National Smile Month 2026, raising awareness of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile, is now underway. A series of exciting free events for young children and their families are planned throughout the month at local community venues, with dental nurses on hand to offer advice and information, special oral …
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Foster Care Fortnight 2026 is now underway, shining a spotlight on the incredible role foster parents play and celebrating the many unique stories across the fostering community. Foster Care Fortnight, which began yesterday (Monday 11 May, 2026), is the UK’s biggest awareness raising campaign for fostering. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, highlights the diversity …
A pioneering Wolverhampton youth group has been recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony celebrating outstanding co‑production with children, young people and families. HY5! – a group for young people aged 11 to 25 with additional needs and disabilities – was honoured at the SEND Awards 2026, organised by the Council for Disabled Children, after …
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WV Active Aldersley will host Wolverhampton’s second Walking Hockey Festival this weekend. It is being organised by Wolverhampton and Tettenhall Hockey Club with the support of the City of Wolverhampton Council and WV Active and will feature 8 teams from across the region. All profits will go to local dementia and Motor Neurone Disease charities. …
The City of Wolverhampton Council will be marking Mental Health Awareness Week, beginning on Monday (11 May, 2026) and is encouraging people to talk openly about mental health, challenge stigma, and take positive steps to look after their wellbeing. Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Action’, recognising that, …
Adult Education Wolverhampton is inviting prospective students, families, carers and professionals to its SEND Open Event taking place next Wednesday (13 May, 2026). Running from 10am to 3pm, it provides an opportunity to explore the wide range of support, courses and pathways available to people with learning disabilities or autism through Adult Education Wolverhampton. Deputy …
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Community groups, organisations and individuals are being encouraged to get their applications in for the Bilston Carnival parade and help make it a truly bostin’ celebration. The carnival will take place on Saturday 4 July, 2026 and will feature a colourful parade through Bilston, celebrating local pride, creativity and community spirit – all with a …
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An NHS double decker bus will be coming to Wolverhampton next Wednesday (6 May, 2026) to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and the importance of early detection. Organised by the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board and NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board, in partnership with local NHS organisations and …
The Beacon Centre for the Blind has teamed up with Wolverhampton City Archives for an exhibition exploring the history of sight loss in Wolverhampton over the last 150 years. It features personal stories of inspiring individuals and captures moments where Wolverhampton literally paved the way in terms of accessibility – becoming the first city in …
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Parents of young children in Wolverhampton are invited to attend a Maternal Mental Health Week event next Wednesday 6 May. The ‘Baby & Me’ event will take place at the Best Start Family Hub in Graiseley and is being delivered by the Council’s Parent and Infant Wellbeing team. Supporting Maternal Mental Health Week (4 to10 …
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