Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 30th April 2026
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, healthcare staff from across the Black Country are raising awareness of the causes of the condition, including potential signs and where to seek advice.
- 30th April 2026
Walsall patients are taking part in a national study to look at whether chemotherapy is likely to benefit those being treated for stage 2 and stage 3 bowel cancer.
- 29th April 2026
An NHS double decker bus will be coming to Wolverhampton next Wednesday (6 May, 2026) to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and the importance of early detection.
- 29th April 2026
Parents of young children in Wolverhampton are invited to attend a Maternal Mental Health Week event next Wednesday 6 May.
This is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and people in Wolverhampton are being reminded of the symptoms – and the importance of regular screening.
A new website has been launched for Real Food Rebellion, a national initiative helping young people better understand food and make healthier choices.
- 22nd April 2026
Children and young people who have missed one of their school aged vaccinations are invited to get them at a special catch up clinic taking place this weekend.
- 14th April 2026
For years, the ultimate garden upgrade was a very simple decision. For a perfect centrepiece of social gatherings, a place to unwind after work, or relax and recover after exercise, “let’s get a hot tub” was and still is a popular answer.
Joanne Pagett, Performance Coach based in Market Harborough, explains why ambitious women over 40 experience energy loss and diminished performance — and introduces the StrongHer FAB Method to rebuild it. Includes details of The StrongHer Trilogy, a three-session online coaching programme.
- 25th March 2026
A £1.5 million boost has funded state-of-the-art equipment at a West Midlands NHS Trust which means quicker access to life-saving treatments and faster diagnosis of rare and infectious diseases.