Health & Wellbeing

World Oral Health Day 2026: FDI urges governments to turn UN oral health commitments into action

2026-03-21T18:06:06+00:00

On World Oral Health Day (WOHD), FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) is urging governments to translate the oral health commitments recognized in the 2025 United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health into concrete action.

Care home Managing Director celebrates 20-year anniversary

2026-03-20T13:07:35+00:00

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Harper Fields Care Home in Balsall Common are congratulating their brilliant Managing Director, Alison Donaldson, on her 20-year anniversary with Barchester Healthcare.

The Cube invites Birmingham to relax with free yoga session for Stress Awareness Month

2026-03-18T12:30:27+00:00

The Cube is partnering with Yoga Sweat 2.0 to host a free lunchtime yoga session this April, helping Birmingham residents unwind and prioritise their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month.

Former apprentice lands top job for latest West Mids fitness craze

2026-03-17T18:16:06+00:00

A young Sandwell leisure enthusiast has quickly landed a plum job teaching the latest fast-growing fitness trend after completing her apprenticeship.

Employers are failing to support neurodiversity at work

2026-03-16T20:48:38+00:00

Over a third of workers (35%) think that their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a new Acas survey.

Dental charge hike: a kick in the teeth for millions on modest incomes

2026-03-11T20:39:47+00:00

The British Dental Association has slammed the latest increase in NHS patient charges, stressing these ‘stealth cuts’ will not put a penny into the cash-strapped service.[1]

New Dementia Carers Café launching in Stourbridge to support local community

2026-03-11T20:37:05+00:00

A new Dementia Carers Café is set to launch at Iverley View Care Home in Stourbridge, offering a welcoming and supportive space for people living with dementia and the carers who support them.

Three winners of the Mayor’s big ideas challenge named to tackle health inequalities

2026-03-10T21:36:09+00:00

Following seven months of development and testing, three local businesses have today been announced as the winners of the Mayor’s big ideas challenge.

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.