This week the UK has entered its third heatwave of 2025. Amber Heat health alerts have been issued and it can be difficult to find ways to keep cool. We've compiled some tips and tricks to help you cope with the heat.  One of the most important things to remember during this weather is to stay hydrated, drink enough water throughout the day to...

Calling all current students at the Recovery College! We are running a Pilot programme for our Moodle platform from October 2025, with full training provided from August onwards.What is Moodle?Moodle is a popular Learning Management System (LMS), that is currently utilised by many colleges and universities in the United Kingdom and across the world...

At The Recovery College we have partnered with Beat It Percussion to deliver Sound Relaxation sessions in previous terms. Now you can experience Sound Relaxation from the comfort of your own home by using these videos created by Beat It Percussion.  Follow this link: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video...

Each term the Spiritual Care Team join forces with the Recovery College to take students and staff on a visit to a local Faith & Belief Community. This is a great way to learn more about the different beliefs and perspectives that shape the Black Country and also see in action all the great things that Faith Communities are doing in the local c...

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 pers...

You may have seen this Advert whilst you are out and about or online, the LGBT Foundation supported by JCDecaux Community Channel, have launched a fantastic campaign - This is What a Woman Looks Like celebrating the beauty and complexity of what it means to be and look like a woman in 2025. Here's what they said in the campaign: "In ...

Learning Disability Week takes place in the third week of June every year. The theme for 2025 is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued. Being valued means that people are respected by others, and their views and feelings are listened to. Whether it's through better access t...

This week we are raising awareness for Loneliness and helping to reduce the stigma around this natural human emotion. You can read about the origin of Loneliness Awareness Week here: https://www.marmaladetrust.org/law  Here at The Recovery College we have a fantastic group called Recover Together. Recover Together is a friendly, safe space for...

It's Day 5 of Men's Health Week here at the RC.What's next? It's very simple: Continue focusing on the principles of good health and well-being discussed during the week. Missed out? Head here:   Day 1Day 2Day 3 Day 4 Remember to keep doing the following: Exercise, healthy eating, regular sleep patterns, stress management and mental ...

A warm, welcoming space for creativity at Wednesbury Library Every Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm You are welcome at any time, no need to book.  On a friday there will be a member of staff from  Just Straight Talk that can offer friendly, free advice for all life's practical bits! (Health, benefits, wellbeing, housing) The RC Tea...

It's Day 4 of Men's Health Week and today we are talking all things TOOLKIT!We will briefly explore how you can gather tools for helping with your physical and mental health. Create your own bespoke self help package that will help make a better you.  Try one of these: Daily Check-In: Take 2 minutes each morning or evening to ask yourself...

Men's Health Week continues! Today we are considering how to identify mental health challenges in men. This can broadly fall under the following categories: Behaviour, Emotional Changes, and Physical SymptomsBehaviour: Have you noticed any changes lately, within yourself or with your male friends? This could include: Withdrawing...

This week we are raising awareness for Loneliness and helping to reduce the stigma around this natural human emotion.  You can read about the origin of Loneliness Awareness Week here: https://www.marmaladetrust.org/law It's all about creating supportive communities by having open, honest conversations. There may be people in your network and c...

  Day 2 of Men's Health Week sees us embrace the Can Do Challenge!  This stands for:ConnectActiveNoticeDiscoverOfferConnect: Call an old friend over the phone or drop them a text. Connection is so important if you have lost your sense of belonging, or if you feel you don't know who to talk to. Pick up where you left off, a good frien...

 From 9th June - 16th June it's Men's Health Week, and here at the RC we have a tonne of tips, links and general reminders to be excellent to yourself for all the men out there! It's Day 1, and today we are posing the question:  Why Men's Mental Health Matters: Men's mental health is crucial because: It directly impacts well-being, r...

Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. This year's theme, is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion. So, What is Loneliness?  Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal that we need more. Definition: Lon...

Volunteering comes in many forms, you may volunteer in a school, a library or shop. You may volunteer by supporting a neighbour. Volunteering can take many forms but at the root of volunteering is that we are using our time, skills and energy to support others. And did you know it not only helps others it can also ...

Would you like to start volunteering but not sure where to start? Across the Black Country there are many organisations that support you on your journey to volunteering. They can help you decide what area you would like to volunteer, whether it is in retail, charity, outdoors. One of the most well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact i...

Happy Pride Month! Throughout the month we will be celebrating Pride so keep an eye out on our socials and blogs as we will be sharing and highlighting what's going on across the Black Country throughout June and how we are celebrating this year at the college! Over the years, Pride Month has expanded to encompass a wide range of activities, i...

This week is Volunteers Week (2nd-8th June) and we are taking the opportunity to thank all our volunteers at The Recovery College and those who volunteer in our communities across the Black Country. We appreciate everything you support us with from co-facilitating in sessions, to volunteering your time by supporting to ...