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NHS cancer bus tours the Black Country
An NHS double-decker bus is touring the Black Country this week (Monday 7 April – Friday 11 April) to help raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and the importance of early detection.
Organised by the local NHS in…
Organised by the local NHS in…
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Order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter
People in the Black Country are being reminded to order any repeat prescriptions they may need ahead of the Easter bank holiday.
GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the Easter period, and many will be closed…
GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the Easter period, and many will be closed…
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Less than a week left to get a flu vaccine
Eligible people in the Black Country are being reminded they only have a few days left to take up the offer of a flu vaccine before the offer ends on Monday 31 March.
The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting…
The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting…
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Black Country Questions for the BC ICB FOI/EIR 1143 National Policy & Holding ICBs to account
Following communication from HealthWatch England (HWE), local HealthWatch (HW) were encouraged to submit the following questions to their local ICB. HWW duly submitted the questions which had been tailored for the Black Country. The questions were…
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Do you use a Pharmacy? Tell us what works and maybe what doesn't
Take part in this survey and let us know what works for you and maybe what doesn't. Your valuable feedback will go into a report and be shared with the commissioner of Pharmacy services and you the public.
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Our latest E Bulletin for February 2025 is now available
A brief outline of some of the issues and themes patients have faced when accessing Walsall Services during February 2025.
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Your experiences of NHS Pelvic Health Care - DURING & AFTER PREGNANCY
The Black Country LMNS (Local Maternity and Neonatal System) are currently working to improve the Pelvic Health Care that you receive from the NHS…
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Improving your routine breast screening appointment engagement
NHS are keen to hear the views and thoughts of women in the West Midlands on breast screening services. So they can look at how and if current…
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Prevent the spread of norovirus
People in the Black Country are being reminded of the simple actions that they can take to reduce the spread of norovirus.
Norovirus is a…
Norovirus is a…
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Latest reports and publication

Our latest Enter and View report on Highgate Lodge Care Home is now available.
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Our March E-Bulletin is now available
A brief outline of some of the issues and themes patients have faced when accessing Walsall Services during March 2025.
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