Health & Wellbeing

Lifesaving interactions at train stations rise as West Midlands passengers urged to chat

2026-03-09T13:13:39+00:00

Rail passengers are being urged to say hello and make small talk with fellow travellers - as figures reveal the number of lifesaving interactions across the West Midlands has risen.

Antlara Dental, a Turkish dental practice, is standardising clinical practices based on GDC principles

2026-03-08T12:53:34+00:00

Antlara Dental has announced that it is standardising its clinical practices in line with the principles outlined by the General Dental Council (GDC). At the heart of these principles is a clear message: patient health must always come before financial, corporate or personal interests.

Tails from the rails: TPE launches children’s book starring therapy dog Nya to help young travellers stay safe on the railway

2026-03-06T11:35:38+00:00

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train.

Competition to lead Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s 2026 Bike4Life Ride Out launches

2026-03-05T13:08:08+00:00

Motorcycle enthusiasts are being given the chance to lead more than 3,500 bikes in one of the biggest and most popular biker events in the region.

Baby in the US makes history as the largest newborn ever at a hospital

2026-03-04T20:20:16+00:00

Terrica and Shawn, the parents of a newborn at Cayuga Medical Centre, were surprised when their baby boy, Shawn Jr., arrived weighing 13 pounds, making him the largest baby in the hospital’s history. Just hours later, another baby was born at the same hospital, a complete opposite in size at just 4 pounds.

You Rock! Mental health campaign backed by Berkshire Housebuilder’s school art initiative

2026-02-28T12:45:50+00:00

A housebuilder has empowered schoolchildren in Berkshire to champion positivity and take a stand against bullying through art.

Bereaved man back in the swim of thing through regular exercise

2026-02-23T12:46:45+00:00

A local man has rediscovered his zest for living through the physical and mental release of swimming – at Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick – and the community feel of the facility.

Birmingham leisure facilities launch weight loss medication support programme

2026-02-20T20:52:21+00:00

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has launched a new support programme across its leisure centres in Birmingham, offering tailored guidance for customers using GLP-1 weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Semaglutide.

North London health system partners react to latest measles figures

2026-02-20T20:43:59+00:00

Some of the agencies leading a response to a measles outbreak in North London have responded to the latest figures issued by the UK Health Security Agency confirming increased numbers of cases.

Parkinson's UK and the British Wheel of Yoga announce new national yoga and wellbeing partnership

2026-02-19T16:09:38+00:00

Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) to help more people with Parkinson's access yoga classes throughout the UK.

Year 9 pupils offered vital vaccinations in school

2026-02-12T08:52:55+00:00

Year 9 pupils across Wolverhampton are now being offered vaccinations in school by Vaccination UK.

Self-weigh baby service available across Wolverhampton

2026-02-07T14:02:41+00:00

Parents and carers across Wolverhampton are being reminded that the city’s self-weigh baby service is available at a range of Best Start in Life Family Hubs and libraries, following a fantastic response to its launch last year.

AGCO marks two years of lifesaving support for Midlands Air Ambulance charity

2026-02-05T09:47:28+00:00

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating two years of incredible support from global agricultural machinery and precision leader AGCO Corporation, whose UK team has gone above and beyond to help raise vital funds and awareness for the charity’s lifesaving missions.

Yoga studio takes holistic wellbeing to The Cube

2026-02-05T09:44:00+00:00

The Cube has welcomed Yoga Sweat 2.0, a well-established community yoga studio, which officially opened its doors at the world-class destination at the end of January.

Mayor shows how easy HIV testing can be

2026-02-03T16:04:57+00:00

Ahead of this year's HIV Testing Week, the Mayor of Wolverhampton has demonstrated how quick and simple it is to use a HIV self-test kit at home.

Birmingham people urged not to be caught out by the ‘silent thief of sight’

2026-01-31T19:47:58+00:00

A Birmingham ophthalmologist is calling for more awareness of a condition often dubbed the ‘silent thief of sight’.