Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
Women across parts of Walsall are being encouraged to attend their breast screening appointments as local health partners work to increase uptake of this important NHS programme.
- 14th August 2026
An AI programme led by Walsall Healthcare clinicians to bring “time and human connection back to patient care” has been shortlisted in the HSJ Awards 2026.
- 14th August 2026
A new support group for Gynaecology cancer patients has been launched at Walsall Manor Hospital.
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital Charity has partnered with Gymshark, which will sponsor the charity's sixth annual Dragon Boat Race on 17 and 18 September.
- 13th August 2026
University of Birmingham researchers and city cancer testing company Nonacus have won a national award for pioneering work on a non-invasive urine test used by NHS patients.
Financial services mutual Wesleyan has launched a three-year partnership with Doctors in Distress to support life-saving work to ease a mental health crisis facing the sector.
- 11th August 2026
Resident doctors from across Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust were recognised for their outstanding contributions to patient care and teamwork at the Trust’s annual Resident Doctor Awards.
A new social value partnership between Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland and Birmingham charity Better Pathways is creating vocational opportunities for three people with mental health issues and other complex barriers.
A new pan-European study from researchers at Aston University and Alpharmaxism has identified key behavioural factors that influence whether healthcare professionals prescribe new, novel or non-routine treatments for patients
- 3rd August 2026
People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to help shape the future of adult social care.