Parents and Child News & Updates
- 29th November 2025
Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) across Walsall Healthcare are being recognised as the Trust marks the annual focus on their invaluable roles.
- 27th November 2025
Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity is celebrating the support of Tilly’s Tubes – a small UK company creating colourful, gentle and child-friendly accessories for children and adults who need to be tube fed.
- 18th November 2025
Walsall’s Neonatal Unit (NNU) has been marking World Prematurity Day with celebrations and fundraising activities for families currently receiving care.
Women across Walsall are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacy for the morning after pill (emergency contraception), making it quicker and easier to access the care they need without booking a GP or clinic appointment.
- 19th October 2025
Walsall Council is proud to support over 200 kinship families in the borough.
A new children’s wellbeing booklet has been produced to inspire Walsall families to reflect on how they can look after their mental wellbeing.
- 11th October 2025
A memorial service for those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss is being held to mark a national campaign.
- 25th September 2025
“Babies cry, you can cope” – that’s the reassuring message being shared across Walsall during ICON Week (22–26 September 2025), as professionals and communities come together to support families and raise awareness of infant crying.
- 20th September 2025
Walsall residents are being encouraged to take control of their sexual and reproductive health by exploring free and effective contraception options, as Sexual Health Week takes place from 15-21 September.
Tucked away at the top of Walsall High Street, at the Old Square end, is a shop that brings smiles to children and adults alike. The Sweet Shop, run by local businessman Mark Smith – better known as The Sweet Shop Man, has become a much-loved fixture in the town since opening its doors back in 2010.