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Sandwell Housing Shake-Up: Band 5 Faces Axe as Local Connection Rule Could Rise from 2 to 5 Years

All Angles UK attended the Tipton consultation as officials faced questions over what the proposed housing changes could mean for applicants. Share Sandwell’s housing crisis is forcing the council to consider some of the biggest changes to its housing register in years, and All Angles UK was inside the consultation at Jubilee Park Community Centre in Tipton on Friday, speaking directly with housing officials about what the proposals could mean for thousands of residents. The meeting formed part of Sandwell Council’s public consultation on changes to the way people qualify for, are prioritised for and ultimately allocated social housing. The council’s own figures show the scale of the pressure: the register has risen from around 6,000 households in 2020 to more than 24,000 in 2025/26, while properties available to let annually have fallen from around 1,977 to just 1,268.  All Angles UK spoke directly with Louis Bebb, Housing Policy and Strategy ...

The Nurse Who Never Said No: He Gave 45 Years of Care —Now It’s Our Turn to Show Up

 

Known as the beloved Nurse John

At ALL ANGLES UK, we’re no strangers to stories that stir the heart—but this one feels especially close. John, a nurse of 45 years, has long been a quiet pillar at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Anguilla. His care has touched members of our own team, and we remember him not just for his skill, but for his spirit.


John never raised his voice, never turned anyone away. He was calm, capable, and always willing to help—no matter the hour, no matter the need. You could see the passion for his work in everything he did. He didn’t just do his job; he lived it.

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Now, John is in hospital in Trinidad, facing serious cardiac complications and mounting medical expenses. A fundraiser has been set up to support him, and we’re asking for your help.

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If you’re able to donate, please do. If not, sharing the fundraiser is just as powerful. Every post, every mention, every act of kindness helps.  John gave so much of himself to others. Let’s show him that his kindness hasn’t gone unnoticed.

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To John and his family, we send strength, love, and unwavering support. May you feel the embrace of every life you’ve touched, and may that kindness return to you tenfold. In this moment of challenge, know that you are not alone. Your legacy of care lives on in all of us—and together, we stand with you.

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