Opportunity for community organisations/groups… Can you work with us to implement The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework? Help us: 1. Co-produce a PCREF improvement plan 2. Establish an independent advisory network 💙 Learn more: blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/…

Patients at Dorothy Pattison Hospital are receiving a wellbeing post thanks to some new outdoor gym equipment that's been installed on site. Read more - …affzone.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/…

There's still time to share your experiences of mental health services in Wolverhampton with Healthwatch Wolverhampton. Complete their online survey - smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WolvesMental…

🏫 We know a lot of young people are going back to school this week which can bring mental health struggles. ✅ We have gathered some top tips for helping your child return to school from our Black Country CAMHS team. 👍 Good luck for all those starting or going #Back2School

Share poetry and meet others when our (Un)Spoken Word event returns next week! 🖊 Bring along and share your poetry in a supportive space – if you would rather listen, that’s fine too. 💙 Read more at: ow.ly/K2Gn50Tfbgi

We are excited to be taking part in the NHS England Culture of Care programme for inpatient mental health services. Four of our wards will be taking part developing programmes to improve the care and experience on our wards

Enjoy poetry with the return of our Unspoken Word event next week. 🖊 Share your poetry in a supportive space – if you would rather listen, that’s fine too! 💙 Book your free place at: ow.ly/eAC550TfbHo

We are so proud of Fauzia Khan, an assistant psychologist at our Trust, who took home the ‘NHS Hero Award’ at a recent national ceremony. 🏆 Amazing work Fauzia! ⭐ Read more at: blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/…

Our Unspoken Word poetry meet up returns this week 🖊 Share your poetry in a supportive space to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. 💙 Read more and book your free place at: ow.ly/SMMc50Tfc2J

It’s hard to know who to talk to if you’re in a mental health crisis. You can now call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2) to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in the Black Country. 📞 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Do you know what a safety plan is? Everyone can benefit from having a safety plan ready to set out who and what can help you in a crisis. Learn more this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay at: ow.ly/9Qf150TjMgU

It’s wonderful to see the impact our High Intensity Use Service is making in the community to improve people’s mental health, by teaming up with #Head4Health at Wolves Foundation 💙 Find out more with this video to mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

If you have been bereaved by suicide, please know that help is available. 💙 Rethink provide counselling and support groups to help those bereaved by suicide in the Black Country. Find out more at: blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/help-advice/su… #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

“That phone call I made today helped me to keep breathing” Thank you to Amanda Hemmings for sharing her powerful poem ‘Reach Out’ to mark #SuicidePreventionDay.

To mark #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we want to share this moving poem from David, who works at our Trust as a Suicide Prevention Community Inclusion Worker. Thank you for sharing, David. 💚

If you need out of hours mental health support, Sanctuary Hubs are here for you across the Black Country. Please reach out for help, you are not alone. Take a look to find your local hub and their opening times. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Veterans in the Black Country can benefit from a new course to boost their wellbeing, thanks to a partnership between The Recovery College and Help for Heroes ⭐ Find out more at: …affzone.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/download_file/…

Have a night of Black Country fun at a fundraiser hosted by our Early Intervention in Psychosis service! ⭐ Money raised will help service users attend a sailing trip to promote their recovery and raise awareness of psychosis. Reserve your ticket at: ow.ly/AR6P50TjWjB

Our (Un)spoken Word poetry group event is on now 12-3pm at 01902 urban rooms in Wolverhampton. All are welcome so pop in if you want to share or listen to poetry. 🩷💚🩵❤️🧡💙♥️

Find out more about local health, wellbeing and community services by coming along to our Health and Happiness Fair! ✨ From health checks to talks on neurodiversity and dementia, there is a wealth of information on offer. Book your place at: ow.ly/fett50TmRwL