Inside Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre: From Tears to Smiles Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mentalhealth care community support accessibility recovery nhs wellbeing innovation Birmingham’s inaugural Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) is transforming access to mental health care by providing continuous, compassionate support for adults in Small Heath, Heartlands, and Bordesley Green. … Read More
Midland Woman Shares Harrowing Experience of Rape by Asylum Seeker Tuesday, May 12, 2026 rape assault trauma asylum victim mentalhealth conviction wednesbury sexualviolence support After a night out at a Wetherspoon’s pub, a 24-year-old woman entered a shop in Wednesbury, a market town in the Black Country, hoping to use the toilet. Instead, she was subjected to a brutal attack by Wahidullah Hotak, an … Read More
Automatic £150 Energy Rebates to Benefit 345,000 Scottish Households Monday, May 11, 2026 energy rebates scotland warmhomediscount support government households energybills automatic reform The Scottish government has announced a significant expansion of the Warm Home Discount scheme, with 200,000 additional households set to receive a £150 energy rebate on their electricity bills this winter. This decision … Read More
‘I claim £1,400 in PIP and Universal Credit but the guilt has been eating me alive’ Sunday, May 10, 2026 pip universalcredit disability autism benefits guilt student hiddendisability mentalhealth support A 21-year-old student receiving £1,400 per month in benefits has opened up about the intense guilt they feel despite being advised to rely on support while studying. Living with high-functioning autism, they receive both … Read More
Solihull Mums' Mental Health Walk Draws 100 Participants in Park Saturday, May 9, 2026 solihull mentalhealth women community support wellbeing walk outdoors awareness stridesquad Keeley Skelding established the Solihull Women’s Stride Squad to create a supportive community for women experiencing mental health struggles. Motivated by her personal difficulties and the lack of accessible support, … Read More
DWP Assessment Delays Leave Universal Credit Claimants Feeling 'Angry and Upset' Friday, May 8, 2026 universalcredit dwp workcapabilityassessment disability injury claimants stroke assessmentdelay support health Lorna Maynard, a 45-year-old mother of two, has spoken out against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over prolonged delays in her Universal Credit assessment. After suffering a serious fall that caused a carotid … Read More