Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust We provide specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

🕒 Two weeks to go!There’s still time to book your place at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Annual Gene...
27/11/2025

🕒 Two weeks to go!

There’s still time to book your place at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Come and hear how we’re working to improve mental health, learning disability, autism, and community healthcare services across the Black Country — and share your views on the year ahead.

📅 Thursday 11 December 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA

🎟️ Book your place today:
https://ow.ly/fQNN50XqrWV

☕ Come along to your local Keyworker Café!We’re proud to share that cafés are running all over the Black Country, welcom...
26/11/2025

☕ Come along to your local Keyworker Café!

We’re proud to share that cafés are running all over the Black Country, welcoming people with learning disabilities and/or autism, their families, friends and carers.

Run by NHS Keyworkers and Peer Support Workers from the Learning Disabilities and Autism Keyworker Team, these drop-in spaces offer a low-pressure environment to connect with others, receive peer support, and get signposting to services that can sometimes feel hard to navigate.

Our cafes offer safe, friendly, peer-supported spaces to chat, relax and connect.

Find your nearest Keyworker Café:
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/latest-news/keyworker-cafes-continue-across-black-country-support-people-learning-disabilities-and-autism

We’re proud to share that our Freedom to Speak Up team has been recognised in the National Guardian’s Office Annual Repo...
26/11/2025

We’re proud to share that our Freedom to Speak Up team has been recognised in the National Guardian’s Office Annual Report as an example of best practice.

Our dedicated portal makes it easier than ever for staff to raise concerns and have their voices heard. 💬

Read the full report and see how speaking up is shaping better healthcare:
https://ow.ly/uapk50XwOuP

Last week we were poud to stand with Wolves Foundation at Molineux for an event dedicated to Men’s Health.Huge thanks to...
25/11/2025

Last week we were poud to stand with Wolves Foundation at Molineux for an event dedicated to Men’s Health.

Huge thanks to Sam, Louise and Shaena from our Talking Therapies Employment Team for being part of the event.

This Men’s Mental Health Month, let’s keep encouraging open conversations and reminding the men in our lives that support is always available. 💚

Find out more about Talking Therapies in the Black Country: https://ow.ly/jw8p50XwI41

Celebrating Disability History Month at Black Country Healthcare! Our Disability Staff Network hosted a vibrant in‑pers...
25/11/2025

Celebrating Disability History Month at Black Country Healthcare!

Our Disability Staff Network hosted a vibrant in‑person event filled with music, poetry, and community. 🎶✨

The event featured:

🎤Soulful Motown and R&B from West Midlands singer Sofie Anné, supported by a BSL interpreter
😋Caribbean food from a local caterer
💬Two powerful poems on disability by Network member David Stocks
🌍A warm welcome to Kerry Smith, our new Chief People Officer, who shared her commitment to inclusion

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating disability history, culture, and creativity. 💙

24/11/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

💪 Volunteer Opportunity: Gym Instructor (Male Ward)Do you hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (CIMPSA recognised...
24/11/2025

💪 Volunteer Opportunity: Gym Instructor (Male Ward)

Do you hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (CIMPSA recognised) and want to make a meaningful difference in mental health care? We’re looking for someone special to join our team at Dorothy Pattison Hospital in Walsall to support male adult in-patients with gym sessions.

What the role involves:
• Supporting staff to deliver gym sessions for male in-patients.
• Flexible volunteering (you can do one session or multiple sessions per week) to suit your availability.
• Travel expenses reimbursed.
• You’ll receive training, induction, one-to-one support, and future reference opportunities.

Who we’re looking for:
• Male applicants only (due to nature of work on male ward).
• Must hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification recognised by CIMPSA.
• Over 18, able to travel to the site in Walsall (within reasonable distance).
• Friendly, reliable, good communicator, and enthusiastic about helping others.

Apply: https://feeds.trac.jobs/redirect/9002/vacancy/7613405
📅 Role closing date: 3 December 2025

🏥 Changes are coming. From Spring 2026, some Walsall services will move from Orchard Hills and Kings Hill to Goscote Hou...
24/11/2025

🏥 Changes are coming. From Spring 2026, some Walsall services will move from Orchard Hills and Kings Hill to Goscote House.

We're working to improve the spaces where we provide mental health and community care, and we want to hear from you. Help shape the future of local NHS services.

Have your say by Friday 30 January 2026:
https://ow.ly/4Bpj50XsxHp

Our Trust recently hosted its annual Medical Education Away Day at the MAC Centre, Birmingham. The day celebrated the de...
21/11/2025

Our Trust recently hosted its annual Medical Education Away Day at the MAC Centre, Birmingham.

The day celebrated the dedication of our educators and trainees, with inspiring talks from leaders across NHS England and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, reflections from trainees, and updates on workforce strategy.

We were proud to also host our Annual Medical Education Awards, congratulations to our winners!

Foundation Year Trainee: Dr Nadar Chawla

Core Trainee: Dr Maryam Aziz

Specialist Trainee: Dr Natalie Cook

Trainer: Dr Sita Ratna

A huge thank you to all who make medical education at BCHFT such a success! 💙

Trust Psychologist co-authors study on faith in therapy 📚 A study co-authored by Dr Sarah Lack, Consultant Clinical Psyc...
20/11/2025

Trust Psychologist co-authors study on faith in therapy 📚

A study co-authored by Dr Sarah Lack, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Black Country Healthcare, highlights the importance of recognising and engaging with clients’ religious beliefs in therapy.

The research, conducted with 80 British Muslim participants, found that differences in faith between clients and non-Muslim clinicians can sometimes create barriers to trust. Concerns included fear of being judged, misunderstood, or even discriminated against.

This study reminds us how vital it is for clinicians to show inclusivity, curiosity, and openness when discussing faith. At Black Country Healthcare, we’re committed to building non-judgmental therapeutic relationships that respect every client’s beliefs.

📖 Read the full study, co-authored with Dr Hibah Hassan of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, here: https://ow.ly/yOpN50XtjPQ

Body self-care isn’t about workouts. It’s about the everyday basics:💧 Staying hydrated🍲 Eating regular meals💊 Taking pre...
20/11/2025

Body self-care isn’t about workouts. It’s about the everyday basics:

💧 Staying hydrated
🍲 Eating regular meals
💊 Taking prescribed medication
🩺 Using your pharmacy for advice
🚶 A short walk or gentle stretch if you can

Small habits support long-term health.

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