Documents - The Recovery College https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub?format=html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Winter Coats Collection Sandwell https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1634-winter-coats-collection-sandwell?format=html Winter Coats Collection Sandwell As temperatures dip this winter, life gets harder for people living on the streets and for those living below the poverty line who are pushed into the position of choosing whether to heat or eat – that’s where a coat donation can help.

If you need a coat you can visit any Sandwell Library and ask the staff/volunteers for support and more information.

Warm winter coats for all ages groups including for babies, children and adult sizes. We are also collecting fleeces, waterproofs, baby cot sleeping bags, snow suits for babies and young children, pram footmuffs and hats, scarves and gloves. We ask that all items are clean, in good condition and with a functioning zip (if there is one).

 

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1634-winter-coats-collection-sandwell?format=html As temperatures dip this winter, life gets harder for people living on the streets and for those living below the poverty line who are pushed into the position of choosing whether to heat or eat – that’s where a coat donation can help.

If you need a coat you can visit any Sandwell Library and ask the staff/volunteers for support and more information.

Warm winter coats for all ages groups including for babies, children and adult sizes. We are also collecting fleeces, waterproofs, baby cot sleeping bags, snow suits for babies and young children, pram footmuffs and hats, scarves and gloves. We ask that all items are clean, in good condition and with a functioning zip (if there is one).

 

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:47 +0000 Winter Warmth and Wellness Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1633-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events-1?format=html Winter Warmth and Wellness Events There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1633-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events-1?format=html There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:25 +0000 Winter Warmth and Wellness Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1632-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events?format=html Winter Warmth and Wellness Events There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1632-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events?format=html There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:24 +0000 Wolverhampton Winter Wellbeing Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1631-wolverhampton-winter-wellbeing-events?format=html Wolverhampton Winter Wellbeing Events wolverhampton winter wellbeing

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1631-wolverhampton-winter-wellbeing-events?format=html wolverhampton winter wellbeing

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:17:22 +0000 Sound Relaxation by Beat It Percussion https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video/1630-sound-relaxation-by-beat-it-percussion?format=html Sound Relaxation by Beat It Percussion Enjoy a beautiful relaxing experience in the comfort of your home. Use the breathing exercise to calm yourself when things start to get too much.

Follow the visualisation to take yourself to a place of calm.

Take yourself to your peaceful place by the sea before you go to bed or any time you feel the need for a little 'escape'.

Best with headphones or speakers on your computer. Relax, this is for you.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video/1630-sound-relaxation-by-beat-it-percussion?format=html Enjoy a beautiful relaxing experience in the comfort of your home. Use the breathing exercise to calm yourself when things start to get too much.

Follow the visualisation to take yourself to a place of calm.

Take yourself to your peaceful place by the sea before you go to bed or any time you feel the need for a little 'escape'.

Best with headphones or speakers on your computer. Relax, this is for you.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Video Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:36:11 +0000 All Veteran Wellbeing Project https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/guides/1629-all-veteran-wellbeing-project?format=html All Veteran Wellbeing Project This project is open to ALL Veterans, Family members of Veterans and those for care for Veterans. Participants must be living within the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton).

Are you an Armed Forces Forces Veteran, Veteran family member or do you care for a veteran living in the Black Country?

Tough Enough To Care are offering free mental health and emotional wellbeing training for you. Funded by Thrive Together, this project offers: Mental Health awareness training sessions 12 week programme to develop personal empowerment

Regular Peer to Peer Support groups

Access to a growing network of Veteran Ambassadors Veterans, family members and carers can access the project for FREE via:

Email: info@toughenoughtocare.org Phone: 01384 270359 Website: https://toughenoughtocare.help/training/all-veteran-wellbeing-project/

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/guides/1629-all-veteran-wellbeing-project?format=html This project is open to ALL Veterans, Family members of Veterans and those for care for Veterans. Participants must be living within the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton).

Are you an Armed Forces Forces Veteran, Veteran family member or do you care for a veteran living in the Black Country?

