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    Mettaminds Free Workshops

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    Join Mettaminds for their free 6 week program with the chance to explore Self Care. This 6 week program will include exploring different movement, Somatic techniques, Acupressure, Nutrition from a Tai chi perspective (seasonal eating & eating for health) as well as Mental self care. The programme is free and Mettaminds&...

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    Starfish Social Hub - February Timetable 2024

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    Starfish Social Hub have released their February 2024 calendar full of different activities for the week. Throughout both weeks all courses will be hosted virtually on Zoom. 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 so...

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    Cancer Awareness Drop in Sessions in the Sandwell area

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    Pop along to Healthier Futures local community sessions for information on: National screening programsCancer signs and symptoms Cancer Awareness Healthy lifestyle choices around cancer prevention Light Refreshments will be available. Working in collaboration with Local Hospital Trusts, Primary Care, Public Health, Prostrate UK, Macmillan...

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    Book your free NHS Health Check this January

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    Free health checks will be taking place for individuals aged 40-74, this January across Sandwell.  To check your eligibility visit: NHS health check-up eligibility (randox.com)  To book and register your place visit: NHS health Checks (randox.com) Details for locations, dates and times are listed below. For more information cont...

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    Starfish Social Hub - January Timetable 2024

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    Starfish Social Hub have released their January 2024 calendar full of different activities for the week. Throughout both weeks all courses will be hosted virtually on Zoom. 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 soc...

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    Coping with Christmas

    Christmas can be a difficult time for some of us and it can also put a strain on our mental health, wellbeing and our finances too. That's why it's so important to know there's always support available and that you're not alone.  Here are some tips on looking after your wellbeing this winter as well contacts for organisations&nb...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this December in Sandwell. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Thursday 21st December  - At Morrisons, 239 Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7BD from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 26th December -  At Tesco Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF from 10am - 2pm Thur...

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    Brushstrokes Wellbeing Walks

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    Enjoy the the greenspaces of Smethwick this winter on Brushstrokes Wellbeing Walks. A great way to meet new people whilst enjoying nature in the changing of the seasons. Research shows that walking has big benefits for your mental and physical health.  Taking place every Friday from 10am - 11am at the Brushstrokes Community Project, 253 High S...

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    Sound Relaxation with Beat It Percussion

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    Here's some shots of our staff and students enjoying a sound relation session with Beat It Percussion CEO Lynn Kay last week. Sound relaxation works by creating a live soundscape of calming, gentle instruments that eases the mind into a state of deep relaxation. You have to see it and hear it to believe it! We hope to run more sessions like this in...

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    WHG Event & Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event

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    This November our team have been spreading the word of what we do here at The Recovery College. Friday our team were at the WHG Event in Walsall and at Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event at Lifecentral Church Halesowen. To talk about the service & support we provide in the areas of Dudley and Walsall at The Recove...

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    Merrie Maggie's Walk with Laughter Yoga

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    Join Merrie Maggie for a session of Walk with Laughter Yoga to help relieve stress with laughter to make you feel good! At Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley DY3 4DF on Friday 24th November from 10.30am. Tickets for this event are below and at the cost of donation: Walk & Laughter Yoga Tickets, Fri 24 Nov ...

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    Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie

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    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...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this October. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Friday 27th October - At Jubilee Park Community Centre, Powis Avenue, Tipton DY4 0RJ from 10am - 2pm Sunday 29th October - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am -...

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    Starfish Social Hub - November 2023

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    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...

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    Healthwatch Annual Meeting Walsall

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    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 ...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    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...

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    World Heart Day 2023

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    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

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    Peer Support Skills Course with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    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/...

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    Starfish Social Hub - October 2023

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    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...

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    Annual Public Meeting with Healthwatch Sandwell

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    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...

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