MUSLIMS planning on making the pilgrimage to Hajj are being warned that now is the time to get vaccinated against contagious diseases like meningitis because of crowded conditions at ceremonies. Thousands of Midlanders are expected to make the journey to this year’s religious festival in Saudi Arabia, which takes place at in November.Read
A WHEELCHAIR-bound pensioner has become trapped in a small upstairs bedroom after her stairlift broke and council workers said it could take six months to fix.Read
A WHEELCHAIR-bound pensioner has become trapped in a small upstairs bedroom after her stairlift broke and council workers said it could take six months to fix.Read
WORRYING costs of a new school year loom for most parents, but spare a thought for Midland mum of triplets Stella Weston, who is preparing for her trio’s first day in the classroom.Read
WORRYING costs of a new school year loom for most parents, but spare a thought for Midland mum of triplets Stella Weston, who is preparing for her trio’s first day in the classroom.Read
Surgical firm Trulife used by four hospitals – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, City Hospital, in Winson Green, Sandwell Hospital, in West Bromwich, and Rowley Regis Hospital – has revealed that three computers have been taken.Read
Dr Atef Sidhom, who runs Ladywood Surgery, in Morville Street, Ladywood, now faces a misconduct hearing before overseeing body the General Medical Council (GMC), over claims he defrauded the NHS.Read
Dr Atef Sidhom, who runs Ladywood Surgery, in Morville Street, Ladywood, now faces a misconduct hearing before overseeing body the General Medical Council (GMC), over claims he defrauded the NHS.Read
BIRMINGHAM patients going to Eastern Europe for cheap dental work have been returning home with damaged nerves and abscesses eating away at their roots, a leading city dentist has warned.Read
Some of the glitz and glamour expected in the new hotly-awaited Academy was present as Katy Perry started the countdown to the current site’s closure.Read
A BIRMINGHAM mother-of-two was killed by a blood clot within days of undergoing routine surgery because she was overweight and taking a controversial contraceptive pill, an inquest ruled.Read
Alison Dayani is Health Correspondent on the Birmingham Mail but also covers general news, features, music and theatre. As a trained video journalist, she provides footage of events and health stories for the website too.
