Mentalhealth

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 pip dwp motability taxes reform welfare policy leasing benefits mentalhealth

Matt Ryder, the former head of Motability policy at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has expressed concerns that recent cuts to luxury car leases under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme are … Read More

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 autoimmuneencephalitis psychosis encephalitis mentalhealth pediatrics neurology inquest diagnosis treatment youth

An inquest into the tragic death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas, a Midlands schoolgirl, has revealed that she was suffering from a potentially treatable brain disorder, autoimmune encephalitis, at the time of her admission to a … Read More

Sunday, November 23, 2025 lewiscapaldi glastonbury mentalhealth anxiety tourette therapy panicattacks music recovery medication

Lewis Capaldi describes his emotional and challenging Glastonbury 2023 performance as “probably the best thing that’s ever happened to me” because it pushed him to confront his mental health struggles and seek … Read More

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Richard Williams, a Midlands man from Worcestershire, endured years of depression and alcohol abuse before discovering a simple yet transformative way to cope: outdoor cold-water swimming. After a difficult journey marked by … Read More

Sunday, November 23, 2025 steroids addiction bodybuilding health recovery steroidsideffects mentalhealth fitness drugabuse warning

Zak Wilkinson, a 32-year-old bodybuilder from Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, endured a harrowing battle with steroid addiction that nearly ended his life. Over more than two years, Zak spent upwards of £35,000 on … Read More

Saturday, November 22, 2025 nurse suicide rescue mentalhealth redditch safeguarding emergency compassion courage midlands

An off-duty nurse put her daughter’s school play on hold to prevent a woman from taking her own life on a bridge in Redditch, Midlands. Sian O’Neill, a mother of two and a general nurse with emergency department experience, … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 prison death inquest hmpbirmingham syntheticdrugs contraband mentalhealth spice drugabuse winsongreen

Derrion Adams, a 29-year-old prisoner at HMP Birmingham, was found dead in his cell on October 31 last year, just days after expressing a desire to overcome his drug addiction. Known to his family as a ‘sensitive soul’, … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 wolverhampton rspca animalneglect dogbreeding animalcruelty starvation mentalhealth addiction courtcase rescue

Floors smeared with faeces, bleak surroundings, and no sign of food or water — this was the grim reality inside the Wolverhampton home where five dogs died and four others were rescued, dangerously close to death. Joshua … Read More

Monday, November 17, 2025 freddiestarr imacelebrity itv realitytv celebrity mentalhealth tragedy comedy heartattack funeral

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has once again captured viewers’ attention with its thrilling challenges and high-profile celebrity contestants. This year’s lineup includes figures like TV presenter … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 strictly balvindersopal danceoff confidence eastenders blackpool mentalhealth competition bbc realitytv

Balvinder Sopal, the EastEnders actress, has faced a challenging run on Strictly Come Dancing, finding herself in the dance-off for the fourth time out of seven this series. Alongside her professional partner Julian Caillon, … Read More

Sunday, November 16, 2025 marriedatfirstsight keyeluke davideanica breakup relationships trust grindr therapy mentalhealth realitytv

Married At First Sight star Keye Luke has finally opened up about the shocking reason behind his split from Davide Anica, revealing a deeply personal struggle that led to the breakdown of their relationship. The pair were fan … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming onlineabuse childprotection nspcc childline midlands sexualcommunication technology safeguarding mentalhealth

A parent from the Midlands has spoken out, deeply shaken after discovering their daughter was groomed online. The child, who had sent photos to someone she met over the internet, was left feeling it was her fault and … Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 mentalhealth homelessness bigissue socialisolation birmingham vendors charity wellbeing interaction poverty

Big Issue vendors in Birmingham and other UK cities are experiencing a troubling rise in social isolation, according to new research. A survey of more than 2,500 people revealed that two in five reported having no meaningful … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 hmpbirmingham prison derrionadams spice syntheticcannabinoids inquest druguse mentalhealth winsongreen deathinvestigation

Derrion Adams, a 29-year-old inmate at HMP Birmingham, was found dead in his shared cell on October 31 last year, following reports that he was seen “high on drugs and staggering” in the prison corridor. The … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 jackosbourne ozzyosbourne imacelebrity sharonosbourne realitytv itv celebritychallenge familysupport mentalhealth grief

Jack Osbourne is gearing up to join the upcoming series of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, with filming set to take place in the Australian jungle this month. The 40-year-old will face tough challenges … Read More

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A mother in Birmingham has received financial compensation after the city council failed to provide appropriate education for her son for more than a year following his permanent exclusion from school. The boy, who has … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 amyhart loveisland pregnancy miscarriage family motherhood samrason announcement mentalhealth resilience

Love Island star Amy Hart has shared a heartfelt update with her fans, revealing that she is pregnant with her second child after experiencing two devastating miscarriages over the past year. The 31-year-old, already mother … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 myleeneklass stalking birmingham courtcase harassment peterwindsor trial mentalhealth evidence safety

Television and radio presenter Myleene Klass has bravely spoken about her traumatic experience with a persistent stalker from Birmingham. Peter Windsor, 61, of Mary Road, Stechford, was convicted last month at Birmingham … Read More

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NHS GP Dr Amir Khan has issued a strong warning regarding the use of sleeping pills, advising people to “never ever” take them unless in very rare and specific circumstances. Speaking on his podcast, No … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 homelessness birmingham slang community support let’sfeedbrum mentalhealth poverty connection recovery

On a chilly November morning amid the bustling Christmas Markets, around 150 homeless individuals gather in line for a warm breakfast, finding comfort not just in the food but in the company of others facing similar … Read More

Thursday, November 6, 2025 animalwelfare cats suttoncoldfield rspca neglect court ban mentalhealth rescue legal

Marissa Faultless, a 68-year-old woman from Sutton Coldfield, was found in possession of nine cats despite a court-issued 10-year ban on keeping them. Having previously had nearly 100 cats rescued from her home due to … Read More

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 enialuko joeybarton football socialmedia courtcase onlineabuse broadcasting mentalhealth footballcommentary libel sport

Former Birmingham City footballer and current TV pundit Eni Aluko expressed shock after Joey Barton compared her to notorious serial killers Fred and Rose West in a social media post, a court has heard. Despite previously … Read More

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 wellness mentalhealth solihull charity holistic therapy children anxiety community support

When sisters Fallon Taylor and Paige Coyle founded Gaia Roots wellness spa, their mission was simple: to promote wellbeing. However, they soon discovered a deeper need within their community—many young people were struggling … Read More

Sunday, November 2, 2025 strictly elliegoldstein balvindersopal danceoff vitocoppola downsyndrome eastenders bbc mentalhealth dancecompetition

Strictly Come Dancing saw another celebrity leave the competition on Sunday night in a dramatic dance-off that left fans divided. Ellie Goldstein, the groundbreaking model and actress, was eliminated after facing off against … Read More