Events for Health Information Week in the West Midlands 2nd-8th July 2012

 

Birmingham & Solihull:

• Mon 2nd July - an exhibition to be held at City Hospital in the Birmingham treatment centre. The event will be to raise awareness on health by asking several organisations to provide a wide range of information on promoting health and well being with the aim of reducing health inequalities. The event will allow us to exhibit a variety of information which will be made available to the public and staff at the hospital.
• Tues 3rd July – 2:30 – 4:30 - A health information display for patients and carers will be available at Lyndon Clinic, Solihull. Staff from PALS will be available to help answer any queries.

• Wed 4th July - 11am-3pm at BID Services in Ladywood, Birmingham. Macmillan information will be available and they will be asking the deaf community to come along and give their feedback about the information. They would like to know people’s views and opinions on how this information could be changed and made more accessible.

• Thursday 5th July - 9:30 – 4:30 - A health information display for staff will be available the Uffculme Centre, Moseley. Library staff will be on hand to promote how the library can help them answer health information questions which their patients and carers may raise.
• Thursday 5th July - Northfield Library holding a special keep fit & healthy day as well as displays all week

All week:

• Health Exchange will be holding a number of events throughout the week at our community sites and in the city centre with our mobile unit.

• Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust - A poster and leaflet display in the entrance area. The display with be up a week before and after HIW. We will have a range of health information on display and patients will be able to access a wide variety of leaflets.
• Heartlands Hospital will have ward visits and library services awareness throughout the week.

Black Country:

Dudley:

The Dudley NHS Health Check programme is open to all adults aged between 40 and 74 years of age (who have not already been diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke or kidney disease). It offers a free assessment of cardiovascular disease risk and includes a lifestyle assessment, BMI calculation, and blood pressure, blood glucose and blood cholesterol measurement. Clients are given their cardiovascular disease risk, and in Dudley Solutions 4 Health are additionally providing them with free referrals to slimming, exercise, healthy eating and weight management services available locally, and discounted vouchers for local leisure centres, according to their health needs.

Meet the team at these events:

• Monday 2^nd July 8am until 3 pm at David Lloyds, Pensnett Road, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands DY5 3YP. Registration /drop in clinic for Health Checks
• Tuesday 3^rd July 10am until 1pm at Gornal and Stourbridge libraries - Registration for Health checks
• Wednesday 4th July 9am until 5pm at Churchill Shopping Centre, Dudley - Registration for Health checks
• Thursday 5^th July 10am until 2pm at Health Fair at Kingswinford library. Registration /drop in clinic for Health Checks. Health groups to attend and to offer an ‘art for health’ craft and a therapy.
• Friday 6th July 10am until 1pm at Sedgely library - Registration for Health checks

 

Sandwell:

Mon 2nd July

• 9.30am - 5pm Promoting health information at Oldbury Library, Jack Judge House, Oldbury, B69 3AF
• 10am - 5pm Promoting health information at Blackhealth library, Carnegie Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8BY
• 11am - 5pm Promoting health information at Smethwick library, 100 High Street, Smethwick, B66 1OO

Tuesday 3^rd July

• 10am - 5pm Promoting health information at Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 5RJ
• 11am -5pm Promoting health information at Langley Library, Barrs Street, Oldbury, B68 8QT

Wednesday 4^th July

• 10-5pm Promoting health information at Cradley Heath Library, Upper High Street, Cradely Heath, B64 5JU
• 11-5pm Promoting health information at Great Bridge Library, Sheepwash Lane, Great Bridge, Tipton, DY4 7JF

Walsall:

Tuesday 3^rd July

• 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. at Aldridge Library - Bowel Cancer UK Awareness
• 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. at Central Library Foyer - Diabetes Awareness
• 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Streetly Library - Diabetes Awareness

Wednesday 4^th July

• 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. at Central Library Foyer - Sandwell Mind Health & Wellbeing Awareness
• 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Education Room (Walsall Museum) - Coaching for a Healthy Lifestyle – Sonia Dixon/Geoff Giblin
• 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. at Darlaston Library - Bowel Cancer UK Awareness

Thursday 5^th July

• 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. at Bloxwich Library - Bowel Cancer UK Awareness
• 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Brownhills Library - Blood Pressure Testing
• 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. at Central Library Foyer - Central Library Foyer
• 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Pleck Library - Diabetes Awareness
• 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. at South Walsall Library - Diabetes Awareness

