Tributes Paid to Vera Holley, Beloved 'NHS Hero' of Sutton Coldfield Wednesday, May 6, 2026 nhs nursing goodhopehospital suttoncoldfield volunteering fundraising healthcare tribute dedication retirement Vera Holley, affectionately known as “Holly,” has been remembered as a tireless NHS hero following her passing at the age of 95. For over two decades, Holly devoted herself to Good Hope Hospital in Sutton … Read More
The Top 10 Midlands GP Surgeries Praised by Patients Monday, April 27, 2026 gp midlands healthcare patients survey satisfaction surgery birmingham wolverhampton arden As the 2026 GP Patient Survey results approach, patients’ opinions once again shine a light on the best and worst GP surgeries across the Midlands. The annual national survey captures patients’ experiences and satisfaction … Read More
I Had Just Completed My GCSEs in Birmingham When My Doctor Seemed Excited to Diagnose Me with Cancer Saturday, April 25, 2026 cancer communication diagnosis teens healthcare rarecancer support treatment cultural teenage At just 16 years old, Tashifa Islam from Birmingham faced a life-changing diagnosis she never expected. After finishing her GCSE exams in 2021, she was told she had stage 3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma—a rare throat cancer … Read More
I Receive £750 a Month in PIP From the DWP – Here’s How I Help Others Do the Same Wednesday, April 22, 2026 pip dwp benefits fibromyalgia disability support advocacy chronicpain tiktok healthcare Sara Middleton, 47, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, has become a prominent voice on TikTok, advising others on how to navigate the challenging process of claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from the Department for … Read More
Dudley Council to Review Disability Grants After MND Patients Face Nearly Year-Long Wait for Support Saturday, April 18, 2026 dudley mnd disability grant healthcare support terminal adaptations council delay Dudley Council has agreed to review the Disabled Facilities Grant process following concerns that vulnerable residents, including those with motor neurone disease (MND), are waiting nearly a year for critical home support. … Read More
I Learned 3 Key Lessons While Informing the DWP of a Change of Circumstance — Remember, You Know Your Needs Best Sunday, April 12, 2026 dwp pip benefits claimant assessment mandatoryreconsideration disability advocacy healthcare process A benefit claimant has come forward to share their positive experience reporting a change of circumstance to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). Motivated by the overly negative and anxiety-inducing accounts they had … Read More