Tens of thousands of people with hearing loss will have access to groundbreaking new hearing aid devices, thanks to government action. Fresh guidance has been published, giving businesses around the world the green light to sell certain pioneering hearing aids here in the UK. This includes earphones with both hearing test and hearing aid software functionalities. …
In addition to memorial services at Christ Church and St. Peter’s Church, several other events took place this weekend to honor the memory of 12-year-old Leo Ross. One such event was held on Saturday night (January 25) at the Community Plaza in Birmingham’s Youth Hub in Bordesley Green. The event was led by Mohammed Zafran, …
Tribute to 12 year old Leo Ross at Community Plaza in Birmingham Read More »
Pedestrians can now cross a major Wednesbury road safely after a temporary pedestrian crossing was installed to help people avoid a flooded underpass. Sandwell Council has installed a temporary pedestrian crossing on Black Country New Road, near Parkway Roundabout, and reduced the speed limit to 30mph to make the crossing safe for pedestrians. The underpass …
Pedestrian crossing now in place at Wednesbury underpass Read More »
Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of people living with life-threatening illness and people close to them. It prevents and relieves suffering and focuses on helping people to live well until the end (Hospice UK 2020). Worldwide approximately only 14% of people who need palliative care currently receive it. In the UK, 90% of …
Five Palliative Care priorities that need to be fixed in 2025 for assisted dying to work Read More »
Animal keepers at West Midlands Safari Park have had a busy start to the year by completing the annual animal count. At the start of each year, every animal must be counted, from the tower of tall giraffes to the colonies of tiny fruit beetles. This year, over a thousand individuals were counted, with some …
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Millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster under a new plan to tackle hospital backlogs set out by the PM. Tackling the 7.5million strong waiting list inherited by the government so that the NHS once again meets the 18 week standard for …
PM sets out plan to end waiting list backlogs through millions more appointments Read More »
A revolutionised NHS App is among a raft of proposals aimed at giving patients greater power over how and when they receive elective treatment, as the government sets out its roadmap to cutting waiting times as confirmed in the Plan for Change. Currently, less than a quarter of patients recall being offered a choice of hospital …
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for all regions of England from midday on Thursday 02 January until midday on Wednesday 08 January. All regions had previously been under a yellow CHA. Expected low temperatures are likely to result in increased use of health care services by vulnerable people …
UKHSA issues Cold Weather Alert as low temperatures forecast Read More »
Ever wondered what two bored Bradford teenagers would get up to if they could travel through time and space…and Yorkshire? A new radio play, commissioned by BBC Radio Leeds, is set to answer that most excellent question in a quirky and chaotic production which has been commissioned by the BBC as part of the Bradford …
Teenage Time-Traveling Adventure Champions Bradford’s Creative Talent on the BBC Read More »
As a new year approaches, automotive data experts at HPI recommend that drivers make a set of resolutions that will keep them safe on the road throughout 2025 and beyond. HPI is urging motorists to double-check that they are not putting themselves, passengers or other road users at risk by driving a vehicle which has a hidden …
Drivers are advised to make New Year’s resolutions around vehicle safety Read More »
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