University of Birmingham study finds school phone bans ineffective; grades, mental health, sleep, and exercise unchanged in 1227 students across 30 schools. Birmingham Study Reveals School Mobile Phone Bans Useless, 50 Heads Say Don’t Buy Them A new study looked at phone bans in schools. Birmingham University led this research and found phone bans don’t…
In Solihull, 50 schools are urging parents to delay buying smartphones for kids. This initiative aims to improve mental health and focus among students. West Midlands Schools Ban Phones as Parents Express Gratitude for Support Solihull: A group of schools in West Midlands is asking parents to hold off on buying smartphones for their kids.…
A 22-year-old man, Leo Henshaw, died after falling from a building just days after his unexpected release from prison, raising concerns about mental health support. Tragic Story of Troubled Young Man’s Last Days in Exeter Shocks Community Exeter: A 22-year-old man named Leo Henshaw fell to his death from a flat. This happened just two…
A new DWP proposal may end PIP payments for mental health claimants, affecting millions. The plan focuses on physical health support instead. New DWP PIP Plan Could Cut Payments for Millions with Mental Health Issues Birmingham: A new plan from the DWP could change how Personal Independence Payments (PIP) work. Most PIP claims are for…
Paul Ashley, a 56-year-old from Newcastle-under-Lyme, was sentenced to nearly 12 years for multiple sexual assaults on two women, including one with a mental disorder ‘Heinous’ Sex Attacker Who Preyed on Woman with Mental Disorder Jailed Newcastle-under-Lyme: A man named Paul Ashley has been jailed for his crimes. He targeted women, including one with a…
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust faces urgent changes after safety concerns were raised during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Birmingham Health Service Leadership Criticized as Bosses Ordered to Make Rapid Changes Birmingham: A mental health service is under fire for needing urgent changes. The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health…
A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 12 years for sexually abusing a vulnerable teen with mental health challenges. Justice has been served. Birmingham Paedophile Jailed for Abusing Vulnerable Teenage Girl with Issues Birmingham: A man named Muhammed Usman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was found guilty of sexually abusing a…
A candle-lit vigil in Redditch honors a beloved dad shot by police, sparking questions about the use of lethal force during the tragic incident Tears as 200+ Mourners Gather for Dad-of-Two Shot Dead by Armed Police Redditch: More than 200 people gathered to remember Marcus Meade, a dad of two, who was shot by police.…
A man who made a bomb threat at a hospital was spared jail due to his mental health struggles and the circumstances surrounding the incident A&E Bomb Hoaxer Escapes Jail Time in Rare and Exceptional Case Stoke-on-Trent: A man named Daniel Lewsey caused quite a stir at a hospital. He made a bomb threat while…