DWP Claimants Concerned Over Rejection Surge Following Access to Work Overhaul Friday, May 22, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment recruitment backlog support advocacy inclusion government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is addressing a significant backlog in its Access to Work scheme by recruiting 500 new staff members, a move confirmed by Labour Party cabinet member Pat McFadden. This recruitment … Read More
DWP Implements Changes to Carer's Allowance Payments Starting Friday Friday, May 22, 2026 carersallowance dwp benefits caring welfare ukgovernment payments universalcredit support finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that changes to Carer’s Allowance payments will take effect from Friday morning, May 22. Due to the late May Bank Holiday on Monday, May 25, the DWP will make … Read More
Free Cervical Health Screenings at The Fort Shopping Park This Weekend Tuesday, May 19, 2026 health screening cervical nhs birmingham women prevention mobile support clinic This weekend, The Fort Shopping Park in Erdington is hosting free mobile cervical health screenings, courtesy of Birmingham SmartCare and NHS Birmingham & Solihull. If your cervical screening is due or overdue, you can … Read More
Erdington Academy Transforms School Hall into Pop-Up Prom Boutique to Support Students Sunday, May 17, 2026 erdingtonacademy prom education community charity students support inclusion costofliving birmingham Erdington Academy in Birmingham has turned its main hall into a vibrant pop-up boutique, providing free dresses and suits to help students prepare for their upcoming prom. Recognising that the cost of living crisis makes even … Read More
Thousands Benefit from Wolverhampton Railway Station's Mental Health Hub in First Year Saturday, May 16, 2026 mentalhealth wolverhampton support community wellbeing railway rethink crisis outreach partnership Since its opening in May 2025, The Hub at Wolverhampton Railway Station has provided essential mental health support to thousands of vulnerable individuals. This one-year milestone marks a significant achievement in community … Read More
Nationwide Leads UK Banks by Introducing Payment Reference Muting to Combat Economic Abuse Thursday, May 14, 2026 nationwide banking abuse economicabuse domesticabuse paymentreferences vulnerability mutual refuge support Nationwide Building Society is pioneering a crucial change to protect customers from economic abuse by allowing them to hide abusive payment references. This initiative makes Nationwide the first UK high street lender to … Read More