Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 12th September 2025
Eligible Walsall residents are being invited to come forward for flu and COVID-19 vaccines this autumn.
As part of International Overdose Awareness Day (31 August), Walsall residents are being encouraged to recognise the signs of drug overdose, and for people with alcohol and drug problems to seek support from The Beacon at Change Grow Live
- 28th August 2025
In this fascinating interview, Claire Webb, owner and creator of The Paint Pottle in Market Harborough, describes how her business has developed over the last 11 years and the calming therapeutic benefits typically experienced by people of all ages with varied ceramic painting ability.
- 24th August 2025
As children prepare for the new school term next month, the City of Wolverhampton Council is urging families to ensure their children are up to date with routine vaccinations, including the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
- 21st August 2025
An innovative NHS team that has led improvements in care for older and frail adults has been shortlisted for an award celebrating excellence in health care.
- 18th August 2025
As part of South Asian Heritage Month, Walsall grandmother Naresh Hargun, shares her powerful story – from battling breast cancer to becoming an inspirational voice in the community.
- 18th August 2025
Forward Carers has been recognised in the SE100 Index 2025 as one of the UK’s Top 100 Social Enterprises.
- 12th August 2025
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has become the first in the city to be commended for its greener travel to work schemes offered to staff.
A new psychology therapy room has been unveiled at Greenfields, thanks to funding from Birmingham Community Healthcare Charity’s (BCHC) Safe Spaces scheme.
- 8th August 2025
A growing number of community based physical activity sessions are now available across Wolverhampton as part of the city's Active Ageing Programme, designed to promote healthier, happier lives for older residents.