Residents are being invited to help shape the future of dementia care as part of the development of the Wolverhampton Integrated Dementia Strategy 2025–2029. The ambitious strategy aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia, their families, and carers by creating more joined up, compassionate, and effective services. It brings together organisations including the City of Wolverhampton Council, the Black Country Integrated Care Board, OneWolverhampton, the Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust and the Wolverhampton Dementia Action Alliance. Councillor Paula Brookfield, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said: “Dementia affects nearly a million people in the UK, including approximately 3,600…

Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge. This is true no matter what method you follow to lose weight. For example, studies show that people who follow very low calorie diets (between 800-1,200 calories per day) regain between 26% and 121% of their lost weight five years after treatment. People who follow behavioural weight management programmes (such as WW, formerly Weight Watchers) regain between 30-35% of their lost weight after one year. Even people who use weight loss medications, such as Wegovy, are…

As the summer holidays arrive, the City of Wolverhampton Council is encouraging residents to prioritise their health and wellbeing while travelling, whether they are heading abroad or enjoying a break closer to home. Travel can expose people to unfamiliar environments, climates and health risks, so simple preparations can make a significant difference. The council is advising travellers to ensure they and their families are in good health before departure, to pack necessary medications and first aid supplies, and to check the latest travel guidance for the area they are visiting, including local risks, weather conditions, and any recommended precautions. For…

A growing number of community based physical activity sessions are now available across Wolverhampton as part of the city’s Active Ageing Programme, designed to promote healthier, happier lives for older residents. The initiative, delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council with the support of the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board’s Health Inequalities Fund, offers a range of tailored activities that support mobility, strength and wellbeing among older adults. Sessions currently on offer include a Grandparents and Tots stay and play session at WV Active Bilston–Bert Williams on Tuesdays from 10am to 11am (£3), and a multi sports class for…

The rollout of the free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to selected local pharmacies has been welcomed by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community. Councillor Obaida Ahmed said it would make it even easier for eligible groups to get protected. RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs which spreads all year round. It often causes symptoms like a cold, such as a runny nose, cough and fever, and usually gets better by itself. However, for infants and older adults the virus can lead to more severe illness and hospitalisation. People aged…

The Wednesfield junior parkrun will commemorate a significant milestone next month when it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Established in 2015 by Liz Lister and Martha Cummings, both of whom worked for the City of Wolverhampton Council and were members of Wolves and Bilston Athletics Club, it welcomes scores of children and young people to Wednesfield’s King George V Playing Fields every Sunday morning. The Wednesfield junior parkrun gives 4 to 14 year olds the chance to run, jog or walk around a 2km circuit, with parents invited to join in if they wish. It takes place thanks to the efforts…

There’s still time for people to share their views as the City of Wolverhampton Council recommissions local specialist domestic abuse support services. The council wants to hear from local residents, people affected by domestic abuse, and professionals from across Wolverhampton to help shape priorities and intentions for the new services to ensure they are effective, accessible and respond to local need. Domestic abuse specialist support services provide victims of domestic abuse with practical help, advice, and guidance. In Wolverhampton, support is available to women, men, and children who are either living in the community or in accommodation such as a…

This level of sleep deprivation increases the risk of serious injury or fatality in safety critical situations. Published in Science Advances, the biomarker used a combination of markers found in the blood of healthy volunteers. Together, these markers accurately predicted when the study volunteers had been awake for more than 24 hours under controlled laboratory conditions. The biomarker detected whether individuals had been awake for 24 hours with a 99.2 percent probability of being correct, when compared to their own well-rested sample. When a single sample was considered without the well-rested comparison (similar to a diagnostic blood test), it dropped…

weakness,” is a powerful natural substance that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Found primarily in the Himalayan mountains, Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin that is created from the decomposition of plant matter over millions of years. It contains more than 80 minerals, as well as fulvic acid, which is believed to contribute to its wide range of health benefits. Here are some of the top health benefits of Shilajit. 1. **Boosts Energy Levels** Shilajit is a potent energy booster. It helps improve the body’s mitochondrial function, which is essential for energy production at the cellular level. By…

People are being encouraged to think about their drinking habits and the risks posed by alcohol during Alcohol Awareness Week, which gets underway today (Monday 7 July, 2025). The City of Wolverhampton Council and substance misuse service Recovery Near You will be highlighting the harms associated with alcohol and the treatment and recovery support which is available in the city. Representatives from Recovery Near You and SUIT, the Service User Improvement Team, will be available at locations throughout the week offering support, advice and, where appropriate, interventions. At some locations, a fibroscanner will also be available to identify the early…