Health & Wellbeing

For Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September, the NHS is asking people to check whether they have the Sickle Cell trait and to give blood to support those living with Sickle Cell Disorder.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has reached a major milestone by completing its 80,000th mission – more than any other air ambulance charity in the UK.

WW International, Inc., the global leader in science-backed weight management, have just announced the launch of ‘WeightWatchers for Menopause’, a groundbreaking programme that sets a new standard in women’s health, designed to support women through every stage of the menopause journey, from perimenopause to post-menopause.

The countdown is on for the National Recovery Walk 2025, with Wolverhampton hosting the event for the very first time.

VO2 Master was featured in the latest issue of Men’s Health magazine in an article titled 'Reverse Your Heart Age.'

Sharon Lewis, from Miami, Florida, in the U.S.A., made headlines 11 years ago when she naturally gave birth to triplets at age 47. Now 58 years old, she and her children are healthy and thriving.

Turks and Caicos Islands Minister of Health and Human Services Kyle Knowles has described Health City Cayman Islands as offering “world-class facilities” comparable to those in the United States, underscoring the importance of regional partnerships in ensuring access to quality health care for small island states.

Iverley View care home in Stourbridge, in the West Midlands, is delighted to announce they are now offering post-operative care and respite support, designed to provide comfort, recovery, and peace of mind for individuals and families.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity would like to thank everyone who supported this year’s Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival for helping to raise over £118,000 for the charity’s lifesaving emergency service.

The Dudley, Wolverhampton and South West Staffordshire Breast Screening Programme's mobile screening unit is currently available at Sainsbury's, Bentley Bridge.

The University of Gloucestershire is set to host a prestigious conference that will bring together experts from across the globe to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.

Following the UK government's nationwide ban on disposable vapes, which officially came into effect on 31st May 2025, Ninja Vapes has responded swiftly by launching a range of innovative, sustainable alternatives aimed at helping adult consumers transition away from single-use devices.

Ben Howell, a father of three, a devoted husband for over 50 years, grandfather of two granddaughters, and most recently of a one-year-old grandson, is fighting for his life.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a new survey inviting parent carers, young people, and professionals to share their views on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in the city.

Eight years after a life-changing spinal injury, Conor O’Dea has proved exactly what’s possible, completing the demanding 25th Tour de Munster charity cycle in four days and 640 kilometres through all six counties of Munster.

Alan Creaner, a man in his 60s, recently became the 300th patient to undergo joint replacement surgery and return home the same day under the Same-day Surgery and Discharge programme at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC).