Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 11th September 2026
Another group of talented graduates have joined the City of Wolverhampton Council and are embarking on a career in social work as part of the national charity Frontline’s Approach Social Work programme.
- 11th September 2026
A new research project launched by Kidney Wales and Aston University will explore how living with chronic kidney disease affects people’s financial wellbeing.
As communities mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10 September 2026, the Safer Walsall Partnership (SWP) is raising awareness of the growing link between domestic abuse and suicide.
Residents across Walsall are being encouraged to start conversations, support one another and learn more about suicide prevention this World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2026.
Residents are invited to visit the Cancer Bus Tour when it stops in Walsall later this month, offering advice on cancer awareness, screening and how to stay healthy and well.
- 10th September 2026
People across Walsall will benefit from a new programme that uses the power of nature to improve health and wellbeing, helping residents access green spaces, build social connections and discover activities that support both physical and mental health.
A report by Birmingham City University (BCU) has highlighted how international nursing partnerships are transforming healthcare across the globe.
- 10th September 2026
Women in Wolverhampton who have not attended cervical cancer screening appointments will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV) home testing.
A new partnership between The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, West Midlands Cancer Alliance and Good Shepherd Wolverhampton is helping healthcare professionals better understand the barriers faced by people experiencing homelessness
- 7th September 2026
Helping people overcome barriers when they experience sight or hearing loss is the focus of a week of events in Wolverhampton.