Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
With Stoptober beginning on 1 October, Walsall residents are being encouraged to quit smoking and choose the support that works for them as part of the national stop smoking campaign.
- 25th September 2026
Acivico has successfully completed a major water infrastructure upgrade at Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, helping to improve the reliability and resilience of a facility that provides important services to the local community.
- 25th September 2026
West Midlands-based creative director and founder of Nataliia Korol Design, Nataliia Korol, has collaborated with SoulBrite Ltd for Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF).
- 24th September 2026
With free flu vaccinations are now underway in Wolverhampton schools, parents and carers are being reminded to complete consent forms as soon as possible – so their children can become Flu Fighters this winter.
Walsall Council is highlighting simple steps residents can take to stay active, strong and independent during Falls Prevention Awareness Week (21-25 September), as part of its wider Healthy Ageing campaign.
Walsall’s Food Partnership is highlighting the work taking place across the borough to support healthy eating among children and young people.
Walsall residents are being encouraged to take small steps to support their health, wellbeing and independence as Walsall Council marked World Alzheimer's Day on Monday 21 September.
- 22nd September 2026
A nine-year-old Walsall patient has been given a special behind-the-scenes look at his favourite animals, thanks to the Well Wishers charity and West Midlands Safari Park.
Walsall students heading to university this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (MenB).
- 18th September 2026
Medilink Midlands has strengthened its commitment to the region’s innovation economy through its investment in Midlands Mindforge.