Friday 6^th July

• 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. at Central Library Foyer - Bowel Cancer UK Awareness
• 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Pheasey Library - Diabetes Awareness

 

Wolverhampton:

• Sat 7^th and Sun 8^th July - Staff attending Wolverhampton City Show with health information resources

Coventry:

 

Monday 2nd July

• 10.00-12.00noon at Stoke Community Library. Representatives from Coventry University College will be holding a drop-in session in the library for information and advice on their health courses, particularly on the more flexible and inexpensive higher education and access courses.
• 10.00am – 1.00pm  at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 2.00 - 4.00pm   Diabetes Awareness Session Jubilee Crescent Library, Jubilee Crescent, CV6 3EX. Come and find out how to manage diabetes at this friendly and informal drop-in session led a qualified Boots pharmacist.

Tuesday 3rd July

• 9.00am – 12.00noon   Sport for Families at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. Coventry Sports Trust advisors will be available to talk about membership, sports facilities, Active Kidz sessions, health and fitness. A gazebo in the garden will play host to fun games and exercises for all the family, plus free goody bags!
• 10.00 - 11.00am   Happy Healthy Rhymetime at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. A Healthy Rhymetime for under 4's and their parents in partnership with Foleshill Children's Services.
• 12 – 5.00pm   Lifestyle Health Check at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. The local NHS Healthy Lifestyles team will be offering free health checks – just pop in for a body MOT.
• 1.45 – 3.00pm  Walk for Health at Willenhall Library, 106 Remembrance Road, CV3 2DP. A special "Health Information Week" guided walk for those who enjoy a taste of the outdoor life (starting from the library).
• 2.00 – 3.00pm   Meditation for Beginners at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. Discover for yourself how meditation can help ease the stresses and strains of modern life. A free taster session for adults.
• 2.00 – 4.00pm  Cook and Eat Well at Willenhall Library, 106 Remembrance Road, CV3 2DP. Learn about cooking delicious meals on a budget. You can also get involved with live demonstrations including the chance to prepare and eat tasty trifles, smoothies and fruit kebabs.
• 2.00 – 4.00pm   Healthy Lifestyle Drop-in at Tile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, CV4 9PL. Free blood pressure and breathing checks from the Health Development Team as well as hints and tips on how to improve your general health.

Wednesday 4th July

• 10.00am – 2.00pm   Healthy Living for All at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. A local health fair in partnership with Foleshill Women's Training and Groundwork. Adults and children alike are invited to come along for free health advice and information, health checks, guidance and taster sessions (healthy cooking, exercise, basic planting). Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 12.00 - 2.30pm Chronic Disease Self-Management at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. An drop-in session introduction the forthcoming Chronic Disease Self-Management course at Foleshill Library. There will be a chance to register for the course on the day. For further information contact emaansyed@yourhealthsmart.com
• 5.30 – 7.30pm   Alexander Technique Workshop at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. The Alexander Technique is a practical method that helps you bring about personal change starting with balance and coordination. Come to this session and see how it's done.

Thursday 5th July

• 9.00am – 1.00pm   Lifestyle Health Check at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. The local NHS Healthy Lifestyles team will be offering free health checks – just pop in for a body MOT.
• 11.00 - 11.30am   Happy Healthy Rhymetime at Tile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, CV4 9PL. Come along to a special health-themed rhymetime for under 5's.
• 11.30am – 1.30pm   Healthy Lifestyle Drop-in at Arena Park Library, Coventry Arena Shopping Park, Rowleys Green, CV6 6AS. Free blood pressure and breathing checks from the Health Development Team as well as hints and tips on how to improve your general health.
• 12.00 – 4.00pm   NHS online: Your Health, Your Choices at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. Learn how to find quality health information online and manage your health conditions with the help of our friendly NHS advisor.
• 1.00 – 3.00pm   How Psychological Therapies Can Help You at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) offer self-help and therapy to people experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety problems. Come and find out how they can help you.
• 1.00 – 3.00pm   Eye Health Awareness Session at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. Focus on your eye health with the help of the Coventry Asian Blind Association who provide information and support to blind and partially-sighted people and their carers.
• 1.30 - 4.00pm Expert Patients Programme Drop-in at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. Find out about the Expert Patients Programme, a free 6 week course which offers you new ways to manage the symptoms that accompany long-term health conditions.

