Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 6th February 2026
Walsall Council Public Health is reinforcing the importance of early diagnosis and awareness of subtle or unclear symptoms that could indicate cancer.
- 3rd February 2026
A new testing service has launched in Walsall – with the potential to support early diagnosis of severe genetic conditions that can have long-term effects.
- 30th January 2026
More than 100 patients with severe asthma have been approved to receive biological injections at Walsall Manor Hospital.
- 30th January 2026
Stroke patients across Walsall and Wolverhampton will be able to receive high-quality rehabilitation in their own homes and communities – helping them towards better recovery – now a proposed transformation of the service has been agreed.
- 6th January 2026
As the new year begins, Walsall residents are being encouraged to make 2026 the year they quit smoking and take control of their health, with access to a range of local services in the community, digitally and through specialist services.
- 18th December 2025
As winter sets in, Walsall Council is calling on residents to take action to protect themselves and their loved ones from the heightened risks of respiratory illness.
- 11th December 2025
With the festive season approaching, Walsall residents are being reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from flu. With cases and hospital admissions rising earlier than usual this year
- 29th November 2025
Staff, volunteers, patients and partners from across Walsall Healthcare and The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trusts came together for the Hear, Learn, Change: The Future of Patient Experience Summit 2025.
- 21st November 2025
Walsall residents are encouraged to take simple, everyday steps to improve their physical and mental wellbeing as National Self Care Week takes place from 17 to 23 November 2025.
- 20th November 2025
Walsall residents are being asked to check their medicine cabinets and return any unused or expired antibiotics to their local pharmacy as part of an amnesty for safe disposal.