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    Stay Well This Winter: Get Vaccinated at a Mobile Clinic

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    The mobile vaccination clinic for Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations will be at Tipton Shopping Centre, Tipton Market Place, Unity Walk, Tipton, DY4 8EZ tomorrow, Saturday 15th November from 10am – 2pm. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.. As winter approaches and viruses spread, flu mobile vaccination clinics are being set up to encourage people to stay wel...

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    Movember Move Challenge with Sir Mo Farah!

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    Did you know? 8 out of 10 British men would find it helpful if someone asked if they were having a difficult time. But less than half of that say they've actually ever been asked. Follow Sir Mo's advice and change men's health for the better. In this YouTube link get inside the mind of Sir Mo Farah and see how he'd tackle the Movember Move&nbs...

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    Celebrate 10 years of The Recovery College with Kuli Kaur-Wilson

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     To celebrate 10 Years of The Recovery College for the Black Country we sat down with past and present members of our team along with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust executives to reflect on their experiences and the impact of The Recovery College over the last decade.  In our latest video release meet Kuli Kaur-Wilson, Chie...

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    Remembrance Day

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    At 11 o'clock on 11 November, we pay tribute to all those who have died in conflict, to honour all who have served — past and present.  They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. The RC Team -...

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    Join The Recovery College this Friday in Sandwell!

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    Come and Join us for our final Information Session in November. These will take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the 14th November. You can also join us via Zoom. Everyone is welcome: this applies to potential future students and NHS staff who may want to know a bit more about the s...

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    Coffee and Cake at Castle Hill Dudley

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    We are happy to share this new community opportunity in Dudley.  From 4th November - 12th February there will be a Coffee and Cake community group open to anyone!  This event is free of charge and a great place for local residents to socialise and connect with others in the community.  The organisers ask for you to get in touch to bo...

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    Movember at the Recovery College

    Movember at the Recovery College

    Movember: Growing Awareness, Sparking Conversations This November, The Recovery College for the Black Country is joining the global Movember movement — a month dedicated to raising awareness around men's health, in particular mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Movember is more than just an excuse to grow a mo...

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    Celebrate 10 years of The Recovery College with our Principal Kerry - YouTube

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     In case you didn't know The Recovery College is 10 years old! Last week we kicked off our celebration with a video featuring past and present members of our team along with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust executives. This week the videos continue as we sit down with Recovery College Principal Kerry.  Happy Watching!  A...

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    With our communities - November Newsletter

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     We are pleased to share the latest edition of With our communities - a newsletter produced by PCREF at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust highlighting news, events and opportunities across the Black Country. This edition has a focus on Dudley. With our communities - issue 3 - November 2025 In this edition read about Dudley MP Sonia...

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    The Recovery College Expansion - 10 years of the RC!

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    Let's take another dive back into the archives.  Over the last 10 years The Recovery College has experienced incredible transformation. In 2023 The Recovery College expanded out of Sandwell to open physical sites in Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall.   To open our venues we hosted events for members of the public, students ...

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    10 Years of The Recovery College - Original Newsletter

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    We are delighted to be celebrating 10 years of supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey.  It's been great to take a dive through our archives and see how The Recovery College began. In today's blog post we're sharing this original newsletter from October 2015!  Download PDF File Here 10 Years later we are s...

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    Register today for our Men's Wellbeing course

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    Do you identify as male? Are you searching for a safe place to connect with others?  Our Men's Wellbeing course starts on Monday 27th of October. If you're interested please contact the college on 0121 543 4061 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. What to expect: A course for men to come together over 4 weeks in a safe space to ta...

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    Standing Firm in Power and Pride Black History Month

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    It's Black History Month. This year, the theme highlights the profound contributions made by Black people be they leaders, activists, or pioneers who have shaped history, while also looking towards a future of continued empowerment, unity, and growth.  On Black History Month website you can find interviews with public figures across the arts, ...

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    10 Year Anniversary Film is coming!

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    Our 10 Year Anniversary celebrations continue this week with another dip into the archives. This time from 2018, where we have a Care and Share Cuppa session, one of our health walks, a taster session with Beat It! Percussion and a visit from the spiritual care team. It goes without saying that we offer a huge range of activities here at the R...

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    Happy Diwali!

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    Happy Diwali! Diwali also known as Deepavali and the Festival of Light is a Hindu festival celebrated over five days, It symbolises the victory of Light over Darkness. The word Diwali means "row of lights" in an Ancient language of India, called Sanskrit. Traditionally, small oil lamps (Diya's) are lit and placed in the windows. The festival b...

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    Tour of Dudley Recovery College

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    Step Inside our Recovery College in Dudley. Welcome back to our series of YouTube videos sharing our 4 venues across the Black Country. We understand that it can feel daunting visiting a new space for the first time so we want to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Take a look inside our 4 buildings and experience each location of T...

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    Black History Month - Standing firm in Power and Pride, Trailblazers

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    As we continue writing about Black History Month we focus on theme of Standing firm in Power and Pride.  This month we honour trailblazers like John Edmonstone, Dido Elizabeth Belle, Fanny Eaton, and George Bridgetower — figures whose legacies shaped our culture, challenged prejudice, and inspired generations.  George Bridgetowe...

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    The 10 Year Recovery College Celebrations Continue...

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    In case you haven't heard us shouting it from the rooftops, the Recovery College for the Black Country is celebrating its 10th Year!Today we are once again taking a dip into our archives, this time from 2017, with shots of Quayside drop in sessions and Refocus on Recovery Workshops.But that's not all! In the slideshow below you can also see ke...

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    Black Country Foodbank Opens new centre in Tipton

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    We are pleased to inform you that a new Black Country Foodbank has opened to support people in need within the local community. Location: New Testament Church of God, Life Centre, Horseley Heath, Tipton, DY4 7QTOpening Date: Thursday 9th October 2025Opening Times: Every Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm This new centre will operate weekly and will ...

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    Information Session this Friday!

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    Our wonderful Information Sessions have been going down a storm this term. This is your chance to find out more about what we do, our ethos, and how we can help you build your skills and strengths! The Information Sessions take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm commencing the ...

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