13+ hour, 47+ min ago   (347+ words) A psychologist at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has been recognised for outstanding research at Cygnet Health Care's Annual Psychology Awards. Katie Roberts, a Preceptor Psychologist at the mental health hospital for men, was named Researcher of the Year in recognition of…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (247+ words) Breathing seems like something we do unconsciously - but paying attention to how we breathe can have many benefits. Chris Titley and Alex Ashcroft, who are based in Sedgley, are both qualified breathwork coaches and run Tender Breathwork. "Breathwork is conscious,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (391+ words) A major UK study has found that staying socially connected can significantly reduce the risk of frailty in later life, and may even help reverse physical decline. As January brings heightened loneliness and isolation for many adults, Move it or…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (740+ words) The winter months often bring a wave of colds, flu and other illnesses. Offering a convenient way to get help for many health conditions are community pharmacists like Malkit Singh. He qualified from Aston University in 1992 and took over Walkers…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (415+ words) A resurrected poppy appeal has attracted almost "27,000 in aid of veterans after residents set up a new organising group. The Dudley Remembers Group was formed amid fears that the Dudley Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was declining along with the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (428+ words) Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift" that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn't quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (331+ words) 'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering'Express & Star 'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering "Samaritans…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (188+ words) An inquest into the death of a patient at a Dudley hospital who took an illicit substance has found there were missed opportunities'in the care he received at hospital'in the period leading up to his death. William - 'Will' - Giles, aged…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (429+ words) A former club doorman has swapped policing punters for a career with purpose after joining Lifeways to support people with complex needs " and it's all thanks to Covid. For more than 20 years, Stephen Lunn worked as head of security for…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (731+ words) The majority of drop-in centres that provide mental health support for 11 to 25-year-olds have said they will be forced to significantly reduce services or close entirely when Government funding comes to an end next year. Early support hubs are designed…...