 nhs pmos irregularperiods womenshealth nice diagnosis reproductivehealth healthinequality ovariansyndrome healthcareguidelines The NHS has updated its guidance, recommending that up to 4 million women with irregular periods be screened for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). This condition is frequently underdiagnosed and inconsistently … Read More
Aston Woman’s Struggle with Endometriosis Highlights a Long Journey to Diagnosis Monday, June 29, 2026 endometriosis adenomyosis pain diagnosis women’shealth chronicillness bladdersymptoms autoimmune healthcare awareness Sapphire Nottingham, a 25-year-old woman from Aston, Birmingham, has courageously shared her battle with endometriosis and adenomyosis — conditions that caused her debilitating pain and distressing symptoms for years before … Read More
Birmingham Dad’s Late Recognition of Symptoms Highlights Need for Early Bowel Cancer Diagnosis Sunday, June 28, 2026 bowelcancer diagnosis awareness birmingham symptoms screening healthcare earlydetection community cancer Rob Parnham, a 42-year-old father from Birmingham, recently received a shock diagnosis of stage 3 bowel cancer after initially attributing his extreme tiredness to a hectic lifestyle balancing construction work, exercise, and … Read More