Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 10th November 2026
Staff, patients, and visitors at two Black Country hospitals have been finding out their blood type in the first step towards potentially helping to save the lives of others.
- 10th November 2026
Mums-to-be, new parents and families are being invited to celebrate national Baby Week in Walsall later this month.
- 10th November 2026
A new smoking cessation service has launched in Walsall Manor Hospital’s Outpatient Department, helping more patients access advice and support to quit smoking.
- 10th November 2026
A new initiative run by Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS trust has been helping patients make sense of their experiences and support their recoveries whilst in ICU care
- 10th November 2026
Councillors representing wards across Birmingham have come together to encourage those eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination to take up the offer.
- 10th November 2026
Catch up vaccination clinics are taking place in Wolverhampton for pupils from reception to year 11 who have missed their free flu vaccine in school, and for children who are educated at home – with another being held this weekend.
Walsall residents aged 50 and over across Walsall are being encouraged to take part in the next two cohorts of the Health in Later Life Physical Activity Programme, helping people be active, independent and connected within their local communities.
- 5th November 2026
A Birmingham-based wellbeing café has introduced tailored half-day and full-day experiences to help organisations prioritise staff wellbeing, strengthen connections and create healthier workplace cultures.
- 27th October 2026
Patients attending outpatient appointments at hospitals across Birmingham are being encouraged to take the first step towards becoming smokefree.
- 26th October 2026
Patients attending outpatient appointments at hospitals across Birmingham are being encouraged to take the first step towards becoming smokefree.