The NHS LifeCheck websites are part of a brand new Department of Health (DH) initiative to help people to take control of their own health and well being, by taking part in a confidential on-line questionnaire. In a fun and interactive way the site produces a set of personalised results and goals.
John Middleton, Director of Public Health for Sandwell explained: “Sandwell PCT, together with our colleagues at Sandwell Council, is delighted to be able to introduce local young people to the NHS LifeCheck system. This website is one that …

A Campaign has been launched to encourage the use of contraception in a bid to cut down the number of unplanned pregnancies among young people in Sandwell which increases during the summer months.The Need Protection, Use Contraception campaign is also aimed at reducing sexually transmitted diseases and at raising awareness of services available to young people in the borough.
It is being jointly run by the Children and Young People’s Trust and the DECCA (Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice) team.
Children and Young People’s services officer Anna Kaur said: “The summer …

The Mayor of Sandwell, Cllr G S Sidhu on Thursday 11 October, officially opened the new Children’s Play Area in York Road, Oldbury.The Playground was designed with the help of children from Causeway Green Primary School. Langley Councillors Pauline Hinton. Martin Prestidge and Mick Davies were also  present at the opening ceremony.