Category: Safer, Stronger Communities

West Midlands Local Policing Update
West Midlands Local Policing Update
 18 Apr 23

West Midlands Police have changed the way they work, with more officers now dedicated to working locally in our communities across the West Midlands.  A new local policing model will […]
‘Loss Matters’ – supporting grief, bereavement, and loss
‘Loss Matters’ – supporting grief, bereavement, and loss
 06 Feb 23

Grief and loss can turn your world upside down, isolation can make it worse. The Dorothy Parkes Centre and Trinity Funeral Services Ltd are delivering a free eight-week support programme […]
Healthwatch Sandwell published report – The patient experience of accessing primary care services
Healthwatch Sandwell published report – The patient experience of accessing primary care services
 24 Jan 23

Healthwatch Sandwell has published a report on The patient experience of accessing primary care services. The report highlights challenges and impacts for patients in accessing G.P. practice appointments and looks at […]
Cyber Awareness (Protect) Webinar: Monday, 12th December 2022
Cyber Awareness (Protect) Webinar: Monday, 12th December 2022
 25 Nov 22

There are on average 97 cyber crimes occurring per hour, with two internet users having their data leaked every second. The Cyber (Protect) webinar will explain some of these threats […]
Sandwell Safer 6: Help keep children safe online – FREE webinar (Dec 1st)
Sandwell Safer 6: Help keep children safe online – FREE webinar (Dec 1st)

If you are a parent or carer, do you know what your children are doing online? Sandwell Council’s Prevent Team are taking part in Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign by offering […]
National Safeguarding Adults Week : 21 – 27 November 2022
National Safeguarding Adults Week : 21 – 27 November 2022
 21 Nov 22

Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Board in association with the Ann Craft Trust presents National Safeguarding Adults Weeks from Monday, 21st to Sunday, 27th November. It’s an opportunity for organisations to come […]
Can your organisation make One Small Change for autistic people?
Can your organisation make One Small Change for autistic people?
 17 Jun 22

One in every 100 people is autistic. Every autistic person is different, but for many autistic people a lack of understanding from the community, or overwhelming sensations can make everyday […]
Stress Awareness Month – Community
Stress Awareness Month – Community
 03 Apr 22

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. This years theme is ‘Community’ because lack […]
Sandwell Prevent Team Round Table Event
Sandwell Prevent Team Round Table Event
 15 Feb 22

Sandwell Prevent Team are in the early stages of organising a Prevent Round Table event for mid-March.  Local and Home Office speakers will be invited to give a presentation/talks on […]
Funded Opportunities to join the Police Commissioner in ending violence against women and girls
Funded Opportunities to join the Police Commissioner in ending violence against women and girls
 30 Nov 21

Sandwell Council currently have several service tenders open for funding opportunities through the Safer Streets 3 – violence against women and girls – VAWG fund. Addressing violence against women and […]
Sandwell Safer 6: Help keep children safe online – FREE webinar
Sandwell Safer 6: Help keep children safe online – FREE webinar
 13 Oct 21

If you are a parent or carer, do you know what your children are doing online? Sandwell Council’s Prevent Team are taking part in Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign by offering […]
Anti-Slavery Day: Monday, 18th October 2021
Anti-Slavery Day: Monday, 18th October 2021
 04 Oct 21

The Medaille Trust is a national charity with a mission to provide refuge and freedom from modern slavery. They are one of the largest provider of supported safe house beds […]