Bringing Communities Together
Over 1,000 interactions have taken place since September 2025 with pregnant women and their families as part of a project to promote vaccinations during pregnancy. Flu Fairies Flu Fairies, a project supported by Walsall Council in partnership with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, offers creative, friendly and informative support to help […]
Families across Walsall are being encouraged to use the half-term school break to check their children’s measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations are up to date. Stay strong. Get vaccinated. The call comes as the latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that from 1 January to 9 […]
Active Black Country, in partnership with the councils for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, has launched a Black Country-wide survey to find out what matters to local residents about moving more, being active and playing sport. Active Black Country would like to hear from residents of all ages, abilities and […]
Walsall residents are invited to know their status by ordering a free HIV test kit as National HIV Testing Week takes place from 9 to 15 February 2026. I Test. Because HIV can affect anyone. Knowing your HIV status is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and […]
Nearly 4,000 pupils across Walsall will be turning up the volume on wellbeing as part of a Black Country singing project for Children’s Mental Health Week (9-15 February 2026). Children’s Mental Health Week. Walsall Council Public Health and the Music Education Service have joined forces to deliver Harmony in Walsall. […]
Walsall Council Public Health is reinforcing the importance of early diagnosis and awareness of subtle or unclear symptoms that could indicate cancer. Health information and models on display to help people check for signs and symptoms of cancer. This follows the Government’s announcement of a new National Cancer Plan on World Cancer […]
A new community support group is launching in Walsall to help parents and carers of neurodivergent children prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. Diverse Minds Community. Diverse Minds Community is launching a dedicated parent and carer support group designed to provide a safe, supportive space for parents navigating the challenges […]
Walsall residents are encouraged to make sexual health a key part of their overall health and wellbeing this year by getting tested early and regularly, practising safe sex and prioritising a check-up before starting a new relationship. Taking care of sexual health helps protect individuals and their partners. Regular sexual […]
The Mayor of the West Midlands has visited Blakenall Village Centre to see first-hand how the WorkWell programme is supporting Walsall residents with health conditions or disabilities to access and stay in employment. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health support programme funded by the UK Government and delivered in […]
Walsall Council, in collaboration with other Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (WSP) agencies, has today (Monday 12 January 2026) launched a new, easy-to-use online portal for residents to raise concerns about adults who may be experiencing abuse or neglect in the borough. The new online safeguarding referral portal now makes it quicker […]
