An afternoon of relaxed chat, support and discussion around peri-menopause and menopause over a cup of coffee.   The event will include conversations around how it can affect women and what help and support is available both for self-care and HRT and other medical treatments. The session will be led by Dr Heidi Kerr and will be relaxed, f...

The Live for Less course offers tips, techniques and practical advice about how to manage your money including making budget savingsreducing utility costshow to eat healthily on a budget Live for Less sessions are held monthly in local venues across Dudley The course will be held on the following dates in January: Castle & Priory Neighbour...

Just Straight Talk PLATFORM supports people aged 18+ who are out of work to increase wellbeing, confidence and self esteem through group activities and 1-1 sessions. With Platform you can connect and get involved with your local community, make new friends and increase your well-being! Here is a testimonial from a user of PLATFORM. "Socialisin...

Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Thursday between 2pm-4.30pm. There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the team and join our Question and Answ...

Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Friday at DY1 Community Centre between 1.30pm-4pm.  There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey.  This is followed by one of our increasing...

Digi Dudley, a project created by Just Straight Talk aims to increase social connections using technology.  In this project you will be partnered with a  Digital Buddy to support you with your technology and help you connect to others using a digital device. Please call this number if you are interested 07726 175532 or email jim2022.jst@g...

Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Friday between 2-4pm. There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. This is followed by one of our increasingly popular Taster Sessions lifted from our CHIME fr...

Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors (Laughing Yoga: What Is It and Does It Work? (healthline.com)).The effect of these sessions is an overwhelming feeling of being uplifted and a community spirit from sharing the experienc...

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...

Proud to Care are hosting 2 events, 1 in Dudley and 1 in Wolverhampton!  Proud to Care want to give candidates the opportunity to learn more about a career in Adult Social Care from experts and employers in your local area! These roadshows are a great opportunity to meet a variety of employers.  The Dudley Roadshow will be on We...

Places of Welcome offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Places of welcome are taking place all across the UK in local communities, to provide individuals with support through the connection of meeting others. All sessions are open to everyone and staffed by volunteers. Helping to prevent loneli...

Come along and join the Just Straight Talk team in Dudley this new year. They have a bunch of sessions available from job support groups, expressing your creativity in their creative writing course, gardening groups, Social & games groups. Interested and would like more information on how to get involved? Why not come along or you can ...

If you need further support this winter with the cost of living. Citizens Advice currently have support hubs that the following venues.  Our Halesowen Hub (now alternating Wednesdays with Brierley Hill Hub) located at Halesowen Library, The Cornbow Shopping Centre, 7th Floor Halesowen. Which will be open every other Wednesday (altern...

Sustrans are launching a walking and wheeling winter challenge, as a part of their Walking Support programme for the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher. If you live in any of the following areas, Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall or Wolverhampton and would like to spend more time walking or wheeling around t...

Share your passion for gardening with Just Straight Talk, Gardening Wellbeing Group on Tuesday's from 11am till 1pm. At Jasmine Road Community Gardens, DY2 7NL. Develop your knowledge around cultivating plants and growing vegetables, socialize and share skills with others whilst being out in nature. Research shows that being out in nature...

Here are some autumnal photos our facilitator's Jon and Dawn have took from our Wolverhampton and Dudley health walks with our students. Our health walks are great for your mental wellbeing and research shows that being active in nature has bunch of benefits for your health by reducing stress, anxiety, fatigue as well as sleep qualit...

Feeling stressed or anxious? Join Merrie Maggie for a session of laughter Yoga to help relieve stress and make you feel good! At Wordsley Community Centre (Large upstairs Room), Wordsley Green, Stourbridge DY8 5BN on Monday 13th November from 7pm - 8pm.Tickets are £5 and can be purchased via the link below: Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggi...

Places of Welcome UK offers your local community a safe welcoming place, where everyone is welcome to come along. Helping to prevent loneliness, or help anyone who may be feeling isolated in the community. Refreshments are available, so come along to have a cuppa and a chat.  Every Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm at the New Road Methodist C...

Tipton Winter Coats Programme is a chance to donate or pick up any winter coats for children and adults. Taking place at the New Road Methodist Church, Mount Street, Tipton, DY4 7DE - which is opposite the Great Bridge Primary School. Donate and drop off, every Thursday from 2pm till 3.30pm until Thursday 2nd November  Pick...

(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 ...