This winter, many people in Wolverhampton have faced the harsh reality of homelessness or the fear of losing their home. The Winter Pressures Fund is helping to change that. The Winter Pressures Fund (WPF) is an innovative initiative managed by the Good Shepherd Wolverhampton, in partnership with City of Wolverhampton Council. It is designed to …
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People are being encouraged to take control of their health by taking their free NHS Health Check online. NHS Health Checks are available to eligible 40 to 74 year olds once every 5 years. They assess the individual’s health and identify relatively simple lifestyle changes they could make to lower their risk of developing serious …
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A new campaign has been launched in Wolverhampton to promote and normalise breastfeeding across the city. Wolverhampton Welcomes Breastfeeding celebrates the support the city provides to mothers, helping them give their babies the very best start in life. At the heart of the campaign, delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council in collaboration with the …
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Neighbourhoods across Wolverhampton will enjoy some extra care and attention this year thanks to a targeted new team. City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet last night (Wednesday 21 January) approved the Love Your Community: Neighbourhood Team initiative, a dedicated taskforce to improve the cleanliness, safety and appearance of local areas. The 12 month pilot project will …
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Families across Wolverhampton are invited to enjoy a morning of free activities as WV Active hosts Family Fun Days next Saturday 31 January, from 9am to 12.30pm. The event will run simultaneously at WV Active Aldersley and WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams, offering an exciting programme designed to encourage families to get active, be creative and …
The City of Wolverhampton Council has teamed up with Recovery Near You and the Service User Involvement Team to host a series of Fibro-scan clinics, bringing non-invasive liver health screening directly into the local community. Fibro-scans are a quick, painless test similar to an ultrasound which check for scarring and fat build up in the …
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Residents have moved into the first new homes delivered as part of City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of New Park Village estate. Chosen construction partner, Keon Homes, has completed 7 new wheelchair accessible council bungalows on Longford Road 2 months ahead of schedule. The homes are top energy efficient EPC A rated and, as per …
Fostering for Wolverhampton welcomed local residents to a series of events last week, giving people the opportunity to learn more about fostering and the difference it makes to children and young people across the city. Between Monday 12 and Friday 16 January, the fostering team met members of the public at a range of city …
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A suspected fly tipper who left personal details among the rubbish strewn on a local green space has been tracked down and prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. Packaging, plastic bottles and a pair of slippers were among the items left scattered on a pavement and grass verge at Holcroft Street off Ettingshall Road. The …
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Residents are being encouraged to take simple steps toward improving their health and wellbeing by completing the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz, a quick 5 minute tool designed to offer personalised guidance on healthier living. The quiz asks a series of questions about daily habits and lifestyle, generating an overall wellbeing score along with tailored …
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