World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with the virus. Mor...

*This event is open to all students and volunteers of The Recovery College for the Black Country. Also our partners and Black Country Healthcare NHS Professionals. Dear Students,  We are delighted to invite you to our Autumn/Winter End of Term Celebration, where we will be celebrating your successes and showcasing all your great...

Are you searching for a volunteering opportunity?  We are sharing these opportunities on behalf of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust  🎨Ward Activities Volunteer – Penn Hospital (Female Ward) We are seeking a volunteer to support the team with facilitating activities for patients. Activities may include games, arts/crafts, gard...

It's the end of our Autumn Term so What's next? For our current students we have entered our 'review period'. Each of you will be contacted by one of the team to chat about the term, what you've enjoyed and achieved. If you have not been contacted please be patient as the facilitators will be connecting with you soon! It is  important you...

 We're sharing this event and initiative in support of Sandwell Council and Black Country Women's Aid to stand against violence towards women and girls. As part of the Sandwell Stands campaign, Sandwell Council are hosting community events in each of Sandwell's six towns during 16 Days of Action - you're welcome to attend&n...

Up next on our YouTube channel, meet Emma from Black Country Healthcare Spiritual Care Team.  YouTube Link: Celebrate 10 Years of The Recovery College with Emma, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The spiritual care team offer support through 1-to-1 sessions. These can involve someone talking to them about their life,...

Need something warm? Every library has a rail of coats and clothing available — take what you need, no questions asked, for free. Last winter, hundreds of families benefited. Here is a list of Libraries in Sandwell and their opening times: Sandwell Library Opening Times Ideal for All, based in Smethwick, are hosting a winter coat donation and colle...

Up next in our YouTube series celebrating 10 Years of The Recovery College meet Sarah, one of our Learning Support Assistants.  Sarah has been involved with The Recovery College for many years and is so passionate about personal mental health recovery. Here she discusses CHIME, gives advice for anyone interested in joining the college and her ...

The mobile vaccination clinic for Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations will be at Tipton Shopping Centre, Tipton Market Place, Unity Walk, Tipton, DY4 8EZ tomorrow, Saturday 15th November from 10am – 2pm. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.. As winter approaches and viruses spread, flu mobile vaccination clinics are being set up to encourage people to stay wel...

Did you know? 8 out of 10 British men would find it helpful if someone asked if they were having a difficult time. But less than half of that say they've actually ever been asked. Follow Sir Mo's advice and change men's health for the better. In this YouTube link get inside the mind of Sir Mo Farah and see how he'd tackle the Movember Move&nbs...

Celebrate 10 years of The Recovery College with Kuli Kaur Wilson

 To celebrate 10 Years of The Recovery College for the Black Country we sat down with past and present members of our team along with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust executives to reflect on their experiences and the impact of The Recovery College over the last decade.  In our latest video release meet Kuli Kaur-Wilson, Chie...

At 11 o'clock on 11 November, we pay tribute to all those who have died in conflict, to honour all who have served — past and present.  They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. The RC Team -...

Come and Join us for our final Information Session in November. These will take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the 14th November. You can also join us via Zoom. Everyone is welcome: this applies to potential future students and NHS staff who may want to know a bit more about the s...

We are happy to share this new community opportunity in Dudley.  From 4th November - 12th February there will be a Coffee and Cake community group open to anyone!  This event is free of charge and a great place for local residents to socialise and connect with others in the community.  The organisers ask for you to get in touch to bo...

Movember: Growing Awareness, Sparking Conversations This November, The Recovery College for the Black Country is joining the global Movember movement — a month dedicated to raising awareness around men's health, in particular mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Movember is more than just an excuse to grow a mo...

 In case you didn't know The Recovery College is 10 years old! Last week we kicked off our celebration with a video featuring past and present members of our team along with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust executives. This week the videos continue as we sit down with Recovery College Principal Kerry.  Happy Watching!  A...

 We are pleased to share the latest edition of With our communities - a newsletter produced by PCREF at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust highlighting news, events and opportunities across the Black Country. This edition has a focus on Dudley. With our communities - issue 3 - November 2025 In this edition read about Dudley MP Sonia...

Let's take another dive back into the archives.  Over the last 10 years The Recovery College has experienced incredible transformation. In 2023 The Recovery College expanded out of Sandwell to open physical sites in Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall.   To open our venues we hosted events for members of the public, students ...

We are delighted to be celebrating 10 years of supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey.  It's been great to take a dive through our archives and see how The Recovery College began. In today's blog post we're sharing this original newsletter from October 2015!  Download PDF File Here 10 Years later we are s...

Do you identify as male? Are you searching for a safe place to connect with others?  Our Men's Wellbeing course starts on Monday 27th of October. If you're interested please contact the college on 0121 543 4061 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. What to expect: A course for men to come together over 4 weeks in a safe space to ta...