New vision for former Wednesbury health centre follows backlash against 38-bed HMO proposal Monday, April 27, 2026 wednesbury hmo flats development community sandwell nhs antoniabance housing planning The former Mesty Croft Clinic in Alma Street, Wednesbury, is slated to be transformed into ten residential flats after the initial proposal to create a 38-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) was abandoned in early 2024 … Read More
Wolverhampton Transfers Mortuary Services to NHS, Avoiding £1.5 Million Upgrade Friday, April 24, 2026 wolverhampton mortuary nhs blackcountry refurbishment health services council partnership legal The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the transfer of its mortuary services from Wednesfield to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, a move that will save the council at least £1.5 million in … Read More
‘I Thought It Was Just Heartburn — Until My Devastating Cancer Diagnosis’ Sunday, April 12, 2026 heartburn oesophageal cancer reflux diagnosis chemotherapy symptoms barretts nhs awareness John Wardman, a 60-year-old businessman from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, never imagined that his long-standing acid reflux and heartburn would signal something far more serious. For years, he managed his discomfort with … Read More
DWP Sends Letters to State Pensioners Under 75 Announcing £48 Monthly Increase Sunday, April 12, 2026 dwp pension statepension increase triplelock retirement payments tax nhs benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently sent out letters to state pensioners under the age of 75, informing them of an increase in their pension payments for the 2026/27 financial year. This adjustment … 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
State Pensioners to Receive 11 Freebies and Discounts Worth £8,039 Starting April Wednesday, April 1, 2026 pensioners statepension discounts pensioncredit nhs benefits savings allowances counciltax seniorcitizens Starting this April, state pensioners in the UK can access 11 exclusive freebies and discounts, complementing their regular Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension payments. The annual State Pension increase, now … Read More