NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

06/08/2026

Thank you to West Midlands Fire Service for everything they are doing to keep our communities safe. Please follow their guidance below to help support Fire Control ⬇️

❗ 🚨 Once again, our Fire Control is extremely busy 🚨❗
We are currently managing multiple emergency incidents across several locations - and not for the first time this week.
☎️ Please only call 999 if there is a genuine emergency where life is at risk, or there is a fire or another urgent incident requiring our crews.
Making unnecessary calls can delay our Control operators from answering people who need us most.
Thank you for your patience and support while our crews and Control colleagues continuing working hard to keep our communities safe ❤️ 🚒

03/08/2026

Do you know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

Find out more from Dr Mo, a GP in the Black Country, including the signs to look out for and what you should do if someone is suffering from heat stroke in the hot weather ☀️⚠️

28/07/2026

Our Involvement Team recently visited Nishkam Healthcare Trust in West Birmingham to see first hand how they are leading the way in neighbourhood health.

Located in a community where up to 180 languages are spoken and many families face tough financial challenges, Nishkam has been a trusted, welcoming hub since 2012, built thanks to £762k in local community donations.

The team at Nishkam listen to residents and adapt services quickly to meet what people actually want and need:

👶 Start of Life: Supporting new and expectant mothers with clinical care alongside direct, in-house help for housing, finances, safeguarding, and mental health.

🦷 Pay-What-You-Can Dentistry: A volunteer-run clinic offering flexible, affordable dental care.

🧠 Mental Health Hub: Dedicated emotional wellbeing teams bringing local health partners together.

🩺 Community Health Projects: From gentle exercise classes and diabetes coaching (Game of Stones) to delivering over 50,000 vaccinations.

With an amazing volunteer team that has delivered over £4.2 million in community value, they were awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service in April.

Nishkam Healthcare Trust shows the incredible value of building trust, bringing services together, and letting local communities lead the way. 💙

24/07/2026

Hot weather has been forecast over the coming days, so whether you’re spending time outdoors or staying inside, it’s important that you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe ☀️

Here are some top tips from nurse Liz on what you can do to beat the heat 🎥

For more advice, follow the link in the comments.

23/07/2026

The cancer bus will be at Hamstead Pavilion, Birmingham, B20 1BX on Saturday 25 July from 10am - 4pm 🚍

Come along for free health checks, expert advice from our friendly team of healthcare professionals, and cancer screening information ✅

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about the cancer bus tour and find out where the bus will be visiting next.

16/07/2026

The cancer bus is back this weekend 🚍

If you are in the Birmingham area, come along to speak to NHS staff and partners for advice and information about the cancer screening programmes available and what you can do to look after your health.

📅 Sunday 19 July, 10am to 3pm
📍 Ward End Fire Station, Washwood Heath Rd, Birmingham, B8 2HF

The mobile cervical screening service will also be available, as well as free health checks ✅

Follow the link in the comments to find out more.

13/07/2026

Have you checked your child’s vaccination record? ✅

📍Catch-up clinics are running locally in Sandwell and Walsall, making it easy to get up to date and book any missed doses.

Vaccines protect children against serious illnesses and help stop the spread of infection in schools and communities. If you’re unsure what your child needs, the clinic team can advise you when you book.

Appointments are required, so get in touch with your local clinic via the link in the comments ⬇️

10/07/2026

Look after yourself and others, especially the most vulnerable, during the heatwave. Hear from local GP, Dr Masood Nazir, who has helpful tips to help you to stay well.

09/07/2026

If you're in the Birmingham area, climb onboard the cancer bus in July to speak to the team about any cancer concerns or questions you may have and to get a free health check ✅

The mobile cervical screening service will also be with the cancer bus at the below date:

📅 Sunday 19 July, 10am to 3pm
📍 Ward End Fire Station, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HF

Your NHS is here to help you and your loved ones catch health problems as early as possible, so we can find the right support for you.

🔗 Follow the links in the comments to learn more about the cancer bus and its future dates and locations, and the mobile cervical screening service.

07/07/2026

Last week, Helen from our Involvement Team had the pleasure of visiting in Weoley Castle, where she met with staff, citizens, carers and families, listening to stories about how the organisation helps adults with learning disabilities build confidence, develop independence and form lasting friendships. It was also important to listen to honest experiences of health and care services, including where communication, accessibility and reasonable adjustments could be improved.

The Involvement Team's priority this summer is simple: to get out into local communities, build relationships with voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, and understand what is already helping people to live well.

Rather than arriving with a survey or a fixed agenda, we spend time getting to know communities and listening to what matters most to local people. Often, it's through these conversations that we uncover insights which help us join the dots across the health and care system and identify opportunities to improve services.

A huge thank you to everyone at Midland Mencap for such a warm welcome and for sharing your experiences so openly.

📣 Are you part of a voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise (VCFSE) organisation in Birmingham the Black Country or Solihull?
We'd love to come and visit your organisation, meet the people you support and hear what keeps local people well, what is working well, and where health and care services could improve.

Please get in touch with the Involvement Team at [email protected] to arrange a visit.