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Alison Dayani

Alison Dayani

£6m drive for 'elite' 999 crews

AMBULANCE bosses are in talks with Midland health bosses over a £6 million scheme to create a network of super-paramedics. Read

Warmth in the lives of families

NEARLY 7,500 vulnerable families across Birmingham have been saved from living in freezing conditions through a Health Through Warmth scheme. Read

'HIV risk' cash call

A HIV timebomb is putting Brummies at risk because health bosses are failing to pump cash into new immigrant communities, watchdogs warned today. Read

Air they go again

THEATRE-goers are set to be delirious with delight over the return of a world-famous big top show to Birmingham. Read

Thanks for Jack's life

EVERY day Midland mum Marian Collins is thankful to be able to cuddle and watch her young son Jack as he embraces life to the full. Read

Brian Turner

Record payout for sick holiday-goers

A BIRMINGHAM family has won part of a record £2.5 million payout after being struck with crippling stomach bug noro-virus during a holiday in Spain. Read

Cure for hospital's parking problems

PLANS were under way today for a £1.1million revamp to solve parking problems and build a new outpatients' department at a Birmingham hospital. Read

Hospice history framed

THE history of a Birmingham hospice is being brought to life at an exhibition. Read

City Hospital

Row over patients denied treatment

A BIRMINGHAM hospital has been accused of racism by a respected GP after two of his British Asian patients were denied treatment "for not having their passports with them". Read

Ragdale Hall Health Hydro Spa

I felt like a new woman after my visit to top spa!

Alison Dayani experiences the life of luxury at Ragdale Hall. Read

Simon Ford

National KO coach

A BIRMINGHAM hospital physiotherapist is pulling no punches with his latest case load. For 37-year-old Simon Ford has been handpicked to coach the national University Boxing squad. Read

Human rights fears over Birmingham A & E plans

HUMAN rights watchdogs may step in over controversial plans to downgrade a Birmingham A&E after revealing they have "serious concerns". Read

Debbie Ringham

Debbie up and away for charity

CANCER survivor Debbie Ringham was a living testament to the work of Cancer Research UK as she launched the charity's fun run campaign. Read

The garden landscaped for Prince Edward's visit

Row over loaned plants for Prince's Birmingham visit

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of flowers and trees were planted at Birmingham's Children's Hospital for a royal visit - only to be dug up the next day. Read

Screening for cancer shake-up

AN OVERHAUL of cervical smears across the Midlands is set to save more lives and will mean fewer repeat tests for women. Read

Let's face it, run is for a good cause

THE Birmingham Mail's 5km Fun Run is attracting worldwide support on cyberspace. Read

The Weston triplets

Triplets reach third Birthday

THREE definitely is the magic number for the Weston family. Read

Maria Spurr

Rookie ambulance officer saves the day

THE arrival of bouncing baby Morgan Bridgewater was a real labour of love for a Birmingham family – when a father and son were forced to deliver the tiny tot at home. Read

Prince Edward

Prince Edward visits sick Birmingham children

THE first youngster to be saved at Birmingham's new children's burns centre joined Prince Edward as he officially opened the £19 million unit. Read

Eleanor Rushbury

Losing weight saved my life

LOSING weight has saved a mother-of two's life. Read

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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.

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