On the 17th October 2023, Healthwatch Walsall will be hosting an annual public meeting. At Ryecroft Community Hub, 28 New Forest Road, Walsall WS3 1TR from 11am till 2.30pm. The meeting will give you the chance to talk to local organisations and find out about support that is available to you in your community.  Light ...

Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this October. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Sunday 8th October - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 10th October - At Tesco, Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF from 10am - 2pm Wednesday 11th Octo...

Today is World Heart Day, which is held every year on the 29th September. To raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and ways to prevent.   For further information and support visit: Welcome to British Heart Foundation - BHF

Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. A chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is available to you.  Let's Talk Referral Form is belo...

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group's - Peer Support Skills Course, to help you develop or learn new skills and the opportunity to share what you have learned to benefit others. The course itself will cover a range of topics from health and wellbeing, professional boundaries, relationships and roles. For individuals who have lived experience of ill health/...

The Starfish Social Hub is a face-to-face and virtual social support network, set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership. This is a project with a difference, addressing mental health by focusing on social health instead. They offer a programme of activities where socialising is the focus because this...

On the 26th September 2023, Healthwatch Sandwell will be hosting an annual public meeting. At Tipton Muslim Community Centre, Wellington Rd, Tipton DY4 8RS from 10.30am till 2.30pm. The meeting will give you the chance to talk to local organisations around diabetes, health advice and support that is available to you and your community.&nb...

Walsall Children's Services are launching its 'Working with Fathers' Strategy as part of a dynamic approach to supporting fathers in the borough. Work on this partnership-led strategy started in September 2021, following the findings of several national reports and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (previously called Serious Case Reviews) that hi...

The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery.Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and s...

Did you know Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy has been found to help people who have been depressed more than twice, reducing the risk of relapsing again by 50%? Walsall Talking Therapies, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group is available to adult 17+ who: Are registered with a GP in WalsallHave experienced depressionCan commit to prac...

An opportunity to meet other autistic adults, talk to staff from Autism West Midlands and enjoy nature in a calm outdoor setting this autumn. Meeting point will be at outside the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre by the café entrance. Car parking is available and there is also a bus stop at the visitor centre.   On Wednesday 13th Septe...

Do you want to improve your wellbeing and social connectedness? Come along and join STEPWAY for their Free Weekly Wellbeing Walks taking place every Wednesday from 9.30am till 10.30am in Oldbury. Research shows that the benefits of walking in nature is not only great for your physical health, but your mental wellbeing ...

Join the Birmingham Settlement for their free Wellbeing workshops at The Red Shed. Discover information, techniques and strategies for improving your physical and mental wellbeing. Encouraging you to take some time to practice mindfulness in this beautiful greenspace. Everyone is welcome, sessions are warm and friendly. Mondays ...

Black Country Support After Suicide Service are here to provide you with support for next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide in the Black Country. Providing 1:1 emotional and practical support, 1:1 bereavement counselling as well as peer support groups. If you would like to make a referral or would like more infor...

Join Sandwell this August & September for their cycling events in Victoria Park, Smethwick. A great opportunity to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of being outdoors in nature, whilst meeting others along the way.  There next upcoming dates are below:  31st August from 2pm till 3pm - LED Ride 1st September from 2p...

Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. As well as there new Men's Group beginning Tuesday 6th June a chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is availa...

Join the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on the 25th September from 11am till 4pm for their Community Health & Wellbeing Fair. At Dudley Town Hall, St. James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 1HP.  Their will be various activities to enjoy on the day including:  Local Health, wellbeing and community services.The opp...

Come along and join the Canal & River Trust with Active Black Country for a walk with a local medical professional whilst exploring the local area of Brierley Hill and Amblecote. Meet new people and enjoy the benefits to being active outdoors.  The next upcoming dates are: Thursday 31st August from 11.30am at The Delph Lock, Brie...

Join Sandwell's new Monthly Art Walks, starting next week on Thursday 31st  August. Each session will be on the last Thursday of each month from 10am till 11.30am at The Corngreaves Nature Reserve and Haden Hill Car Park.  For further information about equipment and walk starting point, contact The Art Yard on 01384 910 968 or for ge...

Come along every Sunday of every month at 11am till 12pm for Sandwell's LGBTQ+ Walk. Enjoy the benefits of being out in nature and our green spaces whilst meeting others. Meeting point will be outside the Pavilion at West Smethwick Park B67 7JJ (Please consider your own needs before you take part and if necessary, seek medical advice before attendi...