BCHFT Community Connexions

Thanks to everyone with lived-experience, individuals, 3rd sector organisations, Local Councils, Academics, NHS Trusts who attended & passionately contributed to identify Black Country's top 3 mental health priorities, explore solutions, and evaluate @BchftCommunity impact 😊😊

Impact is built when we #Showup. From celebrating Disability History Month @wlv_uni, connecting with communities at St George's Hub, sharing Mental Health & Research with older adults at coffee mornings, @BchftCommunity listens, learns, & leads with purpose. #ChangeStartsLocally

Grateful for #ImpactCreation through Community Connexions. From raising awareness on diabetes at GDI event, to fostering hope in Suicide Prevention The DelicateMind at Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple & celebrating identity Islamophobia Awareness Exhibition #CommunityCare #Hope

If you completed CPR training during Restart a Heart month, why not take your skills one step further with our Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course? Learn how to teach CPR to others in your school, workplace, or community. 👉 resus.org.uk/blsi

@BCHC_CommCX @bhamcommunity @BCHCRKIRBY @AngelaJeffery @Celine_Benoit_ @cleary_suzanne @BCHCCoSec @BCHC_RnI @AdultBchc Congratulations team! 🎉😊

Last night at the @bhamcommunity #ValuesinPractice awards we gathered to celebrate our hard working teams in the organisation. Community Connexions team was honoured to be shortlisted as finalists for ‘Non clinical Team of the Year’ category #BCHCVIP25

Engage. Network. Impact. Reconnected with family positively touched by our past community research. Explored new opportunities to create impact🌱 @BchftCommunity Let's listen, talk, and act for healthier communities😊 #DementiaTourBus #WolvesFoundation #WMCA #FanteKoroYɛƐbusua

The #NOWT Women's Health bus in the heart of Wolverhampton bringing free health checks, expert advice, & community connection. Powered by BC ICB & the NOWT Collective, they break stigma, build bridges, & make health support accessible. #Wolverhampton #NOWTBusTour #CommunityHealth

A room full of knowledge, care & connection! Fantastic Health & Wellbeing event at the newly refurbished Edward Street Hospital! A time to - 💡 Explore NHS services 🧠 Join research initiatives 💙 Invest in your wellbeing #NHS #HealthEvent #Wellbeing #BCHFT #BlackCountry

Feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend @wbacrc86 40th anniversary celebrations! 🎉 This milestone reflects the unwavering dedication & skill of the amazing professionals who bring not only expertise, but their hearts to services provided. This is family! 😍

From powerful testimonies to bold community action, the S.T.O.P. We Are Not the Police conference in Wolverhampton reminds us: change begins when we listen, learn, and lead together. We are not the police, we are the people. #STOPConference #WolverhamptonVoices

Wolverhampton lit up with hope at #UKRW25! A powerful celebration of resilience, recovery, & community. Huge thanks to @SUITeam @RecoveryNearYou @WolvesCouncil @WtonVCA @UnderservedC @BchftCommunity and many more for showing up. Together, we walk for change! #RecoveryWalk2025

Listening to the unquestionable wisdom of Dr Sondhi and his teaching of what community is and means and how we are united in our diversity is truly inspirational. We are so excited to be part of the forming stages of #BlackCountry Alliance with @Bham_Citizens

All roads lead to the Timbuktu Market Trade Show at the Old School 🏫, Dudley Road on the 19th and 20th April 2025. @BchftCommunity & @UnderservedC engaged with our local communities about mental health, health, wellbeing, healthy foods and more! See you tomorrow! 😊

Nics Wellbeing CIC Step Into Spring 🌱 event felt like having a refreshing family get-together. Poetry, talks, creative activities, performance by a local Street Academy, and a fantastic space for networking 😊. We experienced the new office space where support is offered.

Thanks for the opportunity to speak at the "EmpowerHer Health" Event hosted by Global Diabetes Initiatives for International Women's Day event. Inspiring presentations, great Question and Answer section and lots of takeaways+ recipes+ healthy food hampers. Fantastic company! 😍

The Black Country ICB @NHSinBlkCountry hosted a Women's Health event at the Molineux Stadium. Information and research shared at the well-attended event included menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding, and other women's health issues. Lots of learning and sharing.

mdpi.com/3082132 We did it! 🎊 Our community-collaborated article is published! Massive thanks to all delegates & contributors who helped shape this research amplifying the voices of our local communities in Black Country to identify the top 3 mental health priorities

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