Release Potential 12 day swap course is running in partnership with stadium. This opportunity will give you the chance to learn new skills, build on existing skills & progresses.  More details below!  Phone: 01661 843 819  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Join Healthwatch Sandwell to share your user experience of the health & social care service in helping to make change in local services.  Come join the workshop and share your views on the 28th February at 12-2pm  At Apostolic Church, 4 St James Street, Wednesbury WS10 7DY Book a place here! Phone: call or text 07732 683463 Email...

Today is Stand up to Bullying Day, a movement aimed at stopping and preventing bullying and to always be kind. 

Today is World Encephalitis Day, where we raise awareness of the condition Encephalitis. As well as anyone who may have been affected by the condition.

Join the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to help us transform the community mental health services. Register here or scan the QR code!  www.communitymentalhealthtransformation.eventbrite.co.uk

The WEA: Adult Learning Within Reach have a series of courses to help you to get used to living in the UK. You will need to be at ESOL Entry Level 3 to join these courses. They all offer a good opportunity to practice your English, meet new people and have fun.  The courses are all online, which means you will need a smart phone, tab...

A little small talk and a simple question like "Hi, where can I get a coffee?" can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts and could help set them on the journey to recovery. The Samaritans campaign will run from 21 February to 12 March 2023. For more information head here:  Small Talk Saves Lives | Campaigns | Samar...

World Day of Social Justice is an international day to recognize the importance of social justice and equality in our communities.

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February, and we are happy to share resources and websites that you may find useful. Here are a few more sites we have come across: LGBT+ History Month 2023 | Stonewall  Digital Workshop - LGBTQ+ History Month: Sharing Our Stories | Stonewall We hope this hel...

CAMHS and the specialist all-age eating disorder services team is hosting an eating disorders awareness webinar during this year's Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The online event will be taking place via Zoom on Monday 27 February, 10am – 11.30am and will shine a spotlight on the service, helping to raise awareness and grow understanding of eatin...

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February, and we are happy to share resources and websites that you may find useful. Here are a few sites we have come across:  LGBT+ History Month (lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk) - this is a great place to find out how the History Month started, and provides li...

Photo taken by Zak, Recovery College Facilitator

Walking is one of the best exercises for your health and it's FREE! A good walk can do wonders for your mental wellbeing in fact, being active has a whole range of benefits It improves self-perception and self-esteem, mood and sleep quality, and it reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue. We run weekly Health Walks in Wolverhampton, Walsall, ...

Are you a community group in Sandwell who would like to get your service online and use the internet to support your needs? Sandwell Digital Donations are offering free laptops to help set up learning hubs on your premises. For more information refer to the PDF below or contact Katy McAllister on: 07790 939564 or email:&nbs...

Are you a migrant or from an ethnic minority community? Are you looking to improve your parental skills? Do you want to voice your concerns to health professionals? If Yes, This Living Well Project is designed to support you to understand/participate in health and well-being activities, gain skills in parenting and developing the confidence to enga...

Parinirvana Day 2023. Parinirvana Day, also known as Nirvana Day, is celebrated annually on February 15 to commemorate the death of the Buddha when he attained complete nirvana or parinirvana. For more information head to these helpful websites:Parinirvana Day 2023: Meaning, history, significance, and celebrations (newsbytesapp.com)PARINI...

International Epilepsy Day is an annual event organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on individuals, families and communities around the world. If you would like to find out more there are several helpful websites:International Ep...

Looking to do some walking and feel better mentally and physically? Our friends the Ramblers are offering free walks every week across Tipton, Wednesbury, West Brom, Smethwick and Rowley Regis. It's almost impossible not to feel good when you're walking outdoors – it's a natural mood-booster! And the great news is you don't need to walk far or...

Recover Together group in Walsall

Our recover together group meeting went down an absolute storm today. The Walsall Face to Face group tried something new, entering the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons roleplaying. Everyone explored hope and empowerment, connecting through different characters. If you would like to know more about our Recover Together sessions, pleas...

All our staff believe in the importance of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & throughout February we will be asking our team to reflect on what this means to them. Today we have Bryony, a Recovery College Volunteer:  'A chance to learn more about the history of my culture and acknowledge those who fought for our rights'. We will be providing helpful lin...

All our staff believe in the importance of #LGBTQHistoryMonth & throughout February we will be asking our team to reflect on what this means to them. Today we have Charlotte Jones, Marketing Officer and Ed Wakefield Digital Officer offering their perspectives:  'LGBTQ+ History month is important to me as it raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ c...