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  • Featured news item Brave Black Country mom faces her biggest fear to raise awareness and funds for perinatal mental health

    Published on: 13 May 2025
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  • Beyond the Badge: Inside the Role of a Policy Manager

    Published on: 29 May 2025

    As part of our ongoing 'Beyond The Badge' series to shine a light on the incredible individuals behind the scenes at Black Country Healthcare, we’re sitting down with staff members across the Trust to learn more about their roles, passions, and what makes them tick. This week, we caught up with Andy Sloane, our dedicated Policy Manager, to hear about his journey, what drives him, and the surprising hobbies that keep him inspired outside of work.

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    Black Country Healthcare plays key role in national dementia research

    Published on: 27 May 2025

    With the Black Country facing a slightly higher-than-average regional dementia diagnosis rate, we are playing a key role in national research, focusing on compassion-based therapies to improve the overall mental health and wellbeing in those living with the condition.

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  • (Un)spoken Word poetry group returns to Wolverhampton in June

    Published on: 23 May 2025

    Our (Un)spoken Word poetry group is returning to Wolverhampton in June to share the joy of poetry with local communities.

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  • Train as a Mental Health First Aider – places available

    Published on: 22 May 2025
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  • Statement on the future of the Bloxwich Hospital site

    Published on: 21 May 2025

    Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust statement to clarify the future of Bloxwich Hospital, which is being decommissioned for sale as part of plans to support new healthcare developments.

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  • Contract extension secures future of Talking Therapies Employment Advisors

    Published on: 21 May 2025
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  • Volunteering, Gardening, and Growing Stronger: A Mental Health Awareness Week Story

    Published on: 15 May 2025

    As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, it's a powerful time to reflect on the small actions that can make a big difference to our wellbeing. Volunteering is one of those actions. Whether it’s offering time, support, or skills, volunteering not only helps others, it can be deeply therapeutic for those who give their time. In this interview, we speak to a dedicated volunteer who’s been giving back at Dorothy Pattison Hospital, working in the garden to create a more welcoming, peaceful space.

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  • Mental Health Awareness Week: How volunteering builds resilience and belonging

    Published on: 15 May 2025

    As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're shining a light on how volunteering can positively impact mental health – both for those receiving support and those offering it. At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, volunteers play a vital role in creating safe, supportive spaces for people facing mental health challenges.

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    New nurse support scheme tackles NHS retention challenge

    Published on: 13 May 2025
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  • Beyond The Badge: Meet Our Suicide Prevention Strategic Coordinator

    Published on: 12 May 2025

    In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, we met with David Stocks, Black Country Healthcare's Suicide Prevention Strategic Coordinator. In addition to his leading role, David has other responsibilities at the Trust, including responsibilities at several of our networks and being a staff governor.

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  • WorkWell welcomes partners to enhance service delivery across the Black Country

    Published on: 9 May 2025
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  • Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: Help and support in the Black Country

    Published on: 6 May 2025
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