Tough Enough To Care are offering free mental health and emotional wellbeing training for you. Funded by Thrive Together, this project offers: Mental Health awareness training sessions 12 week programme to develop personal empowerment

Regular Peer to Peer Support groups

Access to a growing network of Veteran Ambassadors Veterans, family members and carers can access the project for FREE via:

Email: info@toughenoughtocare.org Phone: 01384 270359 Website: https://toughenoughtocare.help/training/all-veteran-wellbeing-project/

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides/Workbooks/Leaflets Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:23:11 +0000 Family Hub Wellbeing Workshops https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1628-family-hub-wellbeing-workshops?format=html Family Hub Wellbeing Workshops Learn valuable strategies and tips to navigate the challenges of parenting while prioritizing your own mental health and wellness.

Connect with other parents, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered and supported.

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1628-family-hub-wellbeing-workshops?format=html Learn valuable strategies and tips to navigate the challenges of parenting while prioritizing your own mental health and wellness.

Connect with other parents, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered and supported.

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:15:51 +0000 Healthwatch Survey for Deaf / hard of hearing community https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1627-healthwatch-survey-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-community?format=html Healthwatch Survey for Deaf / hard of hearing community  This is an important survey by Healthwatch Wolverhampton which is focusing on the communication barriers that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when using local Wolverhampton NHS hospital services.

The online survey is now live, please share amongst your networks and with anyone you know who is Deaf or hard of hearing, so we can make a positive change in our local hospitals.  

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1627-healthwatch-survey-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-community?format=html  This is an important survey by Healthwatch Wolverhampton which is focusing on the communication barriers that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when using local Wolverhampton NHS hospital services.

The online survey is now live, please share amongst your networks and with anyone you know who is Deaf or hard of hearing, so we can make a positive change in our local hospitals.  

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:12:14 +0000 Free Suicide Awareness Training Online https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/learning-about-my-mental-illness/website-6/1626-free-suicide-awareness-training-online?format=html Free Suicide Awareness Training Online This Suicide Awareness Training is a short, free, online course that can be taken by anyone who wants to learn basic suicide awareness and prevention skills.

The training is aimed at anyone aged 16 and over who wants to know what to do if they’re ever in a situation where someone they know or see may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

This is a short online course that can be taken at your own pace. You can choose the parts of the course that you interact with. We recommend allowing yourself at least 30 minutes.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/learning-about-my-mental-illness/website-6/1626-free-suicide-awareness-training-online?format=html This Suicide Awareness Training is a short, free, online course that can be taken by anyone who wants to learn basic suicide awareness and prevention skills.

The training is aimed at anyone aged 16 and over who wants to know what to do if they’re ever in a situation where someone they know or see may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

This is a short online course that can be taken at your own pace. You can choose the parts of the course that you interact with. We recommend allowing yourself at least 30 minutes.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:02:11 +0000 Adult Learn to Cycle https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-physical-health/guides-workbooks-leaflets/1625-adult-learn-to-cycle?format=html Adult Learn to Cycle There will be a series of free adult cycling events – ranging from learn to ride sessions on Saturdays throughout the summer, to Dr Bike and Led rides. Please see attached poster for details. For the learn to ride session being held at the centre for oneness on Saturday 28th June from 2-4pm, we will be offering some information on bike safety

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-physical-health/guides-workbooks-leaflets/1625-adult-learn-to-cycle?format=html There will be a series of free adult cycling events – ranging from learn to ride sessions on Saturdays throughout the summer, to Dr Bike and Led rides. Please see attached poster for details. For the learn to ride session being held at the centre for oneness on Saturday 28th June from 2-4pm, we will be offering some information on bike safety

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides/Workbooks/Leaflets Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:56:18 +0000 Mens Health Walk in Sandwell https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-5/1624-mens-health-walk?format=html Mens Health Walk in Sandwell This initiative will integrate community park walks in each town, encouraging local participation while promoting key services that support mental health, with a specific focus on men’s wellbeing.

The event will be held in alignment with Men’s Mental Health Week, which begins on 9th June 2025, with scheduled activities taking place on 13th, 14th, and 15th June 2025.

Community-led 5K/1 hour park walks in each of Sandwell’s towns, open to residents. These walks will serve as an opportunity to engage with local mental health services, raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, and promote the support networks available.

Friday 13th June

  • Brunswick Park Wednesbury start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point by the play area.

