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 […]

Walsall Council’s Public Health team has been named Team of the Year for Walsall at the Black Country Integrated Care Board Cancer Workforce Awards, held on 13 May 2026. Colleagues from Walsall Public Health at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust winning their awards at the Black Country Cancer Workforce Awards. Colleagues […]

Walsall Council is marking Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 11 to 17 May, by encouraging residents to take simple, practical actions to support mental wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 This year’s national theme, ‘Take Action’, focuses on how small, everyday steps can help improve mental health, both […]

Walsall Council is inviting residents across the borough to have open conversations on death, dying and bereavement to raise awareness of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Dying Matters Awareness Week, which takes place between Monday 4 and Sunday 10 May 2026, is an annual campaign led by charity, Hospice UK, which […]

Residents are being encouraged to prioritise their wellbeing and “take action” for their mental health as a week of free activities and support sessions comes to Bloxwich Launchpad this May. Running from 11–15 May 2026, Mental Health Awareness Week(opens in new tab) will shine a spotlight on the importance of not just […]

Walsall residents are being reminded of walking opportunities available across the borough as National Walking Month takes place this May. Canals are one of many options for residents to take up walking. National Walking Month is an annual campaign that encourages people of all ages and abilities to incorporate more […]