Tributes Paid to Vera Holley, Beloved 'NHS Hero' of Sutton Coldfield Wednesday, May 6, 2026 nhs nursing goodhopehospital suttoncoldfield volunteering fundraising healthcare tribute dedication retirement Vera Holley, affectionately known as “Holly,” has been remembered as a tireless NHS hero following her passing at the age of 95. For over two decades, Holly devoted herself to Good Hope Hospital in Sutton … Read More
Future of Sedgley Health Centre Secured with Dudley Council’s £1.85m Purchase of Ladies Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026 sedgley dudley healthcentre ladieswalk council housing police investment nhs saving The future of Sedgley’s Ladies Walk health centre, once threatened with closure, has been secured following Dudley Council’s strategic purchase of the building for £1.85 million. This move not only safeguards existing NHS … Read More
State Pensioners Eligible for £5,310 in May Benefits, Discounts, and Freebies Friday, May 1, 2026 pension benefits pensioncredit discounts nhs housingbenefit counciltax attendanceallowance tvlicence retirement In May, state pensioners are set to receive increased financial support thanks to a rise in the state pension rate announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for 2026. The full new state pension now stands at … Read More
Birmingham NHS Director Urges Men and Boys to Take Action Against Violence Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham vawg nhs safety men boys violence community walksafe justice Diane Rhoden, the Director of Nursing for NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB), has delivered a powerful message to men and boys across Birmingham as the city continues to confront Violence Against Women … Read More
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