Birmingham Hospital Apologizes After Failures Contribute to Mother's Death Amid Doctor Strikes Friday, May 15, 2026 healthcare hospital negligence patientcare strikes death investigation coroner medicalerror birmingham University Hospitals Birmingham has expressed deep regret following the death of Geraldine Miles, an 84-year-old mother and grandmother, whose care was compromised during last year’s resident doctor strikes at Good Hope … Read More
Sprightly Birmingham Mum Dies at Good Hope Hospital Following Care Failures Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham inquest care hospital goodhope miles failings health death patient Geraldine ‘Dina’ Miles, an 84-year-old mother of five from Kingstanding, Birmingham, was described as ‘sprightly’ by those who knew her. Tragically, she passed away at Good Hope Hospital last November. … Read More
Kings Heath Butcher Condemns Man for Alleged £200 Theft from Charity Box Tuesday, May 12, 2026 charity theft kingsheath butcher birmingham donations hospital community crime johnstans On Wednesday, May 6, at approximately 12:50 pm, Johnstans Butchers in Kings Heath experienced an unfortunate incident when a man allegedly stole close to £200 from their charity donation box. The box had been collecting funds … Read More
DWP Boosts State Pensioners' Benefits by £344 Every Four Weeks – Full Details Friday, May 8, 2026 dwp pensioners pensioncredit disabilitybenefits attendanceallowance disabilitylivingallowance personalindependencepayment carersallowance carehomes hospital The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments to state pensioners receiving specific disability benefits, adding an extra £344 every four weeks starting in May. Pensioners on Attendance Allowance, … Read More
Girl, 8, Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery After Being Misdiagnosed with Tonsillitis Friday, May 8, 2026 brain surgery misdiagnosis tonsillitis emergency headache child hospital concussion radiation Kelly Williams’ eight-year-old daughter, Lacie Feeney, was rushed into emergency brain surgery following severe headaches that had been misdiagnosed as tonsillitis. The young girl, who has a developmental delay and cerebral … Read More
Erdington Mother Dies After Hospital Fall and Complications; Family Seeks Justice Sunday, May 3, 2026 erdington goodhope hospital fall fracture femur covid pneumonia patientsafety justice Mary Breen, an 85-year-old woman from Erdington, was admitted to Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield due to a swollen foot. During her stay, she experienced a fall on the ward, which resulted in a fractured femur. … Read More