Friday 6th July

• 10.30am – 12.00pm   Pets as Therapy (featuring Maggie the greyhound!) at Arena Park Library, Coventry Arena Shopping Park, Rowleys Green, CV6 6AS. Meet Maggie the greyhound and find out for yourself how pets can help to keep us healthy and happy, make us laugh and generally improve quality of life.
• 10.30am – 1.00pm   NHS online: Your Health, Your Choices at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. Learn how to find quality health information online and manage your health conditions with the help of our friendly NHS advisor.
• 11.00am – 2.00pm   Healthy Lifestyle Drop-in at Willenhall Library, 106 Remembrance Road, CV3 2DP. Free blood pressure and breathing checks from the Health Development Team as well as hints and tips on how to improve your general health.
• 1pm-6pm at Ricoh Arena. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 1.30 – 3.30pm   Cook and Eat Well at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. Come along and sample some delicious fruit smoothies and healthy trifles. There will be information about Groundwork's cooking clubs and healthy eating sessions across the city. Bon appétit!
• 5.00 – 6.00pm   Urban Explorers' Garden Safari at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. A fun activity session for over 8's in partnership with the Urban Explorers in the library's "secret garden".

Saturday 7th July

• 10.00am - 4.00pm   Health Fair at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. A range of health organisations and groups will be providing health information, advice, activities and free give-aways on the day.
• 11.00am  – 12.00noon   Happy Healthy Storytime at Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY. Come along to a special health-themed storytime for kids with the chance to grow your own healthy sandwich filler! (Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult)
• 1.00 – 3.30pm   Sport for Families at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. Coventry Sports Trust advisors will be available to talk about membership, sports facilities, Active Kidz sessions, health and fitness. A gazebo in the garden will play host to fun games and exercises for all the family, plus free goody bags!
• 2.00 – 3.00pm   Happy Healthy Storytime at Foleshill Library, Broad Street, CV6 5BG. Come along and enjoy a special "fruits of the world" themed storytime for kids (Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult)
• 2.00 – 3.00pm   Happy Healthy Storytime at Hillfields Library, St Peter's Community Centre, Charles Street, CV1 5NP. Come along and enjoy a special "fruits of the world" themed storytime for kids (Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult)
• 2.00 - 3.00pm   Happy Healthy Storytime at Canley Library, Prior Deram Walk, CV4 8FT. Come along to a health-themed storytime for kids with the chance to make fruit kebabs to take away! (Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult)

Sunday 8th July

• 2.30 - 3.30pm   Happy Healthy Storytime at Tile Hill Library, Jardine Crescent, CV4 9PL. Come along to a special health-themed storytime for kids (Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult)

Herefordshire:

• There will be health book displays in Hereford, Leomister and Ross Public Libraries all week.

 

Shropshire:

• Monday 2nd July – family event at Highley library including ‘Smoothie’ Bike (all day)
• Tuesday 3rd July – under 5’s event  at Market Drayton Library: Healthy Tots Growing Together 10.30 start. (with Preschool Learning Alliance)
• Tuesday 3rd July– Chatterbox Reading group at Harlescott Library 3.30-5.00pm:  theme is Food and Recipes
• Wednesday 4th July - Shrewsbury Library storytime 10.15am with a healthy eating theme.

• Wednesday 4^th July - Shrewsbury Health Library, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will be promoting our library services alongside HIW in our canteen

• Thursday 5th July – Rhymetime at Broseley Library 10.30am: healthy lifestyle theme (food and exercise)

• Thursday 5th July – Chatterbox Reading group at Harlescott Library 3.30-5.00pm: theme is Food and Recipes
• Friday 6th July – Gingerbread Storytime at Oswestry Library 2pm (also promotes the Oswestry Food Festival being held 6-8 July in venues across town).
• Friday 6th July – Oswestry Library Book Relay event to support Health Information Week and the Oswestry Games. Mobile library driver will run between all four town primary schools, delivering a book about the Olympics to each school. Library staff will also be on hand to read to children and promote exercise.  

All week:         

• Several libraries will also put on displays of Good Books for Tough Times to promote our book stock and useful websites which can help children and Families with mentally and physically stressful episodes.  
• Friday 29^th June- Friday 13^th July - Shrewsbury Health Library, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will be having a display in the Library with leaflets and posters while also advertising their new healthy lives collection

 

Telford & Wrekin:

• Tuesday 3^rd July - Event in Telford Town Centre with the health improvement team focusing on seven key areas – quit smoking, lose weight, drink sensibly, be more active, eat more healthily, feel positive and breastfeeding.

• Tuesday 3rd July – Health and Well Being Stakeholder Event @ The Place, Oakengates, Telford. This is an event put on my the local authority and is by invitation only.

