Centro ready to ‘shock’ passengers

Life-saving equipment to be made available at bus stations.

Celebrating fifty years of water fluoridation

Council landmark is being recognised.

Local MP supports medical research Bill

“Unlock access to lifesaving breast cancer drugs” call.

Birmingham health boss calls for new e-cigarette controls

Devices “glamorise smoking” says city’s health chief.

Physios warning on ‘al desko’ lunches

Health and well-being alert to workers.

Health chief calls for action on minimum alcohol pricing

Birmingham’s Director of Public Health says the government should act immediately.

Concert raises funds for Birmingham medical charity

A charity concert has raised £700 for the Edgbaston-based charity Ammalife.

Separated teenage parents get support

The charity behind an innovative West Midlands family support programme is urging separated teenage parents to work together for the benefit of their child.

Milestone call answered by 111 service

Quarter of a million responses in four months.

Leading health reporters converge on Coventry for international conference

Health journalists are being urged to join some of the leading writers in their field for a major industry event at Coventry University later this year.

Birmingham MP supports Dementia Friends

A Birmingham politician is backing the Alzheimer’s Society’s initiative, Dementia Friends which aims to create more support and awareness for those living with Dementia.

Birmingham based national charity celebrates 30 years’ of children’s liver transplants

But the need for organ donors is as great as ever.

Drivers And Vehicles Wanted for Charity Mountain Challenge

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Charity urges people concerned about memory problems in Birmingham to visit their GP

Post-Christmas surge sees helpline busy.

Street triage mental health scheme launches in West Midlands

Police and paramedics work to ensure appropriate care levels.

Flu – it’s not too late to vaccinate

Call from city heath chiefs.

Charity passes on its sympathies

Steve Dayman of the charity Meningitis Now writes about a recent tragedy.

Avoid a silent killer

Advice from West Midlands Ambulance Service on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Your hands can save lives

16th October is European Restart a Heart Day.

West Midlands NHS services showing how to ease the pressure on A&E, say physios

CSP calls for ‘diversion services’ and preventative measures to cut admissions.

Hope you have a lucky day!

Given the date, Dr Coral Dando appropriately writes about fears and phobias.

‘At risk’ groups urged to have flu jab now

Peak season for potentially fatal illness is approaching.

West Midlands communities leading the way to becoming dementia-friendly

Local groups to help Alzheimer’s sufferers.

Call for safe biking

Local ambulance chiefs are reminding bikers not to turn a minor mishap into something more serious.

Eat together, play together

Advice on staying healthy from medical experts.

Memo to all sections in Department of Health

Laurence Inman has seen a secret memo and, in true Wikileaks fashion, reveals its contents just prior to his arrest.

Builders get active – and bake cakes – to raise £10k for Brum Children’s Hospital

Creative contractors behind Aston University’s £45 million new Student Village, approaching completion now, are handing over £10,000 to Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital.

Hospice launches Harborne Fundraising Groups to raise vital funds

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has unveiled its latest venture aimed at supporting the services on which so many rely.

Birmingham Rep postpones A Passionate Woman

Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce the postponement of the forthcoming production – A Passionate Woman – due to the indisposition of Lynda Bellingham.

Coventry firm wins gold again in RoSPA Awards

One of Coventry’s fastest growing automotive suppliers has received its third ‘Gold’ award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).