Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
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.
- 30th July 2026
Lifesaving bleed control kits have been installed in all 3 City of Wolverhampton Council run WV Active leisure centres, thanks to a partnership with the organisation Daggers Down.
- 29th July 2026
With warm weather expected to continue, Walsall residents are being reminded to stay safe in the heat and look out for friends, family and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to hot weather.
Walsall residents are being encouraged to make informed choices about hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccination, as World Hepatitis Day is marked on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers of eligible teenagers and young adults to make sure they do not miss out on a free MenB vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college.
- 29th July 2026
Pregnant women, parents, guardians, carers, and those who have had babies in the last 12 months at Walsall Manor Hospital, are being asked to take part in a research study.