News from July 2025

A pioneering programme helping people from underrepresented backgrounds into NHS and social care careers has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating excellence in people development.

Across the country, neighbourhoods are being recognised as vital building blocks of a healthier, fairer society.

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action will be taking place by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25th July until 7am on Wednesday 30th July 2025. 

After successful tours in Coventry and Warwickshire earlier this year, the NHS Cancer Bus Tour will be embarking on the final part of its journey delivering life-saving information this September.

 The NHS is urging thousands of people yet to have the lifesaving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to get protected against cervical and other cancers.

The VCFSE Collaborative Reference Group is looking to hear from VCFSE Sector Leaders across Coventry and Warwickshire, interested in providing representation and voice on behalf on key communities.

A service in Coventry and Warwickshire that aims to increase young black men’s engagement with preventative mental health support is showing excellent results.

The 2025 GP Patient Survey results, which includes information on patient experience of general practice, NHS dentistry and community pharmacy, have now been published.

Something magical is happening in the heart of Rugby and it’s bringing joy, colour, and connection to our community.

The Improving Lives programme brings together community, acute hospital and social care services with local providers to develop the One Coventry Integrated Team (OCIT).

During Alcohol Awareness Week (7–13 July) Warwickshire County Council and health partners are reminding people to think about their drinking habits and the effects of alcohol on their health.

This week marks the exciting launch of the second year of the Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project.

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is encouraging people to use the right health and care services for their needs this weekend, with large-scale events expected to draw thousands of people to the area.

The Young Black Men’s Service is run by Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind and aims to increase young black men’s engagement with preventative mental health support.