NHS Birmingham and Solihull

20/10/2025

Our vaccination and wellbeing van is visiting different locations across Birmingham and Solihull, including ASDA, Sainsbury's and Morrisons supermarkets. We're offering free COVID vaccinations, and health and wellbeing checks.

If you're out running errands or doing the weekly shop, keep an eye out for our van, and hop on board and speak to the friendly team!

Please note: Eligibility criteria for vaccinations will apply.

17/10/2025

Are your children protected ahead of half-term? Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.

If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.

👉 Book now at your GP surgery or a participating pharmacy in the NHS App.

16/10/2025

💊 Need to order your repeat prescriptions? Save time and skip the queues with the NHS App!

You can:
✅ Order repeat prescriptions anytime, anywhere
✅ Choose your nominated pharmacy
✅ Track the status of your order

It’s quick, easy, and secure - all from your phone or tablet.

Download the NHS App today and get started.

16/10/2025

Did you know that washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and viruses such as flu and COVID-19? 👐

13/10/2025

If you need urgent medical help, advice or if you are not sure what to do, ring 111 or visit NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk.

➡ Go to nhs.uk/111 for more information.

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10/10/2025

🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day, but remember - mental health matters every day 💚

If you're feeling low, anxious, or stressed, please don’t wait until things get worse. Support is available. Here’s how you can reach out:

📱 Text ‘SPACE’ to 85258 — free, confidential support from trained mental health professionals, anytime, anywhere.

📞 Call NHS 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health help.

🗣️ Self-refer or speak to your GP about accessing Talking Therapies.

09/10/2025

Did you know that you can save on average of £49 a week if you quit smoking this Stoptober? 🚭

Track your progress and how much you save with the NHS Quit Smoking App 📲

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/lMGvB

08/10/2025

🌱 Out of work due to health? Let’s get you back on track with WorkWell 🌱

If your mental health or physical condition is holding you back, WorkWell is here to support you.

✅ Personalised health and employment support
✅ Friendly, local work and health coaches
✅ Free programme designed for YOU
✅ Build confidence, skills, and a plan for your future

Search BSol WorkWell or click the link in comments to register today!

This is a new website, so your feedback will help us in shaping the content and layout as we develop. We’d love to hear what you like and what you think we could improve. 

08/10/2025

Looks like a great celebration for a fantastic facility - happy anniversary Midland Met! Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

07/10/2025

We were delighted to welcome Paulette Hamilton MP to our East Birmingham Locality Hub last week! 👋

During her visit, Paulette toured our Care Co-ordination Centre and met with our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams to hear how they’re supporting local people with more complex health and care needs. 💙

06/10/2025

📢Our vaccination and wellbeing van is out and about across Birmingham and Solihull this week, offering free COVID vaccinations and health and wellbeing checks for local people.

If you're out running errands or doing the weekly grocery shop, keep an eye out for our van- hop on board and speak to the friendly team!

Please note: Eligibility criteria for vaccinations will apply.

02/10/2025

🌟 Giving families the strongest start in life 🌟

Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest journeys – and a new community-led project in Birmingham is here to support families every step of the way.
The Start of Life Care Project, based at the Nishkam Civic Assocation in Handsworth, is offering:

👶 Antenatal and postnatal classes led by experts
🍼 Practical guidance on caring for your baby
🤝 Culturally sensitive guidance for families

Thanks to £196,000 from the Fairer Futures Fund, the project is helping parents-to-be and new families feel confident, supported and ready for the future.