Family Health
We all want good health for ourselves and our families. Eating well, getting enough exercise and sleep, having a good work-life balance are important to us all.
Finding the right services when we need them is important.
There is lots of advice available on how to stay healthy including healthy eating, exercise, childhood illnesses, accessing NHS services and who to talk to when you need support.
Healthy Child
NHS Advice and guidance on childhood illnesses
NHS vaccinations and when to have them
NHS schedule for childhood vaccinations and how to book them.
Don't let Measles, Mumps and Rubella into your child's life
Health chiefs at Sandwell Council are raising the importance of the vaccination programme and encouraging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated.
NHS advice on common infectious illnesses in children
NHS advice on allergies
Food allergies in babies and children
NHS advice on food allergies and introducing foods to babies diets
NHS Common questions on Children's Health
Information on Children's health
Health advice for teenagers
Health and wellbeing resources for kids and parents
NHS tips for bedtime routine
Children’s Community Therapies & Nurse Services
If you are worried about your child's development either physically or speech and language, you can make an appointment to see a Physiotherapist or Speech and Language Therapist.
First appointments can be booked by calling 0121 612 2010
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
A mental health resource for parents/carers, young people, and professionals.
Healthy Adult
Healthy living information, advice and guidance for families in Sandwell
supporting health services in Sandwell
Health A-Z
BBC Health advice, what's in the news
Office for Health Improvements and Disparities
Government body that oversees health in England.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats.
Latest Government advice
Health and Safety legal guidance
Health and Wellbeing
Mental health support for Sandwell residents
NHS advice and support for anyone suffering from stress and anxiety
UK Health Security Agency advice on health and wellbeing
NHS advice on healthy living
MIND Mental Health and Wellbeing
Access free NHS support and advice with these Apps
Nuffield Health essential Apps for a healthy mind and body
Healthy Sandwell 5 ways to wellbeing
6 tips to manage stress
NHS advice on sleeping well
Mental health toolkit with tips on mindfulness and stress management
Practical tips on managing your money and improving your mental health