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  • Featured news item Spring into song: Shine a Light dementia singing group returns for music, memories and togetherness

    Published on: 13 February 2026
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  • Local funding to continue for Black Country WorkWell service

    Published on: 18 February 2026
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  • Dudley apprentice who began her NHS career now helping others follow in her footsteps

    Published on: 17 February 2026
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  • Mental health teams in Wolverhampton step in to provide food as patients face delays accessing support

    Published on: 17 February 2026
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  • Toucan Highlights Positive Mental Health Impact for Young People in the West Midlands

    Published on: 13 February 2026

    During Children’s Mental Health Week (9th – 15th February 2026), Toucan, the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative, is showcasing the impact of its work for children and young people (CYP) in the region.

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  • Trust plays key role in national dementia research

    Published on: 13 February 2026

    With the Black Country facing a slightly higher-than-average regional dementia diagnosis rate, Black Country Healthcare is playing a key role in national research, focusing on understanding the experience of carers when their partner, relative or friend with dementia is admitted to a mental health ward.

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  • New WorkWell animation highlights support for people across the Black Country

    Published on: 11 February 2026
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  • From anxiety to advocacy: Black Country teen uses poetry to share his mental health journey

    Published on: 11 February 2026

    Dylan’s journey with local health, voluntary and community services show how support, belonging and youth voice can transform lives. 

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  • Beyond the Badge: Meet Helen Bridges, People Development Coordinator

    Published on: 10 February 2026
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  • National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026!

    Published on: 10 February 2026
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    Feeling lost in the system? Two workshops in Dudley are here to help.

    Published on: 6 February 2026
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  • Time to Talk Day: Support is available when you need it

    Published on: 5 February 2026

    Talking about mental health can feel difficult, but it can also be the first step towards feeling better. This Time to Talk Day, we want to remind people across our communities that support is available, and you don’t have to face things on your own. Find out more about the support available across the Black Country.

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    Older Adult Unit marks transformative first year

    Published on: 4 February 2026

    A state-of-the-art unit providing mental health care in Walsall has marked its first year of supporting older adults in the Black Country. Based at Dorothy Pattison Hospital, the older adult unit opened to patients in February 2025.

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