Bloxwich Launchpad is a brand-new digital skills and business incubation centre in the heart of Bloxwich. The Recovery College has been providing information and taster sessions with the launchpad throughout 2024 - present. Now the Launchpad has fully opened, we are excited to announce we will be running a six week course with the Le...

 It's the final day of our World Suicide Prevention campaign. To recap, we have covered the following subjects:Myths Vs FactsHow to talk to someone who is strugglingSigns of Suicide Risk and how to respondPlease refer back to our earlier blogs for more info on each of these topics.Today we are looking at the helplines and support services that...

For today's World Suicide Prevention Day post we are looking at - What are the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide?These can include: Behavioural Signs Searching for ways to end their life (online, with means, etc.) Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they once enjoyed Giving away prized possessions or getting affa...

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here at the Recovery College we have rolled out information, hints and tips throughout the week. Yesterday we focused on Myths vs Facts of suicide and today, we are looking at how to talk to someone you are worried about, and who may have suicidal thoughts. Here are 5 practical tips for starting a conversation...

For the second instalment leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day, we are looking at Myths Vs Facts surrounding suicide. Here's a clear myths vs. facts list about suicide, based on mental health research and guidance from key organisations.Myth 1 - Talking about suicide will put the idea in someone's headFact - Talking openly and ...

News! Our wonderful Information Sessions are restarting for the Autumn term. These will take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm commencing the 19th September until 14th November. You can also join us via Zoom. You will receive a warm welcome from the marketing team, with a short presenta...

Ideal for All is a user-led charity and social enterprise working to make life better for disabled, elderly and vulnerable people and their carers. We are pleased to share their weekly schedule of activities, taking place across: Smethwick, Oldbury, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Tipton. Everything from Garden Peer Support sessions through...

World Suicide Prevention Day – Wednesday, 10th September This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be shining a light on suicide prevention. Together, we can create hope, support, and understanding in our communities. The theme this year is: Change the Narrative. Throughout the week, and especially on Wednesday, we'll be focusing o...

Recently, you may have seen the Recovery College mentioning our new Nature Prescribing course and wondered - just what is it? For starters, it's a brand new course we are very excited to introduce to prospective students in September. This course will take us through the magical season of Autumn, right up to the end of November. ...

Interested in Nature and how it can assist with your wellbeing? Then the Recovery College has something for you! With co-produced content from the RSPB, we are proud to present our new Nature Prescribing course.Here are some of the activities you can expect:Bark RubbingCreating leaf mandalasSilent / Connection WalkingScavenger HuntsAnd more! For ou...

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...

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 ...

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...

  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...

Bloxwich Launchpad, opening in September 2025, is an exciting new centre in the heart of Bloxwich, offering digital skills support and training for local people and small businesses. Funded through the Government's Town Deal and delivered by Walsall Council, Launchpad will bring together local partners to help people upskill, access support to...

Wear It Green Day – Standing Together for Mental Health 💚 As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, our team went all in on the Green Theme – and the energy across our Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall bases was incredible!  From green outfits and to self care themed games, mindfulness sessions, and creative expression activities, the day was packe...

Talking about your mental health can be difficult, and it can be especially tough to reach out and ask for help in times of crisis. Stigma and discrimination still cloud many people's perceptions of poor mental health and mental illness, and it can be easy to worry about assumptions and judgements that might follow after reaching out for support. F...

On Wednesday 19th February between 9am - 1pm you can catch the Recovery College team at the Bloxwich Launchpad Business and Skills Expo Event. Our team will be discussing our Digital Inclusion Project and the Black Country Connected scheme.  Both of these projects are a great way to reach those who are digitally exclud...