BCHFT Community Connexions @BchftCommunity
@UnderservedC, https://t.co/Kqtvfp0IqR * Engaging with local communities * Identifying health priorities * Co-design & co-production for research & Innovation blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/r… West Midlands Joined May 2022-
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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
Join the Time to Talk Day at Central Library, Wolverhampton. Jen & @WolvesLibraries team talking about mental health and to offer an opportunity to learn more about local support organisations. Grateful for @BchftCommunity and @UnderservedC to be a small part of it 😊.
How can members of the public be involved in research? Our 'Briefing notes for researchers' explains the different ways! It will help you to plan, resource and support public involvement in research. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/documents/brie… #TuesdayTips
Wolverhampton is part of the national initiative to reduce Parental Conflict (PC) within families & embed evidence-based support to tackle PC in the local area. @BchftCommunity & @UnderservedC - the toolkit is a "must have" practical guide for anyone working with families 🥰
Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action survey findings shared at the VCSEF Alliance meeting. Interesting demographic results - 55.05% participating organisations support mental health & wellbeing. Cannot wait to read the full report! Thanks @WtonVCA 😊.
The Recovery College Open Day, Wolverhampton. Excellent information re: provision of "... a supportive educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal challenges with mental health." Contact Recovery College today 😊. New term starts in 2 weeks!
@BchftCommunity and @UnderservedC attended the @CGLDUDLEY open day at Atlantic Recovery Community Service. Fantastic work and support offered to those living in Dudley. Do remember that you can ask for help 😊. Atlantic House, Dudley Road, Dudley. DY9 8EL
Humbled to hear @BchftCommunity & @BCHC_CommCX mentioned during #BlackCountryResearch - BC Celebration of Research Event, Hawthorn Stadium, West Bromwich. Looking forward to facilitating research especially within underserved communities in 2025! @BlackCountryICS @NHSinBlkCountry
Congratulations @AccIcharity ! Well done!
Congratulations @AccIcharity ! Well done!
Amazing 😍 to have participants & stakeholders of the FACT Study in the same space, to share the research results warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/re…. Privileged to facilitate opportunities for underserved communities to participate, & to be selected as a member of the Public Advisory Group.
The Global Diabetes Initiatives' well-attended (250) Diabetes & Emotional Well-being Symposium & Fundraising Gala 🎉. Cllr Sandra Samuel, former Mayor of Wolverhampton & Cllr Celia Hibbert graced the occasion. Well done Matilda Chongwa & partners for such an informative event!😍
What is co-production and what are its key principles? Take a look at our curated resources on Learning for Involvement to find examples of co-producing health and care research: learningforinvolvement.org.uk/topic/co-produ…
We are grateful to our partners, @CRN_WMid, @NIHRrdn, @carly_craddock, @bchft_research @BCHC_RnI , @BchftCommunity , @BCHC_CommCX @Celine_Benoit_ ,@ceeveebee1 , @FatimaZakia13 , @UnderservedC , @PritchardKate , @stephen_terry1 @2_nazima , @_shutterstocks , @AccIcharity & more 😊
We are grateful to our partners, @CRN_WMid, @NIHRrdn, @carly_craddock, @bchft_research @BCHC_RnI , @BchftCommunity , @BCHC_CommCX @Celine_Benoit_ ,@ceeveebee1 , @FatimaZakia13 , @UnderservedC , @PritchardKate , @stephen_terry1 @2_nazima , @_shutterstocks , @AccIcharity & more 😊
Community Connexions has published an engagement handbook, with copies in trust libraries. Developed with partners like Aston Uni & others, it offers guidance on engaging underserved communities, building relationships, & planning inclusive events. @BchftCommunity #underserved

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