Wellbeing

More than half a million UK workers suffered a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) linked to their job last year

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Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Old mobile phones and chipped mugs also feature high on the list of items Brits keep despite no longer needing them

Mystery keys among things Brits hold onto for too long

Deborah Mellor said the area had a real community spirit to it

Plus West Midlands neighbourhood named one of best places to grow old

Projects using green spaces will support communities improve their health and wellbeing

New nature project launched to improve health and wellbeing in Walsall

Chair-based sessions are among some of the activities on offer as part of the programme

Free activity programme launched to help Walsall over-50s stay active

Domanique Lake - newly crowned UK's National Ms 2026

Wolverhampton woman celebrates pageant victory

Have your say on health, wellbeing and care in Walsall

Have your say on local health, wellbeing and care in Walsall

Healing Minds and Hearts CIC launches pilot session for new Resilient Man Project

New Wolverhampton project aims to support men’s mental wellbeing

Shreen Mahmood at the new Olive and Juice shop in Wolverhampton

First look at new healthy drinks shop set to open in Wolverhampton

Minee Monkeys Nursery, on Birchfield Lane, Oldbury

Nursery told to improve as Ofsted finds children 'at risk of choking'

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Each week explores a different wellbeing theme

Residents find friendship and support through free wellbeing sessions

Amazon Prime Day has brought a rare discount to the Oura smart ring, a wearable health device loved by Theo Walcott designed for sleep, recovery and wellness tracking.

Oura smart ring loved by Theo Walcott gets rare Prime Day discount

The Tribit StormBox delivers powerful sound, impressive bass and strong battery life in a compact portable design.

I found this Bluetooth speaker to be small but incredibly powerful

Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley

Calls for new healthcare centre in Dudley town
Unexpected benefits could come from new centre Sonia Kumar says
Martyn Smith

Wightwick Manor and Gardens. Photo: National Trust Images / Robert Morris

The most peaceful summer gardens to visit this summer

Ian shows Cyd wood turning skills

Therapy department donates one-of-a-kind bird table for raffle

Nursery practitioners, Leanne & Hannah and Nursery Manage Claire Simcox, alongside children Isabella and Jaihung, proudly displaying their Sandwell Wellbeing Charter certificate

Wellbeing-focused nursery celebrates Charter Mark recognition

Giving Loneliness A Voice - Loneliness Awareness Week

Walsall residents urged to connect during Loneliness Awareness Week

Darren Perry, Nick Gibb and Jennifer Reynolds at BSN Group

Construction group named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work

AJ Case Management has seen its rating upgraded

Albrighton care company now rated 'Outstanding' after inspection

Fears that conoravirus closures could lead to people crossing the border to go to the pub

50 reasons why the Government needs to get behind our wonderful pubs By The Newsroom

Redhill School in Stourbridge

School alert after reports of suspected drug-laced vapes among pupils

The colourful Fitbit band bundle is currently reduced on Amazon in a limited-time deal

Google Fitbit Air bundle drops below £85 on Amazon

Simba’s Father’s Day range focuses on comfort with slippers, robes, pillows and hybrid mattresses

Gift guide: cosy Father’s Day gifts for sleep-loving dads

Makers Place and The Makers

Meet the 5 Jewellery Quarter makers helping to shape a new community
Five Birmingham Jewellery Quarter makers have linked up with a developer to help create an exciting new community in the popular neighbourhood
Fionnuala Bourke

James White died after falling from height at New Cross Hospital

Son calls for better protection for patients after dad's suicide

Teaching assistant Ben McCue enjoys a chat

Plus We visit school where children work together to 'be the best they can'

Lion cub Nero was the first to investigate the meat-filled birthday cake.

Watch: West Midlands Safari Park lion cubs enjoy birthday cake smash

L to R: Louise Morris School Attendance Manager for Sandwell Council, Headteacher of Q3 Langley, Peter Lee and Councillor Harnoor Bhullar, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Education

Black Country secondary school praised for behaviour and attendance

Free blood pressure checks in Wolverhampton

Hugely successful Yo! Active programme extended with Wolves Foundation at the he...

Youngsters taking part in the Yo! Active programme last summer with, left to right, Lisa Johnson, Service Manager for WV Active, Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, and Grace Whiston, Community Activation Officer, Wolves Foundation, for one of the activities at WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams.

Hugely successful Yo! Active programme extended with Wolves Foundation at the he...

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, with the two types of blood pressure monitoring machines available from WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams and other community locations.

Free blood pressure checks in Wolverhampton

Nature Nook opens its doors, offering a calm haven in Walsall

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Nature Nook opens its doors, offering a calm haven in Walsall

Wolverhampton Council pilots AI stop-smoking assistant

An image showcasing QuitCoach AI

Wolverhampton Council pilots AI stop-smoking assistant

Leading leisure operator rebrands as Kore Sandwell

Wolverhampton residents urged to 'wear orange' to help end domestic abuse on cam...

Hospice launches Christmas appeal to support patients spending final festive sea...

How the interiors of an office affect employee wellness

Colouring a brighter future: Children’s wellbeing booklet inspires Walsall famil...

West Midlands new homes provider furthers support for workplace mental health

West Midlands businesses Fairway and Embark recognised in Top 100 Best Workplace...

Residents across Wolverhampton encouraged to visit Cancer awareness drop-in cent...

Campaign highlights importance of cervical screening

Free event to empower region’s SMEs to build safer workplaces

How school uniform rules could change for four million pupils

Plus Welcome to primary school near Wolverhampton where 'everyone is always smiling'

Wolverhampton residents urged to do 'all they can' to halt cases of norovirus f...

Walsall Council is proposing to move the Leather Museum

Leather museum relocation proposal confirmed by council

Tara Group builds for the future

Plan to tackle 'higher than average' teenage pregnancy rates in Walsall

People aged 40 and over encouraged to get free blood pressure test

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