NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

04/09/2026

Join Sandwell Health and Care Partnerships for a FREE Community Healthy Heart Event on Wednesday 23rd September at Sandwell Aquatics Centre from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Come along for a friendly chat, a free basic NHS check, and lots more to help you live a healthier lifestyle!

What’s happening on the day?
- Get your blood pressure, height, weight, blood oxygen levels, and an ECG trace done.
- Consultant Cardiologist Professor Derk Connolly will be speaking all about the importance of heart health.
- Chat with experts on healthy eating, exercise, smoking cessation, drugs and alcohol, sleep, weight management, diabetes, lifestyle management and more.
- Have a go at badminton, swimming, circuit training, or gentle exercise!

No need to pre-book, just drop in!

Got questions? Contact the team at [email protected] or call 0121 507 2671.

02/09/2026

Our Involvement Lead for Wolverhampton, Bal, was recently invited to the Men’s Wellbeing Through Movement Workshop, hosted by DeNa Studioz CIC at the Chart Centre in Willenhall.

The two-hour session was a powerful example of community-led action in practice and a fantastic opportunity to listen to people’s experiences and hear what helps men stay health, connected and supported in their community. Rather than treating health as something delivered solely by health services, the workshop brought local residents together to explore physical, emotional and mental wellbeing through movement and open discussion.

A big thank you to DeNa Studioz CIC for creating a welcoming space for reflection and learning.

DENA Studioz CIC

01/09/2026

Two new dates have been added to our cancer bus tour this September 📣

Climb aboard for:
- Free health checks
- Information about the national cancer screening programmes and what signs and symptoms to look out for
- Signposting to local support services
- The opportunity to speak directly with staff from the NHS and our partners

Whether you’re looking for information for yourself, or a loved one, find out when the bus will be near you via the link in the comments 🔗

28/08/2026

Need health advice this Bank Holiday weekend? 🏥

If it’s not an emergency, there are two easy ways to get help quickly:

1) If you’re not sure where to go, visit 111.nhs.uk. They are available 24/7 to direct you to the right care.

2) Think Pharmacy First. For minor health concerns like sinusitis, shingles or impetigo, head to your local pharmacy. They can provide professional advice and medicine without you needing to see a GP first.

📍 Find your local pharmacy opening hours here: www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/nhs-england-and-nhs-improvement-midlands-work/bank-holiday-pharmacy-opening-times

25/08/2026

What does recovery actually look like in everyday life?

We recently visited MoveWell at the University of Birmingham to chat with local residents about how tailored exercise and physio support are helping them rebuild confidence after illness, surgery, or injury.

MoveWell supports people living with a wide range of needs, from joint pain and arthritis to recovery after heart surgery, stroke, or cancer treatment. The programme is there to help everyone find a safe way to stay active.

People shared that the true value of the service isn't about gym targets but the everyday victories that bring independence, joy, and confidence back into daily life: taking the stairs rather than the lift at the train station, tending to allotments and carrying heavy watering cans with ease, feeling strong enough to keep up with young grandchildren or dancing pain-free at a family wedding!

Many participants spoke about how daunting traditional gyms felt after an injury, surgery, or major diagnosis, and how easy it was to lose confidence. MoveWell provides a welcoming space with specialist physio guidance and state-of-the-art equipment, but the real magic comes from the participants themselves. By encouraging each other, swapping experiences, and building up their physical capabilities step-by-step, members are regaining control over their health, reducing pain, and supporting one another along the way.

18/08/2026

Our Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull double decker bus will be touring in September - raising awareness of the importance of cancer screening and giving our citizens access to free health checks 🚍

Find out where the bus will be located and the services available via the link in the comments 🔗

16/08/2026

Stourbridge Return to Home Update – Sunday 16 August Following continued efforts since Thursday afternoon, West Midlands Fire Service and partner agencies are now in a position to further update all residents whose homes have been affected in the cordon...

16/08/2026

📢Residents' daily briefing - 2pm TODAY (Sunday 16 Aug)
If you are directly affected by the fire in Norton, Stourbridge, or are representing someone who is, today's daily video briefing will be posted on the link below at 2pm.
If you can't get online you can come along to Stourbridge Town Hall for 2pm where the briefing will be live streamed again.
www.dudley.gov.uk/dailybriefing

16/08/2026

The fires in Stourbridge have been a difficult and upsetting experience for many people across our local communities. Events like these can affect people in different ways, and in the days and weeks that follow, it is normal to experience feelings of worry, anxiety, stress or uncertainty. We have be...

16/08/2026

‼️ Stourbridge Return to Home Update - Sunday 16 August

‼️ Stourbridge Return to Home Update - Sunday 16 August
Following continued efforts since Thursday afternoon, we can further update all residents whose homes have been affected
We are asking residents, and residents ONLY, to follow the instructions below
No specific information will be given over the phone, social media, email or any other method other than in person. DO NOT call 999 for details, Fire Control will not be able to provide them
📣 Who should come to the meeting point
We have been able to significantly lift the cordons in the area
If your road is NOT listed below, you can return to your home. You do not need to attend Stourbridge Golf Club for confirmation
Residents from these roads should follow the instructions below:
-Brunswick Avenue
-Landsgate
-Ounty John Lane
-Quarry Park Road
-Racecourse Lane
📣 What you need to do
Where possible, bring proof of address with you, for example: driving license, physical or electronic copy of proof of address (e.g. Council Tax Bill, car or home insurance, utility bills, financial statements) from within the last 12 months
Head to Stourbridge Golf Club, via Worcester Lane. You can access the Golf Club via Worcester Lane and Redlake Road. However, please be aware that you will not be able to drive down Racecourse Lane. Identify yourself to emergency services personnel on scene
📣 What happens next
An emergency services officer will outline to you if you can return to your property, if further assessment needs to be made to let you into your property (in which case someone from the emergency service or council will accompany you), or if you cannot currently return to your property. If your property has been damaged or destroyed by fire, we will inform you
We request that you bring as few people as possible to the meeting point. You must follow all instructions given by emergency services personnel on scene. We understand that this has been an extremely difficult and distressing time, and they are there to help you. They have been working hard on the scene to provide this update since Thursday and are there to help, however abuse or poor behaviour will not be tolerated