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Domestic Abuse

The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 - Refuge blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk can also offer support for people that either have been or are being abused.

Walsall Works support

On Monday 2nd February 2026 from 9.30am, we will have a team member from Walsall works to give help and advice if you are looking for a new job or need help to find a job. Pop along to Darlaston Health Care - Dr Qureshi surgery for help and support.

Text Shout

Did you know that if you text SHOUT to 85258 at a time when you may be feeling depressed or suicidal, a crisis worker will text you back immediately and will continue to text with you? Many people, especially younger ones, don't like talking over the phone and would feel more comfortable texting. This is a free service for anyone - if you would like to join me in raising awareness, please copy and paste this. #SuicideAwareness #YouAreImportant

Think Pharmacy First

SMA MIlk Recall

Cereulide toxin SMA Milk Recall Nestlé has issued a recall for specific batches of its SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula due to the potential presence of cereulide toxin. This toxin is produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus and is highly heat stable, meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated by cooking. Symptoms of cereulide poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Despite the lack of confirmed illness reports, Nestlé has decided to recall these products to ensure the safety of infants. Consumers who have purchased affected batches should not feed the product to their babies and should consult healthcare professionals for advice.

Dry January

Dry January Campaign The NHS England's Dry January campaign for 2026 aims to encourage adults to take a break from alcohol for 31 days at the start of the year. This initiative is part of a broader effort to boost both physical and mental health. The campaign is supported by Alcohol Change UK and features various partners, including Lucky Saint, Counter Culture Drinks, DASH, Belvoir Farm, CHANCE Clean Cider, QPR, ClassBento, and Nekta. The campaign emphasizes that taking a break from alcohol does not mean missing out, but rather discovering new ways to enjoy social moments. Participants can use the Try Dry® app to track their alcohol-free streak and monitor improvements in sleep and mood. The campaign is designed to help individuals reset their relationship with alcohol and improve their overall well-being.

Weather warning

Snow and ice warnings are out across parts of the UK until at least Tuesday morning ❄️ All the details can be found on the met office app and website bit.ly/WxWarning ⚠️

Online link

Our new online triage link is now available from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. If you do not have the link please call the surgery for this to be sent to you.

Talking therapies

Talking therapies can now be accessed by patients over the age of 16. They can be accessed by scanning the QR code below.

Vaccine Schedule

Your child's Vaccine schedule