Paralysed ex-police inspector is forced to pay for own 24-hour medical expenses

55 minutes ago | Daily Express

A PARALYSED former policeman left without NHS healthcare is just one victim of the "biggest public scandal of modern times". The shocking case of Peter Ireland, 77, paralysed...
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State Pension payments to rise this year but half a million people will miss out

3 hours ago | Daily Record

How much State Pension you receive when you retire depends on where you live.
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81-year-old says seven stone weight loss saved his life after reversing 20-year lung damage

3 hours ago | The Courier

A Dundee pensioner who shed more than seven stone says he doesn't think he would be alive today if he hadn't achieved the dramatic weight loss.
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Fears of Covid vaccine ‘postcode lottery' as some over-80s still haven't had jab

3 hours ago | Metro | 2 articles

Graphic shows number of vaccinations in England by area, up to January 17 There are fears of a coronavirus vaccine ‘postcode lottery' as the rollout has started targeting over...
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Pensioner with Still's disease recalls undergoing shocking medical treatments as a child

5 hours ago | Daily Mail

Disabled pensioner Ann Macfarlane, from Norfolk, detailed the shocking medical treatments she underwent as a child, on BBC2 documentary Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled...
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Young man accused of violently bashing and robbing a pensioner at Towradgi rock pool in Wollongong

9 hours ago | Daily Mail

A 20-year-old is accused of bashing and robbing an elderly pensioner, first detaining him at Towradgi rock pools in Wollongong. The older man, scared for his life, took the...
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Hospital apologises to pensioner, 94, for handing her a Do Not Resuscitate order without her consent

15 hours ago | Daily Mail

After the Mail highlighted the shocking story of 94-year-old Lucy Jeal who was given a Do Not Resuscitate notice, her hospital has apologised and told her to 'dispose' of it.
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You can apply for a £605 monthly payment to help with stress and anxiety

18 hours ago | The Mirror

People suffering from a variety of conditions which may have been made worse by the pandemic, such as anxiety, stress and depression, can apply for financial health from the...
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Stalemate between Stormont and Westminster over victims' pension funding goes on

20 hours ago | Belfast telegraph

A stalemate between the Northern Ireland Executive and Westminster is continuing over a compensation scheme for injured Troubles victims.
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What the £20 Universal Credit increase means for the people who get it

20 hours ago | The Big Issue

More than six million people will lose an average of £1,040 per year if the temporary increase to Universal Credit payments are cut in April. And that is what will happen...
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Ana de Armas reveals chic new bob as she chops off her long locks after Ben...

Ana de Armas has unveiled her chic new haircut amid reports she has split up with Ben Affleck Ana de Armas has decided to make a change as she revealed her chic new haircut... Read more ...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defends Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's draw...

Bruno Fernandes struggled in Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Bruno Fernandes over his performance in Manchester United's... Read more ...

Tyson Fury's wife Paris slammed by Loose Women viewers

Tyson Fury's wife Paris, 30, from Morecambe, was slammed by Loose Women viewers today after she said she 'would be pleased' if her dog Minnie died, with some calling her... Read more ...

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will NOT be making any moves in the...

With no specialist senior back-up to Aguero or Jesus, Guardiola's alternatives have been deploying Ferran Torres as a makeshift striker or have De Bruyne and Sterling as 'false... Read more ...

Joe Biden makes history by picking transgender doctor for top government...

Joe Biden has appointed Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, putting her on course to be the first trans official to be approved by the US Senate Incoming... Read more ...

Double departure on as Solskjaer opens Man Utd path up for Amad Diallo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he could be willing to let a couple more players leave Manchester United this month but remains wary of undermining the Red Devils' strength... Read more ...

PS5 in stock at GAME for February delivery as console lands in UK stores again

The coveted Sony games console is finally back in stock after months of frantic searching by Playstation 5 fans Read more ...

Teenage mum died hours after giving birth to son in 'unknown pregnancy'

Tragic Danielle Jones' baby boy has been named after her as he remains in hospital. Read more ...

Nicola Sturgeon confirms Scotland's lockdown to stay in place until mid February

The restrictions are being kept in place longer than expected while hospitals continue to feel the strain of potentially lethal Covid-19. Read more ...

Schools face postcode lottery as medic warns areas may reopen at different times

The plan is for schools to reopen from February 22 - but Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said there was 'likely' to be some regional separation Read more ...