Volunteering, Gardening, and Growing Stronger: A Mental Health Awareness Week Story
Published on: 15 May 2025
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, it's a powerful time to reflect on the small actions that can make a big difference to our wellbeing. Volunteering is one of those actions. Whether it’s offering time, support, or skills, volunteering not only helps others, it can be deeply therapeutic for those who give their time.
In this interview, we speak to a dedicated volunteer who’s been giving back at Dorothy Pattison Hospital, working in the garden to create a more welcoming, peaceful space.
Mental Health Awareness Week: How volunteering builds resilience and belonging
Published on: 15 May 2025
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're shining a light on how volunteering can positively impact mental health – both for those receiving support and those offering it. At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, volunteers play a vital role in creating safe, supportive spaces for people facing mental health challenges.
Beyond The Badge: Meet Our Suicide Prevention Strategic Coordinator
Published on: 12 May 2025
In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, we met with David Stocks, Black Country Healthcare's Suicide Prevention Strategic Coordinator. In addition to his leading role, David has other responsibilities at the Trust, including responsibilities at several of our networks and being a staff governor.
Let’s talk about death this Dying Matters Awareness Week
Published on: 6 May 2025
People in the Black Country are being encouraged to break the taboo and talk about death, dying and bereavement ahead of Dying Matters Awareness Week (5-11 May 2025).
Join the conversation: Deaf awareness week in the Black Country
Published on: 6 May 2025
This Deaf Awareness Week (5-11 May 2025), people in the Black Country are being encouraged to engage in conversations about improving accessibility and inclusivity for the Deaf community.
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Published on: 1 May 2025
Did you know that patients, carers, and visitors at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can enjoy free Wi-Fi to stay in touch and entertained during their visits? This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improving patient and visitor experience through the use of digital technology.
Black Country Healthcare Secures £1.8M to Transform Care Pathways for Patients with Complex Mental Health and Offending Histories
Published on: 24 April 2025
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has successfully secured an investment of £1.8 million from Reach Out to enhance the interface between specialised secure services and secondary care for Black Country patients with complex mental health needs and histories of offending.
