(Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the name (un)spoken word because talking about mental health, wellbeing and life can sometimes be difficult and remain unspoken. Join them on World Mental Health ...

By creating hope through action, Black Country Healthcare aim to bring people together across the Black Country to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention along with the impacts suicide can have on those left behind. Providing professional advice on suicide prevention from Black Country Healthcare clinicians and h...

All these events are brought to you by the community inclusion team, at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation. To bring people together across the Black Country, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Receive professional advice from our clinicians as well as partner organisations, giving you the opportunity to discus...

Alcohol Awareness Week activities and events 3-9 July 2023 Alcohol Awareness Week provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the support available, Recovery Near You, the City of Wolverhampton Council and key partner organisations will be holding a series of events across the city, including providing free liver health checks and Hepatitis...

To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are also running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College this Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you ...

Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. 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...

To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College next Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you are, celeb...

Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. 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...

This week is National Carers Week (5th - 11th June 2023) By raising awareness of caring and the challenges that come along with caring. Highlighting and recognising the contributions they make in our communities today. ? Looking for further support? Here are a few carer support organisations. Home | Carers Week Carers: help and support - Citizens A...

This week is Volunteers Week (1st - 7th June) and we are taking the opportunity to thank all our volunteers and friends of members at The Recovery College and in our communities. We appreciate everything you have supported us in from co-facilitating in sessions, to volunteering your time in the Moodle group and so much more. Thank you to the member...

Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. 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...

Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.It's our last day of the mini campaign, so we wanted this to be a good one for you. We know the journey of tackling anxiety ...

Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.As we progress throughout this week, we are looking at websites and resources that can help you combat anxiety. There is a lot ou...

Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.To encourage more dialogue and to help you find more resources, this week we are sharing helpful websites that will assist in you...

Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem. This week we are highlighting helpful websites that can help you overcome your anxiety and get you back on track. Today we ...

Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.If you wou...

Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are "packages" of genes in the body. They determine how ababy's body forms and functions as it grows.Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause.Down syndrome usually...

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on the 21st March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws; 69 people were killed, and 180 were injured. Since 1966, the UN has called for the Internatio...

World Oral Health Day aims to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health. Be proud of your mouth! What goes on in your mouth can often be an indication of your overall health, so be sure to look after those teeth and gums and brush up on your oral knowledge here: World Oral Health Day...

As we draw near to the end of LGBTQ+ History month, we hope you have found our resources helpful. We have included quotes from members of staff from the Recovery College throughout February, as well as links to websites. If you scroll to the bottom of this blog post you will find Related Posts to help you. It's been an amazing month and w...