Saturday 14th June

  • Sandwell Valley West Bromwich start time 10.30 am – meeting point the visitors’ centre
  • Britannia Park Rowley start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point MUGA area by car park of B4171

Sunday 15th June

  • Lightwoods Park Smethwick start time 10.30 am – meeting point Lightwoods House
  • West Smethwick Park Smethwick- 13.00/15 pm – end of event and linked to and other activities being planned
]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-5/1624-mens-health-walk?format=html This initiative will integrate community park walks in each town, encouraging local participation while promoting key services that support mental health, with a specific focus on men’s wellbeing.

The event will be held in alignment with Men’s Mental Health Week, which begins on 9th June 2025, with scheduled activities taking place on 13th, 14th, and 15th June 2025.

Community-led 5K/1 hour park walks in each of Sandwell’s towns, open to residents. These walks will serve as an opportunity to engage with local mental health services, raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, and promote the support networks available.

Friday 13th June

  • Brunswick Park Wednesbury start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point by the play area.

Saturday 14th June

  • Sandwell Valley West Bromwich start time 10.30 am – meeting point the visitors’ centre
  • Britannia Park Rowley start time – 13.30/45 – meeting point MUGA area by car park of B4171

Sunday 15th June

  • Lightwoods Park Smethwick start time 10.30 am – meeting point Lightwoods House
  • West Smethwick Park Smethwick- 13.00/15 pm – end of event and linked to and other activities being planned
]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:54:06 +0000 Safer 6 Wednesbury Community Walk https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-5/1623-safer-6-wednesbury-community-walk?format=html Safer 6 Wednesbury Community Walk The Safer 6 campaign is an annual community initiative led by Sandwell Council in collaboration with the Safer Sandwell Partnership, which includes West Midlands Police, WM Fire Service, probation and various voluntary organisations. Running for 6 weeks, the campaign focusses on each of the 6 towns in Sandwell- dedicating a week to each. During these weeks, a series of events and activities are organised to address local concerns and promote safety and wellbeing. In Wednesbury we will hold a launch day on Saturday 21st June in the town centre. The safer 6 event in Wednesbury will then run from Monday 23rd June to Sunday 29th June

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-5/1623-safer-6-wednesbury-community-walk?format=html The Safer 6 campaign is an annual community initiative led by Sandwell Council in collaboration with the Safer Sandwell Partnership, which includes West Midlands Police, WM Fire Service, probation and various voluntary organisations. Running for 6 weeks, the campaign focusses on each of the 6 towns in Sandwell- dedicating a week to each. During these weeks, a series of events and activities are organised to address local concerns and promote safety and wellbeing. In Wednesbury we will hold a launch day on Saturday 21st June in the town centre. The safer 6 event in Wednesbury will then run from Monday 23rd June to Sunday 29th June

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:52:10 +0000 Baby Club in Wednesbury https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-5/1621-baby-club-in-wednesbury?format=html Baby Club in Wednesbury free sessions for parents/carers with babies between 0-12 months every Thursday 1:30-2:30pm at Wednesbury Family Hub

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-5/1621-baby-club-in-wednesbury?format=html free sessions for parents/carers with babies between 0-12 months every Thursday 1:30-2:30pm at Wednesbury Family Hub

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Fri, 23 May 2025 10:22:39 +0000 SPEAK Papyrus Training Punjabi https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1620-speak-papyrus-training-punjabi?format=html SPEAK Papyrus Training Punjabi Funded Suicide Prevention Training

Papyrus currently have spaces on their Funded Sandwell SP-EAK online session.

EC: SPEAK - Sandwell 17 | Papyrus

They will also be delivering a session in Punjabi at Smethwick Gurdwara on 8th June 2pm-5.30pm,

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1620-speak-papyrus-training-punjabi?format=html Funded Suicide Prevention Training

Papyrus currently have spaces on their Funded Sandwell SP-EAK online session.

EC: SPEAK - Sandwell 17 | Papyrus

They will also be delivering a session in Punjabi at Smethwick Gurdwara on 8th June 2pm-5.30pm,

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Fri, 23 May 2025 10:20:31 +0000 Public Health Dudley https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1619-public-health-dudley?format=html Public Health Dudley Dudley Public Health and Wellbeing is part of Dudley Council. Our purpose is to help residents, families and communities live longer, healthier and safer lives.

