Health & Wellbeing

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence has said that he is not afraid of dying and is "up for the fight" after being diagnosed with MND (Motor Neurone Disease).

Smokers in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to 'Swap to Stop' and take advantage of free vaping kits and behavioural support on offer to help them quit.

BBC Garden Rescue presenter, Chris Hull, is backing a new national initiative to encourage more people in the region to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness, as a new poll reveals a third of all adults living in the West Midlands (33%) would not be comfortable sharing a diagnosis of severe mental illness with a friend.

With this September being World Alzheimer’s Month, Bluebird Care is bringing its Virtual Dementia Tour to Dublin.

More than 100 people took the opportunity to get their health checked when the Black Country Cancer Bus came to Wolverhampton earlier this month.

A new £750m hospital which will open in the coming weeks "is brilliant", staff have said after touring the facility.

A new healthy lifestyles service is being launched in Wolverhampton.

In celebration of National Fitness Day on Wednesday, 18th September, Leisure Lifestyle have announced a full day of activities, special offers, and community events at their sites across Caerphilly County Borough and they are inviting people to join them for a day of fitness and fun.

Every 14 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with blood cancer, so, this September, as part of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, people are encouraged to join the nation and take on the Your14 challenge. 

National running events like the London Marathon and Great North Run inspire thousands of armchair viewers to get healthy, according to new figures just released by the NHS.

A new virtual cycling challenge is calling on people from the Midlands to sign up to Pedal for Progress, to raise funds for leading charity Diabetes UK and support everyone living with and affected by diabetes.

Residents are being invited to come along and find out about cancer services when the Black Country Integrated Care System cancer bus calls at Queen Square, Wolverhampton, next Wednesday (11 September 2024).

The University of Wolverhampton is hosting a national networking event bringing together advanced manufacturing techniques and clinical expertise to improve patient safety outcomes.

As we step into September, we mark the beginning of Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a crucial time to amplify the voices of those affected by blood cancer and to shine a light on the relentless work being done to find a cure.

September is World Alzheimer's Month and professional care provider, Bluebird Care, is inviting the Irish public to experience dementia, in person. 

Holly Winby, an experienced West Midlands based professional in the manufacturing sector, has successfully transitioned into a career in health and safety, thanks to a series of strategic mentorships and educational opportunities.