Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 30th April 2026
This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, healthcare staff from across the Black Country are raising awareness of the causes of the condition, including potential signs and where to seek advice.
- 30th April 2026
Walsall patients are taking part in a national study to look at whether chemotherapy is likely to benefit those being treated for stage 2 and stage 3 bowel cancer.
- 29th April 2026
An NHS double decker bus will be coming to Wolverhampton next Wednesday (6 May, 2026) to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and the importance of early detection.
- 29th April 2026
Parents of young children in Wolverhampton are invited to attend a Maternal Mental Health Week event next Wednesday 6 May.
This is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and people in Wolverhampton are being reminded of the symptoms – and the importance of regular screening.
A new website has been launched for Real Food Rebellion, a national initiative helping young people better understand food and make healthier choices.
- 22nd April 2026
Children and young people who have missed one of their school aged vaccinations are invited to get them at a special catch up clinic taking place this weekend.
- 25th March 2026
A £1.5 million boost has funded state-of-the-art equipment at a West Midlands NHS Trust which means quicker access to life-saving treatments and faster diagnosis of rare and infectious diseases.
- 18th March 2026
People are being urged to be aware of the symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) as Wolverhampton prepares to mark World TB Day on Tuesday (24 March, 2026).
The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has opened a new cardiac catheter lab, which will reduce waiting times for patients undergoing cardiology procedures.