The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, …
The family of Tammy Mackenzie, a loving mother who tragically passed away at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham, has paid a heartfelt tribute following her death on August 6, 2023. Tammy, 41, died just days after her daughter …
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has announced the implementation of significant safety improvements following the tragic death of Tammy Mackenzie at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham. Tammy Mackenzie, 41, …
Dudley Council staff are taking more sick leave, with mental health concerns leading the reasons for absence. Recent figures from April to November 2025 reveal that the number of full-time council employees dropped from 5,887 …
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 …
Residents of Water Orton, a village in the Midlands, have reportedly not received any postal deliveries this year, according to their MP, Rachel Taylor. She has raised serious concerns about ongoing delays affecting essential …
A devoted father and committed hospital worker, Craig Green, tragically passed away after critical failings and missed opportunities within the very hospital where he was employed. The 39-year-old catering assistant at Queen …
Natalie, a 31-year-old bride from Warwickshire, tragically passed away just seven weeks after her wedding, following a long battle with a brain tumour. Diagnosed in 2017, she endured intensive treatments including …
NHS Birmingham is confronting a significant financial challenge, with increasing deficits threatening its ability to break even by the end of the fiscal year. The joint NHS Birmingham and Solihull and NHS Black Country …
The annual GP Patient Survey for 2026 is now open, inviting patients throughout the Midlands to share their experiences and rate their local GP surgeries. This widely respected survey provides valuable insights into how well …
The former West Midlands Police training centre, Windmill House, in Smethwick is set to be transformed into a substantial 76-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). This redevelopment follows its sale last year after being …
Across England, patients are once again invited to evaluate their local GP surgeries through the annual GP Patient Survey. This vital questionnaire captures the opinions of those who matter most—the patients—on the quality …
If you live with one of 19 specific NHS-recognised health conditions, you may be eligible for up to £812 through the Department for Work and Pensions' Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is designed to help …
As 2026 approaches, interest in the predictions of ancient seers and modern mystics is reigniting online. Among the most discussed is Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian prophetess whose followers believe she foresaw a critical moment …
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has suspended Naseby Medical Centre, a GP surgery in Saltley, Birmingham, for six months following the discovery of significant safety and care failures. The suspension aims to protect …