16 h. ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

Politics

26 h. ago NHS GP shares advice over condition with no symptoms that can turn into diabetes

A GP has issued advice about a condition that many people might not realise they have as it often doesn't have any symptoms – but, if not managed, it can wreak havoc on your health

Science

49 h. ago 'My disease puts my life at risk but I don't receive the healthcare I deserve'

Following a breakthrough 'cure' for sickle cell disease being approved on the NHS, the Mirror sat down with four British people living with the condition to hear their personal stories, with powerful first-hand accounts shedding light on the realities of living with the life-threatening disease

Events

52 h. ago DWP urged to scrap 'unfair' PIP rule that affects people with this condition

Campaigners fear seriously ill people could be unfairly missing out on PIP and have called on the Department for Work and Pensions to scrap the rule as it is denying some essential help

Politics

55 h. ago New DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

3 d. ago Weedkiller maker moves to settle suit over Parkinson’s disease claims

Syngenta has been besieged by lawsuits from people claiming its product caused the neurological conditionBesieged by thousands of lawsuits alleging that its paraquat weedkiller causes Parkinson’s disease, its manufacturer, Syngenta, has entered into an agreement aimed at settling large swaths of those claims.A court filing on Monday confirmed that a letter of agreement between the parties had been signed. In a court hearing on Tuesday, one of the lead plaintiff lawyers, Khaldoun Baghdadi, said the terms of the settlement should be completed within 30 days. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago DWP dispels misunderstanding over PIP as 'this group won't qualify'

The benefit provides varying payments to help people who have a health condition or disability

Politics

9 d. ago Death toll from nightclub roof collapse hits 218 after Dominican Republic’s worst disaster in decades

At least eight of more than 20 hospitalised people remain in critical condition

Events

9 d. ago Nightclub roof collapse marks Dominican Republic’s deadliest disaster as death toll hits 218

At least eight of more than 20 hospitalised people remain in critical condition

Events

9 d. ago Nightclub roof collapse marks Dominican Republic’s deadliest disaster ever as death toll hits 184

At least eight of over 20 injured people still in hospitals remain in critical condition

Events

1 week ago NHS spending watchdog slams ‘inconsistent’ rehab access for brain injured

Experts warned that people can see heir condition ‘decline’ without the right support.

Events

1 week ago PIP payments of up to £749 each month for people with muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people will receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week over the new financial year through PIP or Adult Disability Payment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Economics

1 week ago My baby bump was so huge people thought I was having quadruplets

Lauren Draper, from Cardiff, was excited when she fell pregnant with her fourth child in June last year but things became more complicated when her bump started to grow unbelievable huge.

Politics

1 week ago I was told it was 'likely long Covid', two days later I was left in total shock

Olivia Knowles, 33, from Blackpool, said people with her condition are advised to avoid aeroplanes, but then the penny dropped

Events

1 week ago Woman, 33, with just months to live confused when doctor asked her about 'taking a flight'

Olivia Knowles, 33, from Blackpool, said people with her condition are advised to avoid aeroplanes, but then the penny dropped

Society

2 w. ago Britain braced for travel chaos as Met Office makes 'warm' weather prediction

Schools finished for the holidays on Friday and the RAC expects 3.4million people to hit the roads each day - sunny conditions will remain into next week with the Met Office predicting above-average temperatures

Events

2 w. ago Blue Badge eligibility criteria and application process detailed for UK residents

The Blue Badge scheme enables people with disabilities or certain health conditions to park closer to their destination. There are six eligibility criteria in total

Politics

2 w. ago Foreign Office 'extreme weather' warning issued for travellers to European country

Advice has also been issued to people over what to do in such conditions

Events

2 w. ago DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

2 w. ago Boston truck crash: Rental vehicle mounts sidewalk and takes out multiple pedestrians

Four people were rushed to the hospital and two are in critical condition after a lorry drove onto a pavement and crashed into a building in Boston this afternoon

Events