DWP to Demand Repayments from Thousands of Unpaid Carers During Overhaul Monday, April 13, 2026 carers dwp overpayments repayments carersallowance reassessment government support disability policy Thousands of unpaid carers are facing repayment demands from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of an ongoing overhaul of Carer’s Allowance. Although tens of thousands of carers affected by confusing guidance … Read More
DWP Introduces Two New Cost of Living Payments to Support UK Households Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp crisis payments housing support funding resilience financial councils unitedkingdom The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled two new Cost of Living payments starting April 2026, aimed at providing crucial financial aid to UK households. This initiative introduces the Crisis and Resilience … Read More
Carer’s Allowance Falls £37 Short Weekly, Leaving Carers Financially Strained Friday, April 10, 2026 carers allowance dwp benefits income poverty support wages eligibility review Thousands of people relying on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Carer’s Allowance are losing out on nearly £37 each week due to the benefit’s failure to keep pace with average wage increases over the past 47 years. … Read More
'Doctors repeatedly told me I was fine - the truth was very different' Sunday, April 5, 2026 cancer hodgkins chemotherapy diagnosis lymphoma radiation support engagement healthcare resilience Kelly Underwood, 25, from Sutton Coldfield, faced a harrowing journey after being diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma—despite repeatedly being told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Over four months and six doctor … Read More
Meet the Brummie Nanas Revolutionising Grandparenthood One Stay-and-Play at a Time Thursday, April 2, 2026 grandparents playgroup community support isolation funding grandmothers menopause childcare midlands Meet the new generation of grandmothers transforming the experience of grandparenthood. No longer content to be sidelined or invisible, these Brummie nanas are reshaping what it means to be a grandparent—one stay-and-play … Read More
Fundraiser Launched to Support Funeral Costs for Beloved Birmingham City Fan Paul Pike Tuesday, March 31, 2026 fundraiser birmingham paulpike football community memorial funeral support solihullmoors tribute sport A heartfelt fundraiser has been started to assist with the funeral expenses of Paul Pike, a devoted Birmingham City fan whose sudden passing has left the community mourning. Paul, 18, from Kings Heath, was reported missing on … Read More