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  • Featured news item Proud to share our partnership work with our communities

    Published on: 6 June 2025
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  • Protect your child from measles

    Published on: 11 June 2025

    Measles cases are on the rise in West Midlands. Find out how you can protect your child and family.

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  • Beyond The Badge: Meet the Sandwell ECMHTOA Occupational Therapy Team

    Published on: 10 June 2025

    What does a typical day look like for the dedicated team supporting older adults in Sandwell? From morning meetings to community activities, the Community Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners work tirelessly to empower their patients to live safely and independently at home. This weeks Beyond The Badge offers a glimpse into their daily routines, the challenges they face, and the rewarding moments that keep them motivated. 

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    Patients at Penn Hospital get creative for animal rescue charity

    Published on: 10 June 2025

    A knitting group, formed by patients at Penn Hospital, recently took part in a creative project to help support a local animal charity.

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  • Black Country Healthcare appoints Interim Chief People Officer

    Published on: 9 June 2025
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  • Beyond The Badge: Life as an Administration Officer at BCHFT

    Published on: 6 June 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 Demi-Leigh Freeman, Administration Officer for the Mental Health Liaison Service and High Intensity Use Service in Wolverhampton.

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  • Volunteers’ Week stories: A helping hand in hospital

    Published on: 5 June 2025
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  • Volunteers’ Week stories: Helping people on the road to fitness

    Published on: 5 June 2025
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  • Volunteers’ Week stories: Quiz host brings people together

    Published on: 5 June 2025
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  • Volunteering for Health launches across the Black Country to improve health and wellbeing through community action

    Published on: 3 June 2025
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  • Volunteers’ Week stories: Giving back through gardening

    Published on: 2 June 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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