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380,000 additional GP appointments created via building modernisation scheme
26 June 2026
National funding has enabled 63 GP practices and four hospital Trusts in Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull to upgrade their buildings – creating a total of 95 new clinical spaces that will support an additional 380,000 appointments every year.
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More than 8 in 10 people surveyed in areas across Birmingham would delay seeking help for a key symptom of bowel cancer, new research reveals
29 June 2026
Bowel Cancer UK launches a pioneering programme in Birmingham designed to help diagnose more cases of bowel cancer earlier. This new approach aims to save lives by helping more people recognise the symptoms of bowel cancer and seek professional help sooner.
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Birmingham and Black Country Partnership Secures Funding to Transform Obesity Care
29 June 2026
A new partnership across Birmingham and Solihull and the Black Country ICB cluster has secured funding to develop an innovative, digital obesity care programme designed to improve access to treatment, reduce health inequalities and support thousands of residents to achieve better health outcomes.
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West Midlands joins national drive to help people spot health risks earlier and prevent serious illness
25 June 2026
Thousands more people across the West Midlands could benefit from earlier health checks and support to prevent serious illness as the region joins a new national programme focused on helping people stay healthier for longer.
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Health advice in hot weather
22 June 2026
With temperatures expected to rise over the next few days, people in Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull are being advised to take precautions. The Met Office, in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued a red heat alert, indicating that high temperatures could pose a risk to health, particularly for older adults, young children, babies, and those with long-term health conditions.
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Summer health screening checks offered to local residents on the cancer bus tour
18 June 2026
A mobile health bus will tour communities across Birmingham this summer, helping residents learn more about cancer symptoms and access vital checks closer to home.
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Health advice in hot weather
26 May 2026
The Met Office, in conjunction with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued a amber heat alert as temperatures are set to soar this week, with people advised to take extra care in the heatwave conditions.
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NHS funding aims to reduce infant mortality in North Birmingham
20 May 2026
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New state-of-the-art centre opens at Birmingham shopping complex bringing NHS tests closer to home
14 May 2026
A new state-of-the-art health centre has opened in a shopping complex in Birmingham - giving NHS patients access to a range of diagnostic tests closer to home.
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Residents urged to hop on board special bus for vaping, lung health and cancer screening advice
8 May 2026