Mentalhealth

Saturday, February 21, 2026 crossbow murder hertfordshire maleviolence women misogyny mentalhealth rosskemp andrewtate documentary

John Hunt, well-known for his Winter Olympics racing commentary, and his daughter Amy have bravely spoken out about the devastating loss of their family members in a horrifying crossbow attack. The brutal murders—of Carol … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 pip benefits health chronic disability application mentalhealth support pain assessment

A Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipient has shared their experience to encourage others facing health challenges not to delay applying for the benefit. After living with chronic health issues for over two decades, … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 pip disability benefits reformuk mentalhealth dwp familyconflict welfare reddit politics

A Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimant has revealed the heartbreak of their father’s anger over their disability benefits. Despite knowing that they rely on support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to … Read More

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham sexualassault harrassment exposure assault mentalhealth crime justice vulnerable remorse

In a shocking incident in Birmingham city centre, 52-year-old Quinton Brown exposed himself and made horrifying remarks including telling a mother and her children, “Hi girls, I want to rape with a white girl.” … Read More

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ptsd cancer anxiety therapy mentalhealth nhs trauma support recovery resilience

Jo Kelly, a 40-year-old mother from Solihull, faced a harrowing journey that left her with more than just physical scars. At 22, Jo was diagnosed with cancer and given only months to live without a matching stem cell donor. … Read More

Sunday, February 15, 2026 ollymurs carolineflack tribute birmingham loveisland suicide mentalhealth thexfactor documentary metropolitanpolice

Olly Murs has paid a heartfelt tribute to Caroline Flack on the sixth anniversary of her death, sharing memories of the special moment they first met in Birmingham. The beloved Love Island host died by suicide in 2020 at the … Read More

Friday, February 13, 2026 mentalhealth westmidlands youth stigma support campaign textservice men awareness wellbeing

Young men in the West Midlands are sharing their own experiences to encourage others to seek mental health support when needed. A new campaign launched in Birmingham and Solihull aims to raise awareness about a free, … Read More

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 autism parenting childdevelopment neurodiversity therapy mentalhealth communication socialskills birmingham support

Are you wondering if your child might be autistic? Laura Gwilt, a Child and Adolescent Therapist based at Swift Psychology in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, has extensive experience working with autistic children and young … Read More

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 englishheritage parenting loneliness wellbeing midlands familyactivities community mentalhealth outdoorplay socialconnection

English Heritage is tackling the issue of parental loneliness with the launch of innovative ‘bonding benches’ across its properties. Recent research by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) reveals that up to 62% of new parents … Read More

Monday, February 9, 2026 silentwitness bbc birmingham forensics tvschedule crimedrama racialtensions episodechange assault mentalhealth

Fans of the long-running BBC drama Silent Witness were caught off guard on Monday night when the scheduled episode did not air as planned. The show, which returned for a new series recently and is now set in Birmingham, had … Read More

Sunday, February 8, 2026 anxiety agoraphobia mentalhealth panicattacks joshradford realitytv diagnosis therapy family awareness

Josh Radford, known from the reality series 22 Kids and Counting, has recently revealed his battle with severe anxiety and agoraphobia, shedding light on a mental health struggle that took over his life. In a poignant episode … Read More

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 fraud benefits dwp esa housing repayment mentalhealth sentencing cumbria justice

Louise Stuart, 60, from Maryport, Cumbria, has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence after being caught defrauding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) out of £85,000. She claimed Employment Support … Read More

Sunday, February 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud carersallowance birmingham dwp fraud sentencing mentalhealth domesticabuse rehabilitation

Carla Hunt, a 38-year-old mother from Birmingham, was found guilty of fraudulently claiming over £13,000 in Universal Credit payments for children who were no longer living with her. Additionally, she was overpaid more than … Read More

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 university memorial mentalhealth medicalstudent suicide birmingham support friendship loss education

The University of Birmingham community is heartbroken following the sudden loss of Phil Moyo, a 22-year-old third-year medical student from Leicester. Phil took his own life just a day after receiving the news that he had … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 mentalhealth youthunemployment anxiety depression dwp labour benefits neet alanmilburn government

The Labour Party government has initiated a review into youth unemployment, focusing on young people claiming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits for what are termed “normal” mental health conditions … Read More

Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley council absence mentalhealth sickness workforce stress healthcare employment wellbeing

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 … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 universalcredit welfare dwp mentalhealth benefits labour conservatives employment reform workrequirements

Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that nearly 4.2 million people are currently receiving Universal Credit without any work requirements, a significant increase from the 2.7 million recorded … Read More

Sunday, January 18, 2026 celebritysas ryanmoloney adhd mentalhealth celebrity channel4 jasonfox specialforces withdrawal support

Ryan Moloney, beloved for his 30-year role as Jarrod “Toadfish” Rebecchi on Neighbours, was compelled to leave the Channel 4 series Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins following a significant mental health episode. The … Read More

Saturday, January 17, 2026 hiv infection victim criminaljustice health conviction sentencing mentalhealth recklessness disclosure

A woman, deliberately infected with HIV by Luke Davis, has courageously shared the profound and ongoing effects this ordeal has had on her life, saying, “I will always be grieving.” Luke Davis, 31, engaged in … Read More

Saturday, January 17, 2026 education autism mentalhealth safeguarding ofsted specialneeds leadership schoolimprovement attendance trust

The Heights Academy in Smith’s Wood, which faced serious allegations of teacher bullying and received a critical Ofsted inspection last year, is now on a path of improvement under new leadership, Solihull councillors have … Read More

Thursday, January 15, 2026 nurse assault schizophrenia hospital patient mentalhealth knifeattack sentencing scars psychiatric

A mental health nurse at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend was violently attacked by a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, sustaining facial injuries that have left her both physically and emotionally scarred. The … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 paedophile assault conviction sentencing survivor abuse mentalhealth justice protection derbyshire

A convicted paedophile already serving time for rape has received an additional prison sentence for sexually assaulting a toddler. Christopher Proctor, who now uses the name Daniel Travis, attacked the child when she was just … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 inquest mentalhealth disability caregiving socialisolation salford carbonmonoxide childprotection supportservices tragedy

An inquest has opened following the tragic deaths of Martina Karos, 42, and her eight-year-old daughter, Eleni Edwards, who was severely disabled. The mother and daughter were discovered deceased at their home in Salford on … Read More

Sunday, January 11, 2026 brooklynbeckham beckhamfamily mentalhealth legaldispute davidbeckham victoriabeckham nicolapeltz familyrift socialmedia reconciliation

Brooklyn Beckham, 26, reportedly sent a legal letter to his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, last summer, demanding they stop direct communication with him. The move was driven by a need to safeguard his mental health, … Read More