People with Covid could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

Jonnie Irwin has shared his frustration over cancer waiting times as he snapped a photo of himself wearing an oxygen mask.

The Health and Safety Executive are 'making enquiries' into a tragic incident in which a man died following reports of a wall collapsing at a house in south Manchester.

Janey Godley has been flooded with support from her online followers on social media after she gave another update on her health amid her battle with terminal cancer on Sunday admitting there is a "scary" wait ahead of her.

The chief of the World Health Organization urged Beijing to offer more information on the origins of Covid-19 and is ready to send a second team to probe the matter, the Financial Times reported today.

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to new variants of the virus emerging as it mutates and spreads. But last month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the BA.2.86 – since been named Pirola – has made its way to the UK and NHS officials have labelled it the “most concerning variant” since Omicron. It appears, say scientists, to carry a high number of 'mutations' in its spike protein so they're watching it carefully to see if it manages to evade the immune system.

As our readers have probably already heard by now, an era is coming to a shocking end as Hugh Jackman and Debora-Lee Furness have announced they’re divorcing after nearly 30 years of marriage.

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Adam Thomas has candidly opened up about being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing stint. The ex-Emmerdale actor, 35, is set to take to the dance floor on this year's series of the BBC One show alongside the likes of Bobby Brazier, Angela Scanlon, Ellie Leach and Les Dennis. Dad-of-two Adam's hectic schedule with dance training and filming the new series of Waterloo Road has proven difficult to manage, along with his rheumatoid arthritis, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year.

If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.

FILE-The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building in 2020. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

is her complete and total honesty. That can take hilarious form when she's , but she's also not afraid to offer up real talk about the serious stuff like or her own postpartum depression.In a Teigen first opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression after her daughter, Luna, was born, and now she's partnering with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) on a social initiative called #MyWishForMoms that is focused on maternal mental health.

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recommends use of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines newly approved and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to protect against the most common forms of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. The new vaccines address the XBB-lineages of the Omicron variant that accounts for 99% of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.The new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines replace the previously approved/authorized Bivalent mRNA vaccines.“The authorization of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines comes at a good time.

Ozzy Osbourne provided an update on his health during a recent podcast appearance.

Family and friends of East Kilbride footballer Kyle Livingston plan to continue the conversation around mental health after a successful fundraising walk to mark the fifth anniversary of his death.

Actress Miriam Margolyes will star in the 60th anniversary specials of Doctor Who. It comes as the 82-year-old actress recently opened up on her health battle as she admitted not being able to walk anymore, and fears she will soon be wheelchair-bound.

Kate Garraway fought back tears during a tense clash with the Health Secretary Steve Barclay over social care.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are now 6.1 million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit (UC), a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income, with daily living costs.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran have told of the areas within Crosshouse Hospital where potentially dangerous concrete has been uncovered - as the body's chief executive responds to concerns.

Following days of speculation, *NSYNC fans were left overjoyed when the 90s boy band reunited for the first time in 10 years at the VMAs earlier this week. Made up of Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake, *NSYNC are known for hits including Bye, Bye, Bye and It’s Gonna Be Me. While the band didn’t perform at this year’s VMAs, they did take to the stage when they presented Taylor Swift with the award for Best Pop - much to her delight.

Ross Adams of the Hollyoaks cast has been resting his voice following some lingering "problems". Better known to soap lovers as Scott Drinkwell, the 41 year old updated his social media fanbase with a picture taken outside hospital this week. "I’ve had some problems with my voice for a while," he revealed.

It was last held in 2019, but next weekend, Manchester Moon Festival will return for three days of celebrations.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas has shared that he is "running on empty" as he continues training for his upcoming stint on the dance floor.The former Emmerdale actor, 35, was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis but has not let this stop him from taking part in this year's Strictly. However, the training appears to have begun taking its toll, as he shared an update to Instagram, posting a snap of himself in bed with his son Teddy, nine, and daughter Elsie, five, and the family dog.

Struggling with weight can increase your risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to recent research. A study also found that those who stick to a healthy vegetable-based diet as less likely to be suffer the metabolic disease later in life.

Kate Garraway has opened up on Good Morning Britain about husband Derek Draper's latest health battle as she told of a 'nasty infection' he's suffering.

