Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 27th July 2026
Families in Wolverhampton are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a national vaccination drive.
Parents and carers are being urged to use the summer break to check their children's vaccination records and catch up on any missed immunisations, including measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
- 24th July 2026
Young students who are helping to shape services for young patients at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have played a key role in recruiting a new Children’s Ward Matron.
- 24th July 2026
More than 900 people have been referred for specialist stop smoking support since the launch of a new initiative.
A Birmingham-based wellbeing and behaviour change specialist has completed her fourth engagement with Supercharger ventures, one of EdTech accelerators.
House of Health has been named Business of the Year at the 2026 Spirit of Pakistan Awards - a celebration of arts, culture, heritage and sports held in Birmingham.
- 15th July 2026
Women across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to attend their breast screening appointment when invited and to regularly check their breasts for any unusual changes.
- 14th July 2026
Residents, communities and partner organisations across the borough are invited to have their say on a set of draft plans that will shape how health, wellbeing and care services are delivered in the coming years for people of all ages.
- 10th July 2026
Fundraisers, businesses and supporters all came together to celebrate the 10th birthday of Walsall Healthcare’s Well Wishers charity and reflect on the numerous ways it has made a difference to patients, families and staff over the last decade.
- 10th July 2026
New property bags and food supplies are being given to some patients leaving Walsall Manor Hospital, thanks to charity funding.