Our goals are:

  • To keep people well
  • To prevent ill health in people at high risk
  • To maximise the quality of life of people affected by ill health

We provide insight for all the family. We cover information to do with physical, emotional and mental health across all ages from early years to later life. We provide services to help you live well, such as free outdoor exercise classes and help to quit smoking.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1619-public-health-dudley?format=html Dudley Public Health and Wellbeing is part of Dudley Council. Our purpose is to help residents, families and communities live longer, healthier and safer lives.

Our goals are:

  • To keep people well
  • To prevent ill health in people at high risk
  • To maximise the quality of life of people affected by ill health

We provide insight for all the family. We cover information to do with physical, emotional and mental health across all ages from early years to later life. We provide services to help you live well, such as free outdoor exercise classes and help to quit smoking.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:29:39 +0000 New Men's Walking and Talking Group in Walsall https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/website-8/1618-new-mens-walking-and-talking-group-in-walsall?format=html New Men's Walking and Talking Group in Walsall  

New Walk starting 7th April in Walsall

  • No need to book
  • No booking fees. Completely free
  • Just turn up at the time and location
  • Non judgemental. Peer Support

Men Walking & Talking | Mental Health Walks UK

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/website-8/1618-new-mens-walking-and-talking-group-in-walsall?format=html  

New Walk starting 7th April in Walsall

  • No need to book
  • No booking fees. Completely free
  • Just turn up at the time and location
  • Non judgemental. Peer Support

Men Walking & Talking | Mental Health Walks UK

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:21:45 +0000 Recovery & Wellbeing Newsletter in Sandwell March 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1617-recovery-wellbeing-newsletter-in-sandwell-march-2025?format=html Recovery & Wellbeing Newsletter in Sandwell March 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1617-recovery-wellbeing-newsletter-in-sandwell-march-2025?format=html lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:18:09 +0000 Women's Indoor Walking Cricket https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-physical-health/guides-workbooks-leaflets/1616-womens-indoor-walking-cricket?format=html Women's Indoor Walking Cricket Women's Walking Cricket Group for Women Aged 50 and over

Every Thursday 10am-11.30am

Thimblemill REC, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 ENR

Improve your physical and mental wellbeing!

All sessions are adapted with a softer ball, just wear comfortable clothes and enjoy

To book or find out more please call 0121 437 0033

or email wellbeing@ageuksandwell.org.uk

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-physical-health/guides-workbooks-leaflets/1616-womens-indoor-walking-cricket?format=html Women's Walking Cricket Group for Women Aged 50 and over

Every Thursday 10am-11.30am

Thimblemill REC, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 ENR

Improve your physical and mental wellbeing!

All sessions are adapted with a softer ball, just wear comfortable clothes and enjoy

To book or find out more please call 0121 437 0033

or email wellbeing@ageuksandwell.org.uk

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides/Workbooks/Leaflets Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:17:38 +0000 Coffee Mates in Smethwick https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/community/1615-coffee-mates-in-smethwick?format=html Coffee Mates in Smethwick Are you over 50 and looking for a friendly group to join for a drink and a chat? You are welcome at Coffee Mates!

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/community/1615-coffee-mates-in-smethwick?format=html Are you over 50 and looking for a friendly group to join for a drink and a chat? You are welcome at Coffee Mates!

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Community Spaces Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:04:17 +0000 Half Term Sport Session https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/community/1614-half-term-sport-session?format=html Half Term Sport Session Join for a free two day community sport event for young people aged 11-18 

Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th February 10am-4pm

Salvation Army, 6 Merton Close, Oldbury, B68 8NG

All abilities welcome


Football

Dodgeball

Flag Football

and more

 

 

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-social-activities-in-my-community/community/1614-half-term-sport-session?format=html Join for a free two day community sport event for young people aged 11-18 

Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th February 10am-4pm

Salvation Army, 6 Merton Close, Oldbury, B68 8NG

All abilities welcome


Football

Dodgeball

Flag Football

and more

 

 

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Community Spaces Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:38:12 +0000