Stress Awareness month is a national and annual campaign ran by The Stress Management Society to raise awareness of stress and how it impacts our wellbeing, to create a safe space for dialogues surrounding stress and to tackle, reduce and remove the stigma of stress. This year's theme is Little by Little, a little becomes a lot. #Lit...

Today is International Day of Happiness! It is a day which aims to promote happiness and compassion in our world. To celebrate the power of happiness, to transform lives and make the world a better place for all. Here are four things you can do to help build a happier community where you are! 1. Give positive comments to as many people as you ...

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 Dental community unites ...

Beat It Sandwell are offering Sound Relaxation sessions at a number of locations throughout March.  These sessions are free for adults living in Sandwell who have a disability or long-term condition. These are Drop in sessions, all are welcome.  If you have any questions get in touch: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call...

If you are a resident in the Sandwell area you may be eligible for a free health check at one of their drop-in centres.  To book in - Call 0800 2545 163 or visit nhshealthcheck.randox.com Dates, Locations and Timings are listed here and in image below: 19th March - Wednesbury Leisure Centre 10:15am -15:30pm 20th March - Haden Hi...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neur...

15th March is recognised as World Sleep Day. It is an annual event focusing on the importance of sleep. Sleep improves cognition, concentration, productivity, and overall mental health. (World Sleep Day 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024) Did you know that we spend approximately a third of our lives asleep? Sleep is an essent...

This All Age Directory has been produced by Sandwell Council for anyone living in Sandwell. The services included cover a range of needs from information to crisis support. Each resource has been placed into categories for you to access what you need.  C = (Child) Service up to the age of 18 A = (Adult) Service from the age of 18T = ...

This week it is Nutrition and Hydration Week!  The purpose of this week is to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being in health and social care!  One of the aim's is to Reinforce, Focus and Energis...

The latest edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell Newsletter is available to view online here as a full colour flipbook:  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/9f0966444c.html This is an excellent resource for anyone looking to access services in the Sandwell area, with information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities to build...

As you have come across this blog post you might be wondering What is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laughter.  What are the benefits? This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.  Do...

Do you want to learn new self-care treatments? or Do you have a beauty or skincare question you would like answered?  Walsall College is holding a *free beauty and skin care course starting on 8th April! The weekly course will be held at Pleck Library Campus with sessions taking place on Mondays at either 9.30am - 11.30am or 12pm - 2pm!&n...

The Pride Well Summit: Birmingham LGBTQ+ History Month Health Conference is taking place this month!  There are a variety of activities and webinars across Birmingham and Online to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a focus on health and wellbeing in line with this year's theme #Underthescope. At each event there will be guest speakers a...

We have places on our Tai Chi course available for this term. These will be delivered via Zoom and face to face in our Walsall base. If you are interested in a set of sessions introducing you to the principles of Tai Chi, gentle flowing movements, focusing on posture, breath and total relaxation, then enrol now! This is open to new and existing stu...

If you live in Sandwell, From 5th February to 10th February you could be eligible to book in for a FREE NHS Health Check!You are eligible for the Health Check if:You are aged 40 – 74 You have a Sandwell address and/or registered to a Sandwell GP You do not have a pre-existing health condition. The full list of conditions is avai...

Measles cases are on the rise in the Black Country and the West Midlands. Healthy Sandwell have created a poster to help keep you safe and identify the symptoms of Measles.  This is what you should look for: Symptoms start with a fever, red eyes, cough and runny nose. Around 3 days later a red rash will start on the face and spr...

The West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre are offering two sessions to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer in Smethwick. On Monday 19th February and Saturday 24th February there will be two sessions at Cape Day Centre in Smethwick, to offer support and guidance  On 24th February there is opportunity for Health chec...

 Network, Information, Advice and Guidance is a Newsletter created to support Sandwell College Students and Staff. The partnership between Sandwell College and the Sandwell Networkers Group aims to offer a catalogue of services that which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps ...

In this seventh monthly edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter you will find information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities for everyone!  This newsletter includes: Library Opening Times, Information on Warm Spaces,  a variety of Support Groups, Job Vacancies and News updates,...

Do you have any difficulties related to cognitive function (e.g., attention, learning and/or memory)? Are you aged between 16 and 50? Have you been referred to assessment or support services for any difficulties? Are you able to provide informed consent on your own behalf?If you have answered YES to the ...