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    Free Raising Your Self-Esteem & Self Confidence Session

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    Come along and join One Walsall & Walsall College on Thursday on the 21st September, from 10am till 1pm. The session will include helpful advice like building techniques on how to help and improve your self-esteem and self confidence. Whilst supporting your employability prospects.  Session will take place at One Walsall Vol...

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    Free 2 Learn Courses

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    Free 2 Learn Courses have a bunch of opportunities available from Business to Healthcare and so much more. Each course will include multiple of topics to improve your knowledge and skill in each career pathway. To help you build your self-esteem, confidence and increase you're learning potential.  Locations for the Business and ...

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    Distance Learning Courses at Walsall College

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    It's never too late to learn something new, either for personal interest or to help you learn the transferable skills for your next job opportunity and progress your career. By developing your knowledge in multiple areas from Business administration to Health and Nutrition to Social Care, there is something for you. With this September being Childh...

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    Base openings at DY1 Community Centre and Quayside House

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    We had fantastic openings at both DY1 Community Centre, Dudley and Quayside House in Oldbury yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came for a slice of cake, a cuppa and shared in our activities - including taster sessions. There's still so much to look forward to as we move forward!Don't forget we have two further openings on Monday: ...

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    Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group

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    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...

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    Wellbeing walk meet up for autistic adults

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    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...

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    SupportED Opportunity

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    Can you make the change in your community today? West Midlands Adult Eating Disorder Provider Collaborative brings together NHS and private healthcare organisation to support people with eating disorders. The provider collaborative has a shared purpose and effective decision-making arrangements in place to understand the needs of the local pop...

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    Roots of Recovery Event

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    Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 9.30am till 3pm, to the Roots of Recovery event at Sandwell Council House Chambers Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE. This event will include guest speakers who have lived experience of recovery and workshops. The opportunity to talk to any of the recovery based organisations available in t...

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    Weekly Walks in Oldbury

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    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 ...

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    Free Mindfulness Workshops - The Red Shed

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    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 ...

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    The Recovery College for the Black Country is expanding!

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    To celebrate our expansion into Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley we are hosting open days over the next two weeks. First up this Wednesday, 6/9/23 we have:DY1 Community CentreStafford StreetDudleyDudleyDY1 1SAFrom 10am - 12pmAnd then Quayside HouseRound Green RoadOldburyB69 2DGFrom 2pm - 4pmThere will be refreshments, informati...

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    Black Country Support After Suicide Service

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    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...

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    Sandwell Jobs Fair

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    Come along to Sandwell Jobs Fair at West Bromwich Library on the 12th September 2023 at 10am till 2pm. Find your next opportunity by meeting local employers with vacancies across the Black Country. Interested but would like more information on this event contact Sandwell Employment Support. Phone: 07557 178671 Email: bchft.sandwellemploymentsupport...

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    Hoarding Support Group with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    Join The Kaleidoscope Plus Group from between 10am till 12pm every month at Hope Place 321 High Street, West Bromwich B70 8LU These sessions provide a safe space for individuals with hoarding behaviour to meet with others and share their experiences. Hoarding is the storing of large quantities of items that you believe hold value. Refreshments...

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    Bike Rides in Sandwell

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    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...

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    Let's Talk Sessions

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    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...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day Events

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    By creating hope through action, Black Country Healthcare aim to bring people together across the Black Country to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention along with the impacts suicide can have on those left behind. Providing professional advice on suicide prevention from Black Country Healthcare clinicians and h...

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    Community Health & Wellbeing Fair 2023

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    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...

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    Let's Walk with a Health Professional

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    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...

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    Safer 6 Event

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    Come along to Safer 6 event to get advice and support from the following council services and partnering organisations. On Thursday 5th October from 1pm till 3pm, at Brandhall Library. Providing a wide range of safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice.  This event will include advice and support from the following: Citizens Advi...

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