'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
Driver Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal Crash That Killed Best Friend at 102mph Sunday, March 29, 2026 reckless driving stolen crime fatality bournville sentencing friendship law epilepsy In a tragic case that highlights the dangers of reckless driving, Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden, 27, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for causing the death of his best friend, David Brennan, 26. The fatal crash occurred in … Read More
‘I was awarded £6,000 in PIP back pay without an in-person assessment’ Sunday, March 1, 2026 pip backpay assessment epilepsy fibromyalgia mentalhealth disability benefits financialsupport eligibility A claimant recently shared their success story of being awarded over £6,000 in back pay from Personal Independence Payment (PIP) without ever attending an in-person assessment. Living with epilepsy, fibromyalgia, premenstrual … Read More
Solihull Mum Honours 'Selfless' Carer Supporting Son with Rare Dravet Syndrome Sunday, November 23, 2025 solihull dravet epilepsy care support disability resilience charity health community A Solihull mother has expressed deep gratitude for a devoted support worker who has been an indispensable part of her family for over ten years. Meggie Feeney’s sons, Mason, 14, and Jake, 24, both live with Dravet Syndrome, a … Read More