Women across parts of Walsall are being encouraged to attend their breast screening appointments as local health partners work to increase uptake of this important NHS programme. The mobile breast screening unit, located at Morrisons Bescot on Wallows Lane, has been providing appointments since February 2026 and is expected to […]

Two new breastfeeding rooms have officially opened at the Saddlers Centre, providing families with a welcoming and comfortable space to feed their babies while visiting Walsall town centre. The new facilities were officially launched on Wednesday 5 August and have been developed through a partnership between local families, Walsall Family […]

A group of Birmingham and Sandwell women came together this week to attend a unique wellbeing evening dedicated to women who spend their lives looking after everyone else while often forgetting to care for themselves. Hosted by Boujie Mom Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast alongside Tammy Takkar, entrepreneur, CEO of Active […]

Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers of eligible teenagers and young adults to make sure they do not miss out on a free MenB vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college. With the summer holidays now underway, families are being reminded to use this time […]

More than 900 patients have been referred to specialist stop smoking support through Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) Smoking Cessation Pathway during its first year. The pathway launched in July 2025 through a partnership between Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and Walsall Council Public Health, building on an earlier milestone […]

Parents and carers are being urged to use the summer break to check their children’s vaccination records and catch up on any missed immunisations, including measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that between 1 January and 6 July this year there were over 800 […]

Walsall Council is supporting the Men’s Wellbeing Alliance as it marks Men’s Health Week (15-21 June 2026), with a borough-wide call for men to access support early and for local communities to play an active role in improving men’s health and wellbeing. The Men’s Wellbeing Alliance, a growing grassroots collaboration […]

Walsall residents are being urged to check that they and their children are fully protected against measles, as cases continue to rise in the West Midlands and across the country. Latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that an additional 106 confirmed measles cases have been reported […]

A Walsall service that supports adults with additional learning needs has expanded its work to support healthier communities through a series of actions and pledges. Users from The Motivation Hub taking part in the drama performance on healthy eating. The Motivation Hub, based at Manor Farm Community Association, is delivering […]

Walsall Council, in partnership with Walsall Carers Hub and Walsall Together, is hosting a special event in celebration of Carers Week (8–14 June 2026), at the Walsall Town Hall on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 10am to 3pm. Aligned with this year’s national theme, “Building Carer-Friendly Communities,” the event aims […]