NHS urged to add endometriosis to free prescription exemption list Friday, June 5, 2026 nhs endometriosis prescriptions healthcare exemptions uk women medical petition condition The NHS is being called upon to include endometriosis on the exemption list for free prescriptions. This common condition affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth of reproductive age across the UK. Globally, … Read More
New DVLA Rule May Lead to More Over-70s Losing Their Driving Licences Sunday, May 10, 2026 dvla eyesight licence over70s driving road safety government regulations medical renewal The Government is set to tighten regulations for drivers over the age of 70, increasing the likelihood that more older motorists will be taken off the roads. As part of a new road safety initiative, mandatory eyesight tests … Read More
DVLA Faces Critical Decisions on 830,000 Medical Driving Licences Friday, April 24, 2026 dvla licences medical numberplates legislation enforcement government fraud vehicles regulation The Labour government has announced new regulations concerning number plates and medical driving licences amid ongoing scrutiny of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) processes. Each year, the DVLA makes … Read More
Midland Dad Resuscitated After Being 'Dead' for Four Minutes Post-Marathon Sunday, April 19, 2026 midland marathon resuscitation emergency medical survival marathonrunner cardiacarrest recovery family sport Richard Green, a 62-year-old father from Midland, experienced a harrowing moment after completing a marathon when he was declared medically dead for four minutes. Despite his critical condition, Green was conscious yet unable … Read More
110 Medical Conditions Drivers Must Report to the DVLA: Complete List Sunday, March 8, 2026 dvla driving medical conditions reporting health safety regulations uk compliance Drivers in the UK who suffer from any of 110 specified medical conditions are legally required to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). This notification allows authorities to assess their fitness to drive … Read More
She cheated DWP out of £70,000 by faking terminal illness Thursday, January 29, 2026 fraud benefits dwp cancer scam prison fake medical deception crime Sarah Yarwood, 39, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after defrauding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of £70,000 by falsely claiming she was terminally ill with cancer. She deceived the authorities … Read More