Midlands Hospitals Enforce Smoking Ban Amid Gradual Compliance Saturday, April 11, 2026 smokingban hospitals midlands nhstrust publichealth vaping smokingcessation tobacco healthcare transition Hospital leaders in the Midlands are implementing a smoke-free policy with a focus on support rather than strict enforcement. The University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust introduced a comprehensive smoking ban … Read More
From Cancer Survivor to Children’s Nurse: Dan Laird’s Journey to Helping Sick Kids Monday, April 6, 2026 cancer leukaemia nursing paediatrics healthcare survivor education covid19 determination recovery Dan Laird’s battle with cancer began at just six years old when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. He spent three grueling years undergoing intensive treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Now, at 33 and in … Read More
'Doctors repeatedly told me I was fine - the truth was very different' Sunday, April 5, 2026 cancer hodgkins chemotherapy diagnosis lymphoma radiation support engagement healthcare resilience Kelly Underwood, 25, from Sutton Coldfield, faced a harrowing journey after being diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma—despite repeatedly being told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Over four months and six doctor … Read More
NHS Prescription Charges Frozen for Benefit Recipients Under Labour Government Thursday, April 2, 2026 prescriptions nhs labour benefits healthcare costofliving medication funding government welfare The Labour government has announced a continued freeze on NHS prescription charges starting this April, ensuring that the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90. This decision is expected to save patients around £12 … Read More
DWP Offers Up to £9,724 Without Means Testing Under 12-Month Rule, But 34% Eligible Individuals Don’t Claim Monday, March 30, 2026 dwp benefits endoflife disability specialrules healthcare financialsupport terminalillness claim prognosis 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 … Read More
Longer Wait Times in Birmingham A&Es as Winter Pressures Mount Monday, March 30, 2026 birmingham a&e emergency hospital healthcare waitingtimes winterpressures uhb nhs performance 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 … Read More