• Thursday 5th July – Diabetic Lunch @ Donnington Lifelong Learning Centre, Donnington, Telord. This is an event supported by the local Donnington VOICE project and the local community centre, for patients who have Diabetes and live in the Donnington. There is food to try and recipes to share.

• Friday 6^th July, 10.30-11.30am ‘Chat n Choose’ event at Madeley library, which will be themed on ‘Family health for summer’. We’ll be looking at healthy eating, keeping safe in the sun, and other health and safety issues relevant to the summer holidays. We will be putting together a display for the event, which will then continue on display in one or more of our nine branches. We will also compile a quiz, available on the day and online, with prizes of healthy eating books.

• Friday 6th July – Parliamentary Outreach Officer for West Midlands Talk @ Holiday Inn, Telford (TBC). Health White Paper and Health & Social Care Bill
• Sunday 8th July – Youth LINk @ Telford Town Centre. Talking to the young people of the borough and looking at how we present information for young people.

All week:

• All 22 patient reference groups in Telford are holding information sessions at their practices during the week.
• Telford Health Library will have a display all week

• NHS Telford & Wrekin are putting together a programme for the week including a diabetic lunch, workshop and what’s happening to the NHS event. Details to follow.
   

North Staffordshire:

Monday July 2^nd

• 10am-3pm - ‘Changes: Steps to mental health advice and support’ at Burton Library. Help and advice from Burton Changes group.
• 10am-3pm - ‘Changes: Steps to mental health advice and support’ at Uttoxeter Library. Help and advice from Uttoxeter Changes group.
• 10.00 -12.00 noon at Cheadle Library. Talk to a representative from the local Leisure Centre about their facilities and what there is available to do. Find out about special offers for reduced price sessions. Free no obligation drop-in event with free refreshments.
• 10.00 - 12.00 at Cobridge Community Centre. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 11.00 – 11.30 am. Jelly wobble and fun time at Biddulph Library! Wibble Wobble! Jelly on a Plate! Wibble your way along to Biddulph Library for a fun music, movement and Jelly time. Get moving and eat jelly all at the same event!  Ideal for pre-schoolers and their carers. Free event – no need to pre-book.
• 11.00 -11.30 am. Jelly wobble and fun time at Leek Library! Wibble Wobble! Jelly on a Plate! Wibble your way along to Leek Library for a fun music, movement and Jelly time. Get moving and eat jelly all at the same event!  Ideal for pre-schoolers and their carers. Free event – no need to pre-book.

Tuesday 3^rd July

• 9.30 – 10.00 am. Jelly wobble and fun time at Werrington Library! Wibble Wobble! Jelly on a Plate! Wibble your way along to Werrington Library for a fun music, movement and Jelly time. Get moving and eat jelly all at the same event!  Ideal for pre-schoolers and their carers. Free event – no need to pre-book.
• 10.30 – 11.00 am. Jelly wobble and fun time at Blythe Bridge Library! Wibble Wobble! Jelly on a Plate! Wibble your way along to Blythe Bridge Library for a fun music, movement and Jelly time. Get moving and eat jelly all at the same event!  Ideal for pre-schoolers and their carers. Free event – no need to pre-book.
• 10.45- 1.30pm at Cobridge Health Centre, Church Terrace. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• from 1.30pm. ‘Grow-It’ at Werrington Library. Anita Jackson will be talking about growing plants for healthy eating. Free refreshments available including cake! Free drop-in event. For more information contact Werrington Library 01782 302706

Wednesday 4^th July

• 10.00 - 2pm Women only Health Matters event at the Mosque, 40 hamilton Road, Normacot ST3 4RR. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 10.00 -12.00 noon at Biddulph Library. Talk to a representative from the local Leisure Centre about their facilities and what there is available to do. Find out about special offers for reduced price sessions. Free no obligation drop-in event with free refreshments.
• 10.00 -12.00 noon Need practical advice on coping with a disability or a long term illness? Free drop in event at Leek Library. Talk to representatives from the voluntary organisation Disability Solutions and from North Staffordshire Carer’s Association. Find out about carer’s breaks and other assistance available. Free refreshments.
• 2.00 – 2.30 pm. Jelly wobble and fun time at Cheadle Library! Wibble Wobble! Jelly on a Plate! Wibble your way along to Cheadle Library for a fun music, movement and Jelly time. Get moving and eat jelly all at the same event!  Ideal for pre-schoolers and their carers. Free event – no need to pre-book.

