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Young people, schools, colleges, and youth groups are being encouraged to talk about their mental health this Time to Talk Day.

Taking place this Thursday (3 February), the Mind campaign encourages young people to start a conversation about mental health to reduce stigma and get help with their emotional wellbeing when needed.

Getting involved is easy – simply visit https://orlo.uk/e46PI to find a host of activities, resources, and information.

Care home residents are able to have unlimited visits from family and friends once more after national Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, with people urged to get a test before visiting.

The Government imposed a limit of three named visitors, plus an essential caregiver, when the Omicron variant of coronavirus hit. The rules have now been relaxed again, though individual homes are still able to set their own visiting policies.

Councillor Linda Leach, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said: "It is of course very good news that visiting restrictions are being lifted, as I know lots of people will be desperate to see their relatives again.

"However, we must remember that Covid-19 still presents a very real danger so I am urging people to take a rapid Covid-19 test immediately before visiting a care home to reassure themselves that they don't have the virus, and to wear a face covering and follow the infection prevention guidance that is in place."

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Planning to grab your Covid-19 jab this week? Here's where and when you can get it. Each clinic offers first, second and booster vaccinations, though age ranges vary. For more information, please click https://orlo.uk/HnNcd

🏛️ 🏞️ Do you have a favourite nearby space or place? Then nominate it for inclusion on a local heritage list and help look after it for the future.

Wolverhampton Council is leading on the Black Country-wide project to update and develop the area’s lists which help identify those sites which have extra significance locally.

This significance will be taken into account in planning applications affecting the building or site and its setting.

Carers in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to reach out for support to enable them to continue their vital caring role.

Wolverhampton’s Carer Support Team is reminding the city’s 27,000-plus unpaid carers that they are on hand to provide help and advice.

Anyone who provides providing unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health problem or who needs extra help as they grow older is a carer.

Councillor Linda Leach, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said: "Our message is clear; carers are not on their own. Help and support is available to them, and I would urge them to pick up the phone and contact our Carer Support Team today."

For more information about the Carer Support Team, please call 01902 553409, visit https://orlo.uk/vJzkk, email [email protected] or join them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wolvescarer.

Meanwhile, carers are invited to join a weekly virtual chat via Zoom on Friday afternoons from 2pm-4pm. The informal session gives carers and their loved ones aged 25 and over the chance to get together for a chat, quizzes and games. To join, click https://bit.ly/3HWo8wO. The meeting ID is 957 3740 6372, and the passcode is xB864P.

Here's our third nomination for "Make someone smile week"! 😀

Chrissie was nominated for doing her best to ensure those around her are supported at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust 💙

If you would like to see Chrissie receive a wellbeing hamper at the end of the week, like and comment on this post - also keep an eye out for our other two nominations which will be posted throughout the rest of today 👀

After losing a friend and having her own cancer scare, University of Wolverhampton Adult Nursing lecturer Kelly Maritza is urging people to get their routine smear done.

Kelly, who formerly worked for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, knows all too well the importance of attending regular routine smear checks.

Even more so after her own personal experience of losing a good friend a couple of years ago to cervical cancer who had put down their lower back pain to wear and tear only to then realise they had advanced stages of cancer when attending ED.

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Kelly speaks out to raise awareness, read more about her important story here: https://bit.ly/33o9ShP

We are looking for a Qualified Support Worker (QCF Level 3 CYP) for our established home in Wolverhampton ("Good" Ofsted).
We have already recruited some amazing people to the team and we are looking for a like minded Senior/Team leader who will create and foster an environment where hard working, committed staff have access to training, staff development, employee benefits and a competitive salary.
Due to the location of the home, a driving licence is essential for this role.
Our commitment is simple, investing in our staff to bring out the best in our children and young people who are in our care.
If you are interested, then please contact us at [email protected] or message us for further details.

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Christmas Tree Collection | City Of Wolverhampton Council Free real Christmas tree collection.

Time to have your first or second Covid-19 jab, or your booster? Click https://orlo.uk/ylLq1 to see where you can get it, including at our walk-in site at the Mander Centre which is open today.

Age eligibility varies across sites, so please check before travelling. To book an appointment in advance, please go to https://orlo.uk/bHAOD or call 119.

Local sports clubs and physical activity providers are being encouraged to claim a grant of £1,000 towards the costs of recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Volunteer-led and not-for-profit sports clubs and physical activity providers in Wolverhampton are eligible for a Covid Compliance Grant offered by the council to help them deliver activities in a Covid-safe way and encourage regular rapid Covid-19 testing.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: “I would encourage eligible organisations to apply for a grant today, which will help give people confidence that clubs and physical providers are doing all they can to protect their members, participants and the wider community safe from this deadly virus.”

Applications for the Covid Compliance Grant are being accepted now via https://orlo.uk/hJ0wA and will be assessed early in the new year.

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