Young Men in West Midlands Use Personal Stories to Tackle Mental Health Stigma Friday, February 13, 2026 mentalhealth westmidlands youth stigma support campaign textservice men awareness wellbeing Young men in the West Midlands are sharing their own experiences to encourage others to seek mental health support when needed. A new campaign launched in Birmingham and Solihull aims to raise awareness about a free, … Read More
English Heritage Introduces ‘Bonding Benches’ to Combat Parental Isolation Tuesday, February 10, 2026 englishheritage parenting loneliness wellbeing midlands familyactivities community mentalhealth outdoorplay socialconnection English Heritage is tackling the issue of parental loneliness with the launch of innovative ‘bonding benches’ across its properties. Recent research by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) reveals that up to 62% of new parents … Read More
Inside the Life-Changing Transformations of Local People Who Lost 37st Without 'Fat Jabs' Sunday, February 8, 2026 weightloss transformation health fitness lifestyle nutrition motivation slimmingworld exercise wellbeing As the trend of ‘fat jabs’ and surgical solutions gains popularity among many Brits seeking weight loss, millions continue to pursue healthier lives through natural methods. By embracing nutritious diets, regular … Read More
Easy £84 Fix for a Little-Known Shower Danger – Installation Takes Under 30 Seconds Sunday, February 8, 2026 water2 showerhead filtration microplastics chlorine skincare health waterquality discount wellbeing Improving everyday wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. A key but often overlooked factor is the quality of the water we shower with. Poor water quality can affect skin, hair, and overall health, but now … Read More
School Becomes First in Midlands to Receive 'Exceptional' Rating Under Ofsted's New Inspection System Sunday, February 1, 2026 ofsted education inspection primary inclusion governance wellbeing achievement leadership walsall Goldsmith Primary Academy in Walsall has made history by becoming the first school in the West Midlands to earn an ‘exceptional’ rating under Ofsted’s newly overhauled inspection system. This transformation … Read More
Mental Health Tops Reasons for Increased Sick Leave Among Dudley Council Staff Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley council absence mentalhealth sickness workforce stress healthcare employment wellbeing Dudley Council staff are taking more sick leave, with mental health concerns leading the reasons for absence. Recent figures from April to November 2025 reveal that the number of full-time council employees dropped from 5,887 … Read More