Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 29th July 2026
With warm weather expected to continue, Walsall residents are being reminded to stay safe in the heat and look out for friends, family and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to hot weather.
Walsall residents are being encouraged to make informed choices about hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccination, as World Hepatitis Day is marked on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers of eligible teenagers and young adults to make sure they do not miss out on a free MenB vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college.
- 29th July 2026
Pregnant women, parents, guardians, carers, and those who have had babies in the last 12 months at Walsall Manor Hospital, are being asked to take part in a research study.
- 29th July 2026
World Breast Feeding Week is being celebrated in Walsall with a host of free events in the Manor Hospital and in the community to support mums and families.
Parents and carers are being urged to use the summer break to check their children's vaccination records and catch up on any missed immunisations, including measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
- 24th July 2026
Young students who are helping to shape services for young patients at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have played a key role in recruiting a new Children’s Ward Matron.
- 24th July 2026
More than 900 people have been referred for specialist stop smoking support since the launch of a new initiative.
- 14th July 2026
Residents, communities and partner organisations across the borough are invited to have their say on a set of draft plans that will shape how health, wellbeing and care services are delivered in the coming years for people of all ages.
- 10th July 2026
Fundraisers, businesses and supporters all came together to celebrate the 10th birthday of Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity and reflect on the numerous ways it has made a difference to patients, families and staff over the last decade.