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Serious shortage protocols (SSPs) have been issued across the UK for 3 penicillin medicines today (Thursday 15 December). SSPs are a standard procedure, used frequently to manage temporary and potential medicine supply issues. They are a safe...

The city council is supporting children and families this winter with a number of initiatives. The Holiday Activities and Food winter programme – Bring it on Brum – returns, helping children, young people and their parents...

Ending violence against women and girls is everyone’s business. Whether it takes place in the home, workplace or in public, everyone has a role to play in ending abuse – and we must all step up...

Domestic abuse victims are reporting abuse to the police upwards of three times before appropriate action is taken, with Black and ethnic minority victims being disproportionately dismissed and side-lined, according to new research by the charity...

Christmas is a time when many of us look forward to being with our loved ones, making lifelong memories while getting into the festive spirit of caring for each other. For the majority of us the...

The Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay will today set out his plans to steer the health and care system through the upcoming winter and signal changes that will make the NHS better prepared for...

A forward thinking national charity scheme which aims to improve quality of life and independence for young disabled adults aged 18-24, is calling for families to apply for the much-needed support. Faced with three times higher...

HEARTY RECIPES TO INSPIRE YOU IN THE KITCHEN THIS AUTUMN/WINTER FEATURING SEASONAL EUROPEAN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES! As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, our thoughts turn to hearty, comforting food to warm and nourish...

Stroke Association shares new research to mark World Stroke Day Over 63% of teenagers in the West Midlands are unaware of the FAST (Face Arm Speech Time) acronym, which helps people recognise the signs of a...

Choosing seasonal fruit and vegetables can be tricky, but if you’re looking to add a touch of colour to your diet, what better place to start than with Mediterranean produce?   And the I Love Fruit &...