Wolverhampton Sanctuary Hub

The council will be marking this year’s Carers Week with a range of activities for unpaid carers and the people they look after.

Carers Week, which gets underway today (Monday), is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers, and to access much-needed support.

Councillor Linda Leach, Cabinet Member for Adults, said: "We are on hand to give our city’s unpaid carers as much help as possible to carry out their vitally important role, so whether you are an adult or a young carer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, added: "Thousands of unpaid carers in Wolverhampton look after family members or friends who have a disability, a mental or physical illness, or simply need extra help as they grow older, and Carers Week is a chance for us all to recognise and celebrate their incredible hard work, dedication, and compassion."

The council offers a range of assistance to people of any age who care for a friend, relative or neighbour, ensuring they are supported in their caring role, and have access to the services they need. Read the full story by clicking the link in the comments below 👇

Are You Registered for Mummy Matters? 💜

Join us n Wednesday 17 June 2026 for Mummy Matters, a free community event created to support mums at every stage of their parenting journey.

In partnership with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, we'll be bringing together health professionals, support services and local families for a morning of connection, advice and wellbeing.

✨ What to expect:
✔️ Holistic health and wellbeing support
✔️ Antenatal (pre-birth) guidance
✔️ Perinatal support for new and expecting mums
✔️ Postnatal support and advice
✔️ Opportunities to connect with other parents

📍 Graiseley Family Hub
Pool Street, Blakenhall, WV2 4NE

📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:00pm
🎟️ FREE to attend

Spaces are limited, so register today and find out more:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/accicharity

🫟Craft and Chat Group 💬

Come along to our new fortnightly drop‑in sessions for adults - a chance to create, chat, and chill together in a safe, supportive, space.

Join us today from 1:30pm

🗓️ 8 June, 1:30–3 pm
📍 The Hub, Railway Drive, Wolverhampton
📧 [email protected]

Hosted by Rethink Mental Illness, Wolverhampton Sanctuary Hub

For , we’re thinking of all the amazing people who support those of us living with mental illness when we are at our lowest.

The friends. The family. The colleagues.

To all the carers, we salute you. Thank you 💜

🛣️Full road resurfacing and relining means Connaught Road will be temporarily closed between its junctions with Tettenhall Road to Park Road West between 8am and 5pm as required only, from Monday June 8 to Tuesday June 16.
✅ Access/egress will be maintained where it is safe to do so.
🚙Diversion: Tettenhall Rd, Upper Vauxhall, Park Rd West and vice versa.
🤳See the restriction and diversion via the live map link in the comments 👇

A new Armed Forces Hub held its first drop-in session at Wolverhampton's Central Library yesterday, offering a welcoming space for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.

The hub, delivered by STEPWAY CIO working alongside the council and a wide range of local partners, brings together local services, charities and community organisations in one place, making it easier for members of the Armed Forces community to get help, advice and support.

Neil Binder, from STEPWAY CIO, said: "The first meeting went very well and we look forward to engaging with more veterans in the future and creating more collaborative working partnerships with organisations across the city.”

People can access the Armed Forces Hub on the first Thursday of every month from 1-4pm at Central Library.

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Everyone can feel anxious at times, but anxiety disorders can be severe and debilitating.

If you're experiencing these symptoms often, and they're impacting your daily routine, you should seek support.

Find out more about how to cope with anxiety on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4nZgsQB

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special event at Bantock Park next month.

The group offers over a dozen free walks around the city every week especially suited for people who may not currently walk very often but want to get healthier, fitter and make new friends. And to mark its 25th anniversary, the group will be holding a special walk around Bantock Park on Tuesday 9 June, followed by celebration event with refreshments.

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❤️ For free help and support on a wide range of money matters and health and safety concerns, come along to a community open day in East Park next week.
Help at the Hub takes place on Wednesday 3 June at St Matthew’s Church, Willenhall Road, WV1 2JQ between 10am and 1pm.
Residents can drop by and get free advice – no need to book!