Gogglebox favourite Amy Tapper has been out of action on social media recently, and she has finally revealed the worrying reason. Writing to her thousands of followers, the 23 year old revealed: "Sorry for the radio silence guys. Currently in bed, can’t lift my head off the pillow with a severe migraine and vertigo.

Kate Garraway became tearful during Thursday's Good Morning Britain as she confronted the Health Secretary Steve Barclay, revealing she had been trying to contact him to no avail. The TV presenter, 56, has been caring for her husband Derek Draper after he was left needing round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst-affected surviving Covid patient.

Kate Garraway has shared her concern as she continued to be 'brutally honest' about what her husband and their family face amid his continued health battle. The Good Morning Britain presenter has been open and honest about Derek Draper's health after he contracted coronavirus.

Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper has suffered another setback by battling a "nasty infection".The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband, 56, needs round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst affected surviving Covid patient. Kate, 56, has been caring for Derek since he returned home to live with her and their two children, and has made two award-winning documentaries about what life is like for them.

Simon Cowell has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing that he's suffered from depression for a number of years.The 63-year-old music mogul has shared that his mental health reached a low-point during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he was left in a constant state of anxiety after a friend of his became quite ill with the disease. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the Britain's Got Talent judge said: "In the very, very, very early stages, some friends of mine got really ill and I’m talking about really ill.

Simon Cowell has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles after discovering therapy for the first time at the age of 63.

Hayley Williams is on the mend and in the studio. The Paramore singer offered a health update earlier this week after a lung infection derailed the band's recentThis Is Why tour.«We've been off the road for a couple weeks now… mainly in LA,» Williams wrote on Discord. «Thankfully got some down time but we put some work in too.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February this year, there were 129,641 people living in Scotland receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across Great Britain, there are now more than 1.4million people over State Pension age getting either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through the benefit.

The Wall Street Journal first reported that according to a classified intelligence report provided to the White House, the Energy Department has concluded that COVID-19 "most likely arose from a laboratory leak."

The grieving widow of a dad who died of Covid after being turned away from hospital three times is demanding answers as a probe into the virus outbreak begins. Lee James Dodds was just 32 when he passed away in 2021 and his wife, Charmaine, hopes the Scottish Covid Inquiry will uncover why people like her husband lost their lives.

An aspiring doctor who died from hanging attempted to take her own life in the same manner just a month before she passed away in hospital, an inquest has heard.

The new variant of Covid-19, commonly known as Eris, is now accounting for half of the cases found in hospital and healthcare settings, according to a Professor of Immunology at Dublin City University.

dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases. The “Halloween” star, 64, took to Instagram Wednesday to share a selfie that showed her wearing a Michael Myers mask over her mouth, before offering up a public service announcement in a caption beneath the snap. “And we’re BAAAAACCCCKKKK,” the actress wrote.

The new variant of Covid-19, commonly known as Eris, is now accounting for half of the cases found in hospital and healthcare settings.

For two decades conflict has torn through the forested northeastern provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Ituri, in North Kivu and the territories of Nyiragongo, Rutshuru and Masisi; it’s also affected the province of South Kivu, and far to the region’s south-east, by Kalemie on the long shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the lead performers of Broadway’s smash hit Sweeney Todd revival, will both miss performances this week as they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.

Pharmacy technician prepares a dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine (Credit: Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Vicky Pattison has shared her new health diagnosis after struggling with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) for years - which she's described as having been "completely out of control".The 35 year old former Geordie Shore star took to Instagram to share a number of snaps of herself looking deflated and without makeup as she frowned into the camera or took mirror selfies in her bra and knickers. In her post, she talked about being "pacified" by doctors when she told them about her symptoms, which "affected my relationships, my work & my quality of life" as she reveals she spends "half the month lost" due to the effects.

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Breda Smyth has encouraged people who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to avail of the option in the coming weeks.

Lea Michele is celebrating her son Ever‘s birthday!

Covid cases - and hospitalisations - are on the rise earlier than expected this year, according to one of Greater Manchester's leading GPs.

Three new strains of Covid have been identified, two of which are in the UK, and health experts are warning that case numbers are increasing again. It was revealed yesterday by the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA) that the number of people in the UK with the virus was 10.8 per 100,000, in the week running up to August 14.

People in the UK are being urged to look out for some key Covid symptoms as a mutated strain arrives in the UK. The new strain, called BA.2.86, or 'Pirola', has already been identified in a number of different countries according to the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA).

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