A mother-of-three and former colleague of much-loved Walsall Staff Nurse Areema Nasreen, who died a year ago today after contracting Covid-19, has vowed to “make her proud” after being awarded the first Scholarship in her memory. Sheila Kerai is over the moon at being chosen and says her colleagues are […]
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Community videos bust vaccine myths and encourage uptake
Community members, influencers, doctors and faith leaders in Wolverhampton have created a suite of new videos to address coronavirus vaccine myths and misinformation. The short films, which are being shared across social media, include messages from Wolverhampton Wanderers Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo, former senior police officer Keith Fraser, Pastor […]
Reopening businesses reminded to check water systems
Businesses planning to reopen in the City of Wolverhampton from 12 April are being reminded to check the maintenance of their premises, including the safety of water systems to prevent Legionella risks. High risk businesses have been warned of the potential for increased risk of bacterial growth in water systems […]
Construction work begins on new community pavilion
Construction work on a new community pavilion has begun at West Smethwick Park. The project, which is part of the wider £5.1million restoration of the park, will see a new building with a café, conference facilities, community rooms and toilets built on the site of the previous pavilion, which was […]
Make a date to see Ryan!
A date can be nerve wracking enough but one of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust’s employees went one step further by airing theirs on TV! Electrical and Biomedical Engineering (EBME) Apprentice Ryan Allsopp has featured on E4’s “Teen First Dates”. It is a teenage spin-off of the popular Channel 4 programme […]
Zaf the “Philanthropist”
Mohammed Zafran BEM, who is recognised as Zaf to his Peers has been highly active once again at a time when the World is suffering with the ongoing Corona issues. Zaf who is highly influential in his role as a Youth Ambassador, has been liaising with community groups and the […]
Charities helping BAME communities urged to apply for National Emergencies Trust funding
The National Emergencies Trust is encouraging more UK charities that support BAME communities to apply for funding from its Coronavirus Appeal, as emerging independent research shows BAME communities are at significantly heightened risk from COVID-19. In the seven weeks since launching its Coronavirus Appeal, the Trust has received more than […]
The Covid-19 lockdown is a death sentence for many women. Not from the virus, but from being stuck indoors with a violent partner The outbreak of Covid-19 and the sub- sequent lockdown made many women more prone to fall prey to their violent partner’s anger. It has been just a […]
HOW TO HANDLE STRESS DURING CORONAVIRUS
Stress is many a time used as a social indicator of uneasiness and personal resistance from certain objects, places, persons, or environment. Environmental anxiety is what some people are facing in the current situation. The COVID-19, which is caused by SARS 2 (SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME), has created an atmosphere […]
TMI partners with Lauren Booth to Deliver Islamic Hygiene Programmes
TMI, the first Islamic tuition app teams up with internationally respected journalist and author Lauren Booth to offer content which will fight the spread of Coronavirus. Alongside TMI Islamic hygiene programmes for young social savvy students, Lauren Booth will deliver exclusive, on-line empowerment courses for women of all ages. As Corona virus […]