Healthy Brum

24/10/2026

🛏️ An extra hour in bed sounds great, but good sleep is about more than one lie-in.

Swipe for 4 simple ways to support better sleep. 😴

Find more winter wellbeing advice at: bit.ly/WinterWellbeingLand

23/10/2026

Smoking is uniquely harmful - no other consumer product kills up to two thirds of its users. ⚠️

That's why the To***co and Vapes Act will create a smoke-free generation from the 1st January 2027, meaning the children of today and the future can never legally purchase to***co. 🚬

The aim is simple: protect future generations from to***co addiction and end the harm caused by smoking. 🚭

At the same time, anyone who smokes now can benefit from stopping, and there is more free and effective support available than ever before.

👉 birmingham.gov.uk/stopsmoking

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

The Baton of Hope will return to Birmingham on Monday 13 September 2027.

Every su***de is a tragedy that leaves a lasting impact on families, friends and communities.

That's why we’re proud to welcome the Baton of Hope back to our city next year.

Applications to become a Baton Bearer are now open. Head to the link in the comments to find out more and apply.

Together, we can help make conversations about mental health and su***de prevention easier.

22/10/2026

Great advice here 👇

Please be careful if you, but especially your children are wearing fancy dress costumes this Halloween. The material used is often extremely flammable. Keep costumes away from naked flames, and consider LED candles in and around the house instead.

Warning for parents and carers.

🎃 Halloween costumes can catch fire quickly.

Keep your children and their costumes away from naked flames and lit pumpkins.

Before the celebrations begin:

✅ Buy from a reputable retailer
✅ Check for UKCA or CE markings
✅ Make sure costumes fit properly and do not create a trip hazard
✅ Check decorations, lights and batteries for damage

A few simple checks can help keep your Halloween fun and safe.

22/10/2026

🛑🚭 The process of quitting smoking usually isn't simple, but the good news is that guidance and local stop smoking services are available.

Learn more here: bit.ly/StopSmokingBCC

21/10/2026

Join us for our final Birmingham Ageing Well Month event and discover how our Deep Engagement Partners are working with communities across Birmingham to support healthy ageing.

Experience everyday tasks through sight loss simulation glasses with Focus Birmingham and learn about local support available.

Discover the insights BID Services gathered through their dementia focus group and learn about the recommendations that emerged.

Watch a short documentary from Taraki about staying active and discover the creative ways they’ve been engaging with the communities they support.

Come along and get involved!

21/10/2026

🫂 Looking forward to celebrating with family & friends? If you're eligible, don't forget to book your flu & COVID-19 vaccines now, so that you have enough time to build immunity.

Vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness and keeps more people around the table 🪔✨

21/10/2026

Our Get Active Your Way guides help Birmingham residents find local opportunities, resources and ideas to be more active.

If you’ve used, shared or signposted people to the guides, please take a few minutes to complete our evaluation survey.

Your feedback will help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.

💬 Complete the survey: bit.ly/get-active-survey
🔗 Explore the guides: bit.ly/get-active-your-way-guides

This site contains consultations that are run by Birmingham City Council.

20/10/2026

Your voice can help shape healthier pregnancies in Birmingham.

We're working with NHS partners to better understand how people prepare for pregnancy and what information and support they need.

If you're planning a family now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you.

🗓️ Closes 30 October
📱 Takes 5 minutes
🔒 Anonymous

Take part: bit.ly/HealthyPregnancySurveyBrum