Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 1st October 2026
Children and young people attending Walsall Manor Hospital’s Paediatric Outpatients Department will enjoy a brighter welcome thanks to a charity makeover.
With Stoptober beginning on 1 October, Walsall residents are being encouraged to quit smoking and choose the support that works for them as part of the national stop smoking campaign.
Walsall Council is highlighting simple steps residents can take to stay active, strong and independent during Falls Prevention Awareness Week (21-25 September), as part of its wider Healthy Ageing campaign.
Walsall’s Food Partnership is highlighting the work taking place across the borough to support healthy eating among children and young people.
Walsall residents are being encouraged to take small steps to support their health, wellbeing and independence as Walsall Council marked World Alzheimer's Day on Monday 21 September.
- 22nd September 2026
A nine-year-old Walsall patient has been given a special behind-the-scenes look at his favourite animals, thanks to the Well Wishers charity and West Midlands Safari Park.
Walsall students heading to university this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (MenB).
As communities mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10 September 2026, the Safer Walsall Partnership (SWP) is raising awareness of the growing link between domestic abuse and suicide.
Residents across Walsall are being encouraged to start conversations, support one another and learn more about suicide prevention this World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2026.
Residents are invited to visit the Cancer Bus Tour when it stops in Walsall later this month, offering advice on cancer awareness, screening and how to stay healthy and well.