Health & Wellbeing

This is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and people in Wolverhampton are being reminded of the symptoms – and the importance of regular screening.

ENT in Cayman Ltd., in collaboration with Health City Cayman Islands, has performed and activated the first cochlear implant in the Cayman Islands, marking a major advancement in specialized hearing care and eliminating the need for patients to travel overseas for this life-changing procedure.

Thanks to money raised by leading local firm Russell Roof Tiles, more lives will be saved across the region.

A new service is launching to empower individuals with serious injuries and medical conditions to reach their rehabilitation goals.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to unveil Mission Critical, a powerful new public exhibition showcasing thought‑provoking stories from former patients, the charity’s critical care crews, and the dedicated supporters who help keep its lifesaving service flying.

A wellbeing, physical activity and lifestyle podcast from Parkinson's UK is celebrating its first anniversary for Parkinson's Awareness Month in April. 

Get Active Stay Active with Parkinson's UK first launched in April 2025 to help more people live well with the condition and 12 months on, the podcast series has achieved more than 5,000 streams and downloads across popular podcasting sites and social media platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, among many others. The podcast was developed by leading content creators, 1FitLife, with support from the Physical Activity team at Parkinson's UK, with support from the Parkinson's community, exercise coaches and healthcare professionals. 

Hosted by leading presenter and broadcaster, Denise Waterman, the Get Active Stay Active podcasts cover a wide range of topics in 12 short episodes, from the best ways to get moving and increasing your intensity, to choosing the right footwear and adapting your nutrition. Industry experts and people with lived experience all shared their knowledge and insights for the podcasts which continue to be enjoyed by a global audience. 

The podcast series is part of a wide range of resources and promotional materials which have been developed by Parkinson's UK to help more people live well with the condition. Anna Castiaux, Physical Activity Programme Lead at Parkinson's UK said: 

"It's been great to see that the Get Active Stay Active podcasts have been so well received over the last 12 months and how much each episode continues to support people with Parkinson's.

"We already know how important physical activity can be for someone with a neurological condition, including Parkinson's, and I'm delighted that so many people are still enjoying listening to Get Active Stay Active. The podcast is ideal for anyone at any stage of their active journey, be it those looking to increase their level of activity or people just needing the ideas and inspiration to get going. 

"It's been great to continue our partnership with 1FitLife and I would like to extend my thanks to all the contributors who took the time to join us in the studio and to all our listeners who continue to make the podcast such a success." Get Active Stay Active is available as an audio podcast on popular streaming sites, such as Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts, or as a video playlist on YouTube.

A new podcast from Parkinson’s UK and Podcast producers, Soundyard, is aiming to help more people with Parkinson’s to live well in 2026.

Boutique hospitality brand ‘The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts’ has partnered with Roman wellbeing concierge service Privilege to launch a new in-room wellness service at its trio of luxury urban hotels in the Eternal City.

The team at Newmedica Birmingham is celebrating after the company climbed 17 positions in the annual list of top 50 UK’s Best Workplaces™.

On World Oral Health Day (WOHD), FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) is urging governments to translate the oral health commitments recognized in the 2025 United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health into concrete action.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Harper Fields Care Home in Balsall Common are congratulating their brilliant Managing Director, Alison Donaldson, on her 20-year anniversary with Barchester Healthcare.

The Cube is partnering with Yoga Sweat 2.0 to host a free lunchtime yoga session this April, helping Birmingham residents unwind and prioritise their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month.

A young Sandwell leisure enthusiast has quickly landed a plum job teaching the latest fast-growing fitness trend after completing her apprenticeship.

Over a third of workers (35%) think that their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a new Acas survey.

The British Dental Association has slammed the latest increase in NHS patient charges, stressing these ‘stealth cuts’ will not put a penny into the cash-strapped service.[1]

A new Dementia Carers Café is set to launch at Iverley View Care Home in Stourbridge, offering a welcoming and supportive space for people living with dementia and the carers who support them.