'I thought about death daily but art saved me - now I want to give others the same lifeline' Sunday, May 24, 2026 depression art mentalhealth recovery creativity therapy birmingham pentupemotions vangogh suicideprevention Ben Poultney, a man from the Black Country, faced dark days where thoughts of death were a constant companion. His struggle with depression started with relentless panic attacks that he couldn’t understand or manage. He … Read More
DWP Vows to Combat Rising Benefit Overpayments Amid Fraud Concerns Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp benefits overpayments fraud welfare universalcredit prosecution fraudact penalties recovery The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces intense scrutiny as benefit overpayments soar to nearly £10 billion, driven largely by fraud and error. Data for the financial year ending April reveals that total overpayments … Read More
Inside Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre: From Tears to Smiles Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mentalhealth care community support accessibility recovery nhs wellbeing innovation Birmingham’s inaugural Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) is transforming access to mental health care by providing continuous, compassionate support for adults in Small Heath, Heartlands, and Bordesley Green. … Read More
DWP Faces Pressure to Restrict Universal Credit for 662,000 Young Claimants Amid Rising Dependency Monday, May 11, 2026 universalcredit welfare youthemployment healthclaims dependency dwp recovery mentalhealth benefits reform The UK is witnessing a growing concern as more than one in ten individuals under the age of 30 in 41 regions are signed off work with no requirement to look for employment. These young claimants, amounting to 662,000, receive … Read More
Innocent Birmingham Boy Shot in Mistaken Identity Attack Struggles to Walk Monday, May 11, 2026 shooting mistakenidentity birmingham youthviolence guncrime injury trauma law sentencing recovery A 15-year-old boy remains in pain and struggles to walk after being shot in the back in a mistaken identity shooting in Birmingham. The attack happened in George Street Park, Balsall Heath, shortly before 10 pm on August 2 … Read More
'I've been diagnosed with cancer twice and have a colostomy bag – it hasn't stopped me living life fully' Wednesday, May 6, 2026 cancer colorectal stoma colostomy diagnosis survivor recovery screening surgery awareness When Lynne Ewington, 62, from Walsall, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, she feared her active lifestyle was over. Running, cycling, and attending concerts seemed out of reach after facing surgery that left her with a … Read More