'I Was Terrified' – Birmingham Dad Shares Son’s Journey with Rare Dravet Syndrome Diagnosis Sunday, June 14, 2026 dravet epilepsy genetic diagnosis rare disease seizures birmingham awareness advocacy When Birmingham father James Thompson received the news that his young son, Oliver, had been diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, his world was turned upside down. “I was absolutely terrified,” James recalls. Dravet Syndrome is an … Read More
Calls Mount to End Non Means-Tested Disability Payments for ADHD and Autism Diagnoses Tuesday, June 9, 2026 adhd autism disability diagnosis benefits children dwp gps welfare behaviour A new poll of 1,000 general practitioners (GPs) reveals growing concern that diagnoses of ADHD and autism are being applied too readily to children, coinciding with a significant rise in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read More
Birmingham Woman Faces Breast Cancer Diagnosis on Niece’s Wedding Day With Courage Sunday, May 24, 2026 breastcancer diagnosis resilience courage birmingham jaykaur family support awareness hope On what should have been a joyous occasion, Jay Kaur, a 53-year-old resident of Birmingham, received the shocking news that she had breast cancer. The diagnosis came on the very day of her niece’s wedding, a moment meant for … Read More
Birmingham Woman Diagnosed with Cancer Hours Before Niece’s Wedding After Initial Reassurances Thursday, May 21, 2026 cancer birmingham breastcancer diagnosis survivor resilience marathon treatment inspiration womenshealth sport Jay Kaur, a 53-year-old counselling therapist from Birmingham, experienced a life-altering shock when she was diagnosed with breast cancer on the very day of her niece’s wedding. Initially, doctors had dismissed the lump she … Read More
Wolverhampton Girl, 8, Undergoes Emergency Brain Surgery Following Tonsillitis Misdiagnosis Monday, May 18, 2026 wolverhampton brainsurgery tonsillitis misdiagnosis emergency childhealth neurology headache pediatrics diagnosis Eight-year-old Lacie Feeney from Wolverhampton endured severe pain and debilitating headaches after being misdiagnosed with tonsillitis. Despite her worsening condition, the true cause—a blocked brain drain—was initially … Read More
Woman Mistakes Colon Cancer Symptoms for Menopause Sunday, May 10, 2026 menopause cancer colon chemotherapy surgery diagnosis stomach bloodstroke patient healthcare Natalie Hushin, 54, from Runcorn, Cheshire, initially thought her bloating and stomach discomfort were simply menopause-related. However, after noticing blood—described as “speckled”—in her stool amid ongoing … Read More