Friday 6^th July

• 10.00 -12.00 noon at Leek Library. Talk to a representative from the local Leisure Centre about their facilities and what there is available to do. Find out about special offers for reduced price sessions. Free no obligation drop-in event with free refreshments.
• 10.00-12.30 at Shelton Health Centre. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 11.00 – 11.30 am. Jelly wobble and fun time at Leek Library! Wibble Wobble! Jelly on a Plate! Wibble your way along to Leek Library for a fun music, movement and Jelly time. Get moving and eat jelly all at the same event!  Ideal for pre-schoolers and their carers.
• 10am – 3pm - ‘Changes: Steps to mental health advice and support’ at Burton Library. Help and advice from Burton Changes group.
• 10am – 3pm - ‘Changes: Steps to mental health advice and support’ at Uttoxeter Library. Help and advice from Uttoxeter Changes group.

All week:

• Public Libraries in Stoke-on-Trent area will be having displays in all of their branches and promoting the health information that they offer alongside effective signposting.

South Staffordshire:

Monday July 2^nd

• 10.00-12.00 at Lichfield Library - Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 10am-12pm - ‘Living The Healthy Way Every Day’ at Tamworth Library. Gentle exercises and nutritional advice with an expert aerobics tutor. Must be booked in advance (01827 475646 or tamworth.library@staffordshire.gov.uk)
• 10.30-12.30 at Hednesford Library WS12 1AD. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 11am to 1pm Aromatherapy Taster Session Rugeley Library.  Please call 0300 456 2424 to book a place.
• 1pm-4pm at Uttoxeter Library. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 1.30pm to 3.30pm Aromatherapy Taster Session Cannock Library.  Please call 0300 456 2424 to book a place.

Tuesday 3^rd July

• 10.00 am – 10.30 am & 11.00 am – 11.30 am - Healthy Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Lichfield Library
• 10.30am-11.00am - Healthy Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Shenstone Library
• 10 am to 1pm at Lichfield Library - Carers Information Locality Link group . Family carers can just drop-in for free confidential information, advice and support, a short informational talk plus time to chat with other carers to share tips and coping strategies. Refreshments served. Book a place or find out more by contacting Cynthia Boden - cynthia.boden@carersinformation.org.uk 01785 222365.
• 1-3pm - ‘Aromatherapy and Hand and Arm Massage’ at Tamworth Library. The benefits of essential oils in health and well being with an expert holistic tutor. Must be booked in advance (01827 475646 or tamworth.library@staffordshire.gov.uk)
• 9am-5pm - ‘The benefits of exercise’ at Tamworth Library. Health and advice from local sports centre staff

Wednesday July 4^th

• 9am-4pm - ‘Dyslexia- advice and support’ at Tamworth Library. Help and support from Tamworth Dyslexia Group
• 9am-12pm and 2.15-5pm - Fruit and herbal tea tasting throughout the day at Wilnecote Library
• 10.00-12.00 - Lichfield Health Walk at Lichfield Library
• 10.00-12.00 at Shenstone Library - First Aid By South Staffs College
• 10am-3pm at Penkridge Market - Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 1pm to 3 pm at Wombourne Library - Carers Information Locality Link group. Family carers can just drop-in for free confidential information, advice and support, a short informational talk plus time to chat with other carers to share tips and coping strategies. Refreshments served. Book a place or find out more by contacting Cynthia Boden - cynthia.boden@carersinformation.org.uk 01785 222365.
• 2pm to 3pm Talk from Mid Staffs Mind.  Cannock Library.  Please call 01543 510369 to book a place.
• 2.00-4.00 at Burntwood Library - Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139

Thursday July 5th

• 9am-5pm - Fruit and herbal tea tasting throughout the day at Glascote Library
• 10.00-10.45am - Healthy Eating Tot Time at Shenstone Library

• Two free sessions: 10-12 - on Relaxation, Tai Chi and Hand Massage, and 2-4pm - Cooking for Summer, with free cookery cards. There will be lots of information from Age UK and other partners, and free quizzes and competitions, and goody bags!! www.ageuk.org.uk/southstaffs

• 10.00-12.00 at Cannock Library. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 10:00-12:00 - Aromatherapy Taster By South Staffs College at Lichfield Library
• 10.30am-11.00am - Healthy Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Burntwood Library
• 10am to 11am Talk from Mid Staffs Mind. Rugeley Library.  Please call 01889 256010 to book a place.
• 10am to 12pm First Aid Taster Session Norton Canes Library.  Please call 0300 456 2424 to book a place.
• 1-3pm at Norton Canes Library. Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm at Carnegie Centre, Tamworth - Coping With Stress Workshop for Carers. Refreshments served. Book a place or find out more by contacting Cynthia Boden - cynthia.boden@carersinformation.org.uk 01785 222365.
• 2pm to 4pm Aromatherapy Taster Session.  Heath Hayes Library.  Please call 0300 456 2424 to book a place.

