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    Unspoken Word - The Next Chapter

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    (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 ...

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    Shine A Light Dementia Choir

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    Come along and join Black Country Healthcare for their dementia choir! A fun, exciting and free opportunity to get together, for people living with dementia and their carers. At West Bromwich Baptist Church from the 5th September till 21st November 2023 from 2pm - 4pm. (One week break during October half-term on the 31st October) If you would like ...

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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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    Places of Welcome

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    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...

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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. A chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is available to you.  Let's Talk Referral Form is belo...

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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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    Big Local Big Feed 2023

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    Big local Big Feed is back, providing free Christmas dinners to those who may need a bit of extra help this year. To register for a hamper take your proof of benefit on a day and to a hub listed on the flyer attached below. Registration will be between 11th September and 6th October 2023. There will not be any bookings taken after this da...

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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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    Youth Employment Hub - Jobs Fair

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    Are you 16-29 and looking for your next job opportunity? Come along to Wolverhampton Jobs Fair on the 27th September 2023, from 10.30am till 1pm. At the Youth Employment Hub, The Way Youth Zone, School St, Wolverhampton  WV3 ONR. With Potential Job Offers in Security, Retail, Care, Admin and Construction. Alongside help tow...

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    Mind Kind: Working With Fathers Event, Walsall

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    Walsall Children's Services are launching its 'Working with Fathers' Strategy as part of a dynamic approach to supporting fathers in the borough. Work on this partnership-led strategy started in September 2021, following the findings of several national reports and Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (previously called Serious Case Reviews) that hi...

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    Recovery in Sandwell E-bulletin

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    The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery.Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and s...

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    FREE SIA Courses in Dudley!

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    Our friends at SainTs Training are offering free SIA courses in Dudley. Roles include: Door Supervisor and CCTV Operative You must be aged 18-29, unemployed, not in training or education and living in Dudley Council area. For more info call: 01902 710 670 or head to Security Training in Wolverhampton (saintstraining.co.uk)This i...

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    H.O.P.E Volunteer Opportunity

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    Would you like to support vulnerable people in your community and help others get more connected whilst reducing isolation?If so, then please consider volunteering for HOPE.To find out more, please: Call 07796 046072 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting adults in Wolverhampton...

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    Winter is Coming Event

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    With winter just round the corner, Act On Energy are hosting a 'Winter Is Coming' session at Darlaston Community Centre, Rough Hay Community Room, Hall Street East, Darlaston, WS10 8PL, on Friday 22nd September from 10am to 3.00pm This drop in session will look at how to tackle fuel poverty & cost of living discussions and offer ...

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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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