Simple Screening Could Save More Lives from Bowel Cancer in Walsall Sunday, May 3, 2026 bowelcancer screening walsall cancerawareness earlydiagnosis health colorectal survival community prevention Healthcare professionals in Walsall are raising alarms over the low uptake of bowel cancer screening, which could be costing lives. Despite the simplicity and potential life-saving benefits of these tests, fewer than 50% of … Read More
DWP State Pension Age Rise Sparks Fairness Debate Amid Declining UK Healthy Life Expectancy Wednesday, April 29, 2026 pension dwp health retirement inequality uk aging policy lifeexpectancy government The rising age for claiming the state pension has ignited frustration among claimants, especially as healthy life expectancy in the UK has fallen significantly. Recent data reveals that between 2012-14 and 2022-24, healthy … Read More
DWP Considers Accelerating State Pension Age Increase Amid Declining Healthy Life Expectancy Wednesday, April 29, 2026 pension retirement health lifeexpectancy dwp savings insurance finance policy planning The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is likely to accelerate the planned rise of the state pension age to 68 in response to falling healthy life expectancy in the UK. New research reveals that people in the UK are … Read More
'Survival Shouldn't Come Down to Luck' - Cancer Survivor's Urgent Call to Get Tested Saturday, April 25, 2026 cancer bowel bowelcancer health awareness screening testing earlydetection survivor community Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor and longtime public servant, is making a heartfelt appeal for people to prioritize early testing, emphasizing that “survival shouldn’t come down to luck.” Mr. Shires, who served as a … Read More
DVLA Cancels Over 10,000 Driving Licences Due to Eyesight Concerns Saturday, April 25, 2026 dvla eyesight licences cancellations roadsafety olderdrivers vision renewal government health The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has cancelled more than 10,000 driving licences since the start of last year, citing concerns over drivers’ eyesight. Exclusive data obtained by BirminghamLive reveals a … Read More
Wolverhampton Transfers Mortuary Services to NHS, Avoiding £1.5 Million Upgrade Friday, April 24, 2026 wolverhampton mortuary nhs blackcountry refurbishment health services council partnership legal The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the transfer of its mortuary services from Wednesfield to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, a move that will save the council at least £1.5 million in … Read More