FridayJuly 6th

• 10 -12 at Shire Hall Library, Stafford (tbc) Solutions4health Drop-in taster session - If you are living with long-term conditions, meet our team and register yourself for the course. For more information: pallavi.kaushal@solutions4health.co.uk or call: 0800 634 9139
• 11.00 am – 11.30am - Healthy Eating Tot Time at Lichfield Library

Saturday July 7^th

• 9am-4pm - ‘Dyslexia- advice and support’ at Tamworth Library. Help and support from Tamworth Dyslexia Group
• 10.30 -3.00 (while stocks last) - Smoothie Saturday at Lichfield Library

Warwickshire:

• Wednesday 4^th July 2-4pm at Event at Warwick Gates Community Centre, Cressida Close, Heathcote, Warwick CV34 6DZ. We will have a variety of representatives in attendance to offer information and support to anyone who has embarked or completed on their cancer treatment. Also for carers and relatives who would value the opportunity to access information and support services. There will be information stands from Citizens Advice, Complementary Therapies, Clinical Nurse specialists, Healthy Eating & Dietary Advice, Physical Activity, Cancer Support Groups and the long term effects of cancer treatments. Registration for the event is via Shirley Griffin on 07505 227888 and via email on cov-pct.Healthandwellbeingevent@nhs.net

All week:

 

Inspired by the Olympics... Take small steps to a healthier you...

Free information and resources on ways in which you can improve your health and wellbeing will be available during Health Information Week (2nd - 8th July) at Nuneaton, Leamington and Rugby libraries. These displays and resources are being provided by Public Health Warwickshire and Warwickshire County Council Library and Information Service and will be available throughout the week during library opening hours.
In addition, a number of organisations will also be available at the Health Information Week stand to provide information and support about health, wellbeing and steps to a healthier lifestyle. Themes of Healthy lifestyles - especially physical activity and healthy eating; My Health Library - on-line health resources; Books on Prescription / Sorted! Book displays.
These will be held as follows:

• Mon 2 July 12.00 noon – 3.00pm at Rugby Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Coventry & Warwickshire Mind
• Mon 2 July 1-4pm at Nuneaton Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Friendship Care and Housing
• Tues 3 July 10am-6pm at Nuneaton Library. Nuneaton & Bedworth Leisure Trust display.
• Wed 4 July 10.30am -12.00 noon at Rugby Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Coventry & Warwickshire Mind
• Wed 4 July 11.30am – 2.30pm at Leamington Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Springfield Mind
• Thu 5 July 1.00pm – 4.00pm at Rugby Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Coventry & Warwickshire Mind
• Friday 6 July 9.30am – 12.30pm at Leamington Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Rethink Mental Illness
• Sun 8 July 1-4pm at Nuneaton Library. Wellbeing Hub display & outreach session by Friendship Care and Housing

Worcestershire:

• Mon 2^nd July - 10 am – 12.30am. Drop in sessions at Rubery Library. No need to book Free health mot's with an NHS health trainer: BMI check, Blood pressure check, Blood glucose check, Carbon monoxide check, Free weight watcher vouchers. Health trainers can also offer general advice surrounding diet, physical activity, smoking and drinking.
• Wed 4^th July 10-2pm - NHS Health MOTs at Evesham Library - Our local health trainers and other staff are providing the following: MOTs will include: BMIs, Carbon Monoxide Monitoring, Blood Glucose Testing, Blood Pressure Monitoring. Information and Advice on Healthy Lifestyles to include: Weight Management, Drinking Responsibly, Stop Smoking, Exercise and Activities. We can also provide information and contacts for other health related services and groups on request.

• Thursday 5^th July – 10am – 2pm. Drop in Quit Smoking sessions at Kidderminster Library. No need to book. Health trainers are here to offer advice to support you to stop smoking. There will be a new Health and Wellbeing Information noticeboard in the library starting this week.

Whole of West Midlands:

Find details of your local support and services for healthy eating, weight management, physical activity, stop smoking and much more at http://nhslocal.nhs.uk/near-me/support