This year can be a tough time for some, so here are a few helplines to call if you feel like you need some extra support over the Christmas period: NHS 111 Option 2 Mind - 0300 102 1234 Rethink - 0800 008 6516 Samaritans: 116 123 Papyrus: 0800 068 4141

Ho-Ho Ho Merry Christmas! We're delighted to share our Recovery College Christmas Newsletter. As we wrap up the year this winter edition features a reflection of our last term, updates on Recovery College activities, tips and tricks to help you cope with the winter season and much more.  Click here to have a read: http...

Dear Students, we need your thoughts and opinions! An opportunity has been brought to The Recovery College for us to deliver a "Floristry For Wellbeing" session. We would like to ask if this is something that may interest you? There may be a contribution needed in order to participate (roughly £10) Please answer the poll below. Any questions, pleas...

The next video in our 10 Year Celebration series features Melvena, Melvena is the Deputy Director for Planned Care Services Adult Mental Health. She was part of the original team who brought The Recovery College to Sandwell, in this video she talks about those early days and how The Recovery College continues to support people in the...

The Recovery College are excited to release the next video in our 10 Years of The Recovery College series. Meet Carolyn Green, Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We asked Carolyn a few questions about The Recovery College, the value it brings to the black country community and Black Co...

We have a great new opportunity available at The Recovery College.. Join us to co-produce an important new workshop!  The aim of the new EUPD* workshop will be to provide people with information on the diagnosis of EUPD/BPD*, to debunk some common misconceptions and to explore what support is available. If you are interested, please ...

World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with the virus. Mor...

*This event is open to all students and volunteers of The Recovery College for the Black Country. Also our partners and Black Country Healthcare NHS Professionals. Dear Students,  We are delighted to invite you to our Autumn/Winter End of Term Celebration, where we will be celebrating your successes and showcasing all your great...

Are you searching for a volunteering opportunity?  We are sharing these opportunities on behalf of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust  🎨Ward Activities Volunteer – Penn Hospital (Female Ward) We are seeking a volunteer to support the team with facilitating activities for patients. Activities may include games, arts/crafts, gard...

It's the end of our Autumn Term so What's next? For our current students we have entered our 'review period'. Each of you will be contacted by one of the team to chat about the term, what you've enjoyed and achieved. If you have not been contacted please be patient as the facilitators will be connecting with you soon! It is  important you...

 We're sharing this event and initiative in support of Sandwell Council and Black Country Women's Aid to stand against violence towards women and girls. As part of the Sandwell Stands campaign, Sandwell Council are hosting community events in each of Sandwell's six towns during 16 Days of Action - you're welcome to attend&n...

Up next on our YouTube channel, meet Emma from Black Country Healthcare Spiritual Care Team.  YouTube Link: Celebrate 10 Years of The Recovery College with Emma, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The spiritual care team offer support through 1-to-1 sessions. These can involve someone talking to them about their life,...

Need something warm? Every library has a rail of coats and clothing available — take what you need, no questions asked, for free. Last winter, hundreds of families benefited. Here is a list of Libraries in Sandwell and their opening times: Sandwell Library Opening Times Ideal for All, based in Smethwick, are hosting a winter coat donation and colle...

Up next in our YouTube series celebrating 10 Years of The Recovery College meet Sarah, one of our Learning Support Assistants.  Sarah has been involved with The Recovery College for many years and is so passionate about personal mental health recovery. Here she discusses CHIME, gives advice for anyone interested in joining the college and her ...

As our Autumn Term draws to a close we are excited to share our new timetable that begins in January! Our Spring Timetable is jampacked with courses that you can attended Face to Face at one of our Recovery College Bases or you can attend online via Zoom. Click here for our new timetable: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bd66c98497.html If you ha...

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...

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...

Celebrate 10 years of The Recovery College with Kuli Kaur Wilson

 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...

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 -...

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...