Bringing Communities Together
As winter approaches and viruses spread, flu mobile vaccination clinics are being set up to encourage people to stay well this winter. Mobile vaccination clinics in Walsall. The community mobile clinics are being hosted at a range of locations in Walsall, with no appointment necessary. Those eligible to receive their […]
As winter approaches, pregnant women in Walsall are being urged to get vaccinated against flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and whooping cough (pertussis) to protect them and their unborn babies. Fairies in the diorama. Photo credit: Rachel Parker Flu is a viral infection that can cause fever, aches and pains, […]
A Walsall-based shop has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after selling a vape containing nicotine to a person under the age of 18. Mr Gurmeet Singh Kapour, director of Mahir Trading Ltd, trading as Vape and Beyond in Walsall Town Centre, entered a guilty plea on the company’s […]
Walsall’s alcohol and drug treatment service is celebrating a decade of delivering vital support to residents, having helped people through more than 9,000 episodes of treatment. Staff and volunteers at The Beacon in Walsall town centre. The Beacon, delivered by Change Grow Live and commissioned by Walsall Council’s Public Health […]
A new children’s wellbeing booklet has been produced to inspire Walsall families to reflect on how they can look after their mental wellbeing. One of the children’s artworks featured in the booklet. Titled ‘How Do You Look After Yourself’, the booklet was developed following an art competition held over Christmas […]
This Stoptober, Walsall Council is encouraging residents to take the first step towards a smoke-free future, together. Let’s quit smoking together is this year’s theme for Stoptober. To support residents on their journey to quit smoking, Be Well Walsall, the wellbeing service commissioned by Walsall Council’s Public Health team is […]
Over 100 professionals and community members attended a half-day event this September to share ideas on tackling the growing risk of drug-related deaths. Anne Brunozzi, Service Manager at The Beacon and Councillor Gary Flint with a box of naloxone. Preventing Drug-Related Deaths in Walsall, held on Tuesday 16 September at […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to take control of their sexual and reproductive health by exploring free and effective contraception options, as Sexual Health Week takes place from 15-21 September. WiSH – Walsall Integrated Sexual Health Services Sexual Health Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about sexual […]
Walsall Council is joining communities in marking Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September, raising awareness of the challenges faced by people living with sickle cell disease, celebrating resilience and building understanding of the disease among the public. Plasma of Hope Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of […]
Community and voluntary groups in Walsall are invited to apply for funding aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of dementia in a new round of funding, as part of Crowdfund Walsall’s Health and Wellbeing Fund. The initiative aims to support creative and impactful projects that increase awareness of dementia, its […]
