Black Country Mental Health

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets on Friday. You helped us raise £319 towards our work in Wolverhampton.

24/06/2026

Are you a maker, creator, artist, or small business owner bursting with something brilliant to share? Then we want YOU at the Proudly Unique Festival! 🌈✨

This isn't just any fair. Proudly Unique is a vibrant, joyful celebration of individuality, creativity, and self-expression — a space where every voice matters and every stall tells a story. We're filling Himley Hall & Park with the most colourful, passionate, wonderful traders we can find, and we'd absolutely love for you to be one of them.

We're especially keen to hear from LGBTQ+ businesses, Goth & alternative makers, neurodivergent-owned brands, and mental health & wellbeing organisations — but if your work celebrates who you are, you belong here.

Sunday 9th August, 10am–4pm at the stunning Himley Hall & Park — with live entertainment from the fabulous Trixie Lee and the incredible Peaky Blondie to keep the energy buzzing all day long.

Ready to shine? DM us or head to www.blackcountryfairs.com to apply. Spaces are limited, so don't wait! 🌟

23/06/2026

DIABETES UK - event please tell people.

Together Type 1 Midlands 11-15yrs Type 1 Family Event

Date: Thursday 20th August 2026 (during summer holiday)
Time: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Register each person attending via the following link: https://eu.eventscloud.com/esurvey/200051257
Location: YMCA West Bromwich, 38 Carters Green, B70 9LG
Please see the different activities taking place via the event agenda on page 2
• Meet outside the venue at 12:15pm
• This event is for 11–15-year-olds living with type 1 diabetes and their families
• Diabetes UK will cover the total cost of the event, and it is completely free for all participants
• Each young person must be accompanied by a parent/carer who must remain on site at all times
• Each young person must bring their BG meters/Hypo Treatment/Insulin or the young person will not be allowed to participate
• Diabetes UK staff will also carry hypo treatment
• We recommend that each child attending eats lunch before the event and brings a drink, snacks will be provided
• Staff and Young Leaders from Diabetes UK will supervise young people and families participating in activities
• For comfort and safety, it is advised that young people wear sporty/comfortable clothes with trainers if taking part in the sports day activities
• Once you have registered for the event, we will be in contact to understand which activities your child would like to take part in
• Contact [email protected] / Mob 07584886533 to secure your place or ask to obtain further information or clarification.
• This event is funded through the Together Type 1 youth programme and as such, to secure attendance to the event every young person must sign up to the Together Type 1 youth programme via following link: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/forms/join-tt1
• For more information about the 5-year programme providing peer support for 11–25-year-olds living with type 1 diabetes, contact [email protected]

Event Agenda:
11-15s 11-15s (option 2) parents/ carers
12:30-1pm Arrivals, introductions & ice breakers Arrivals, introductions & ice breakers Arrivals, introductions & ice breakers (separate from the 11-15s)
1-1:45pm Lego block building challenge Quiz and diabetes chat Parent/ carer panel and Q&A
1:45-2pm Break Break Break
2-2:45pm Tote bag making Tote bag making Tote bag making
2:45-3:45pm Sports day Bracelet Making Sports day
3:45-4pm Break Break Break
4-4:30pm Closing session and feedback Closing session and feedback Closing session and feedback

About Together Type 1:

The Basics:
 The Together Type 1 programme is aimed at young people aged between 11-25 living with type 1 diabetes.
 Developed through feedback that young people living with type 1 diabetes have felt left out and isolated.
 Focused on co-production and co design with young people.

16-25 Year Olds:
 Young Leader Volunteering Role:
- Peer Support Training.
- Leading peer support sessions for younger people living with type 1.
- 1-2-1 buddying/mentoring younger people living with type 1.
- Presentations about type 1 diabetes, care and change you want to see to Healthcare Professionals and at NHS Network Meetings.
- Free fun days out and residential trips.
- Leading our social media strategy.
- Supporting with the creation of digital resource creation for young people living with type 1 diabetes.
- Story sharing.
- Volunteering at our 11–15-year-old fun events.
- Volunteering at our Tree of Life events.
- Representing Diabetes UK at external community events.
- CV boosting experience and references.
- Free Together Type 1 hoody, polo/T-shirt, mug and other merchandise.

 General Involvement (without becoming a Young Leader):

- Attending 16-25 Type 1 Chats on a variety of age appropriate/mature topics.
- Attending free in person fun events/Tree of Life peer support events.
- Join our WhatsApp group of almost 50 young people living with type 1 diabetes who talk about all things type 1 and not!

11-15 Year Olds:
 Attend our free fun events.
 Attend our free Tree of Life events.
 Attend 11-15 Type 1 Chats led by Young Leaders on age-appropriate topics.
 Benefit from 1-2-1 buddying/peer mentoring.
 Benefit from our digital resources.
 Share experiences.
 Work with us on social media content.
 Competitions with the chance to win exciting prizes.

Follow us on Instagram & sign up here: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/forms/join-tt1

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23/06/2026

Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for people with a weakened immune system.

Book an appointment to top up your protection ➡️ www.nhs.uk/book-covid

23/06/2026

Sandwell Council confirms gritters 'on standby' as temperatures set to spike

22/06/2026

Today in the Walled Garden at Wollescote Park. All the hard work of our lead Simon and his volunteer team. Why not pop down and have a cuppa with them or lend a few hours.

22/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our celebrations on Friday and supported BCMH. We hope you went away with a lot more knowledge of what we do and who we are.

22/06/2026

Pets are vital for our mental wellbeing so make sure all of them are looked after in this hot weather.

Hot , hot , hot 🥵