It's National Walking Month! Many people choose to go walking as a form of physical exercise but did you know it has some amazing benefits to our mental health? In this blog post you can read why walking has proven benefits to our physical and mental health and learn about the Health Walks that we offer across the Black Country. &nbs...

With Forestry England you can escape to the forest from anywhere!  Spending time amongst trees is scientifically proven to boost our health. There are times, however, when it's not possible to get to a forest and the forest must come to you. By scanning the QR code you can access trails from across the UK including a 360 Virtual Reality.&...

Did you know we have an online hub full of resources to support you on your recovery journey? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you.  We want to shine a light on the amazing...

Mettaminds are hosting a series of 6 empowering workshops in Walsall. These include Tai Chi Sessions and three Self Care Retreats. On the Self Care retreats you will explore Tai Chi, Yoga, Nutrition and Nature. There are a number of workshops which are listed below.  Weekly Tai Chi Sessions Wednesday at 2.15 and Thursday at 3.00...

At The Recovery College co-production is at the heart of everything we do. We recently interviewed Darren, asking him a series of questions relating to volunteering and co-production. A Day in the Life of...Darren Williams, A Recovery College Volunteer (youtube.com) Darren is a student at The Recovery College and he has co-produced the Men's W...

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 ...

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 = ...

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...

 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,...

Join Walsall Family Hub and Mettaminds for an open wellbeing workshop. An opportunity to share tools and resources to help manage emotions.  To book your interest in this workshop email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. On Tuesday 30th January 2024 from 9.30am till 10.30am at Fullbrook Nursery School WS5 4NX

Join the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks taking place first Monday of every month. The walks give you chance to unwind in nature, meet new people, at a pace that suits you and right on your doorstep. Being out in nature and enjoying greenspaces has added benefits to your mental health. So why not come along first Monday of every month, at 9...

This free programme will give you a deeper understanding of emotions and will equip you with a self-management portfolio, full coping strategies and techniques that will allow you to make positive changes for a happier, healthier life.  Each module links and follows onto the next one. You will gain so much more form this programme if you can a...

Do you support a family member or friend? If that's a yes...who is supporting you? The Kaleidoscope Plus Group Open Meetings will provide a social space to access advice and guidance, a chance to participate in activities such as raffles, quizzes and games. The sessions will be led by experienced staff from Kaleidoscope Plus Group with guest s...

Come along and join Dudley Sanctuary Hub on Wednesday 20th December for their festive evening with Carols and seasonal treats and a cup of hot chocolate.  At DY1 Community Centre, Stafford Street Dudley To book your attendance to this event contact the Rethink team on the following.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Improve your wellbeing by learning new ways to look after your mind and body this winter. Come along to Nash Dom Community Hub every Tuesday for their yoga and mindfulness session. Sessions are listed for senior adults and complex yoga too.  10am - 11am - Senior Adults 6pm - 7pm Try Complex Yoga Interested and would like more in...

Starfish Social Hub have released their Christmas & New Year 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 ...

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...