A significant number of people facing the final year of life are missing out on financial support worth up to £9,724. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, 34% of individuals who died with a chronic …
Winter has brought heightened pressure on Birmingham hospitals, leading to longer wait times in emergency departments (ED). Recent data presented to the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust board highlights a decline in …
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the urgent and emergency services at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital from ‘good’ to ‘requires improvement’, citing significant issues that could jeopardize patient safety. …
Plans have been submitted to Wolverhampton City Council to transform the former Land Rover showroom site at the corner of Stafford Street and Bone Mill Lane into a modern veterinary hospital. The applicant, Wolverhampton …
Planning authorities have approved the establishment of a new dental clinic in Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, marking a positive development for local healthcare services. The application, submitted by Triple Y Dental in …
The heartbreaking death of Steve Bruce’s four-month-old grandson has prompted a coroner to call for urgent national regulation of the maternity services industry and unqualified maternity nurses. Madison Bruce-Smith died …
The West Midlands is set to receive a transformative £50 million investment aimed at driving innovation, creating new jobs, and accelerating economic growth throughout the region. This significant funding boost comes from the …
Sandra Adams, mother of four and a beloved member of Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, suffered a tragic spinal cord injury after a fall down the stairs at her home last May during a family barbecue. The accident left her …
Starting April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will extend the length of awards for new claims of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help reduce the current backlog of assessments. PIP is the primary …
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, has brought attention to an often overlooked NHS cost-saving option—the Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC). This “season ticket” allows patients to pay a fixed fee …
Bromsgrove, a picturesque town located merely 30 minutes from Birmingham, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the Midlands for 2026. Celebrated for its unique blend of lively community spirit and scenic …
New research has raised serious concerns about the safety of using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to seek medical advice. The study highlights the dangers of depending on AI systems when making health-related …
Guy Carman, a paramedic from the West Midlands, has been removed from the healthcare register following revelations that he stole morphine for personal use during the relentless demands of the Covid-19 pandemic. Carman …
A claimant seeking Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was awarded an additional tribunal after a judge identified legal errors in their initial hearing, highlighting challenges within the benefit appeal system. The claimant …
A healthcare visitor has told jurors at Stafford Crown Court that she raised serious concerns about five-week-old Darcy-Leigh Jefferson just days before the infant’s tragic death. Zena Graham described how she noticed two …