November this year marks the twentieth anniversary of when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Having been at four Olympics, I thought my chances of competing in another one were non-existent but I quickly learned from medical professionals that the condition can be managed. Having said that, reaching my ...

This month we mark Dementia Awareness Week. Did your readers know that an estimated 225,000 people will develop dementia this year alone – that’s one every three minutes – and, with people in the UK living longer than ever before, the threat of developing age related conditions such as dementia ...

Investigation with Birmingham GPs shows housing pressures drive people to need medical help Shocking new research has today revealed that thousands of people in the West Midlands have suffered a deterioration in their mental health because of housing problems in their lifetime, and many are seeking help from GPs in ...

Brits will be pleased to hear that the recent balmy weather is set to continue in April – the perfect conditions for the long-awaited Easter break! But spare a thought for the 18 million hayfever sufferers who may be dreading the early start to the birch pollen season, which experts ...

Diabetes UK found that 26.03 per cent of people with diabetes in the West Midlands said they weren’t prescribed a sufficient amount of test strips. This supports more recent findings by the leading charity, that people living with diabetes are being refused an essential piece of kit to monitor blood ...

Commenting on the announcement from the NHS pay review body (PRB) yesterday (Tuesday), UNISON West Midlands Regional Secretary Ravi Subramanian said: “Health service employees go above and beyond caring for patients and keeping the health service running – often in very challenging circumstances. “The government insists it values them, but ...

Average annual car insurance will rise as insurers pass on £3 billion bill Consumer Intelligence forecasts “massive jump” in shopping around Drivers face price rises of up to £100 each as a result of today’s Ministry of Justice ruling on personal injury damages payouts, insurance market research experts Consumer Intelligence ...

Mandarins at HS2 Ltd have estimated the actual final cost of HS2 will be £200 billion, it has been claimed. The official cost of the project, which started at £30bn in 2010 almost doubled to £56bn when it was last revised in 2015, though this figure does not include certain ...

There are thousands of nutritional supplements on the market; a choice which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Simon Bandy, General Manager of nutritional supplements brand, Health Plus says: “The plethora of supplements available nowadays is great but can be daunting. Some basic knowledge can really help you to purchase with confidence.” ...

A coalition of activists has joined forces to condemn the economic, environmental and human costs of the High Speed 2 project in a new advert published across national media. Seven campaign groups representing diverse interests, including the TaxPayers’ Alliance, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace, are asking the public to ...