Black Country administers over 34,000 RSV vaccinations

The NHS in the Black Country is proud to announce the successful delivery of over 34,000 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccinations to people over 75 and pregnant women. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Black Country’s commitment to keep older adults and newborns from the serious effects of RSV. The RSV vaccine helps […]

Black Country support for World Breastfeeding Week

Infant Feeding Teams and volunteers who support Black Country mums and families will step into the spotlight this World Breastfeeding Week as their important roles in healthcare are recognised. The Black Country LMNS (Local Maternity and Neonatal System) is proud of the ongoing efforts of its teams across The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Sandwell […]

Improving support for Black Country families experiencing pre-term births

The Black Country Local Maternity and Neonatal System (BC LMNS) has completed an in-depth review of care provided to families following extremely pre-term births. Findings from this review, which looked at 17 cases, will be shared with clinical teams this Thursday (17 July) as part of a launch event to improve care pathways across the […]

Ask your pharmacist for health advice

This Ask Your Pharmacist Week (4-11 November), people in the Black Country are being reminded to speak to their local pharmacist for any health advice this winter. Ask Your Pharmacist Week is an annual initiative organised by the National Pharmacy Association, which aims to raise awareness of the full range of services on offer in pharmacies.