The input of local people, partners and local organisations is invaluable to us in shaping healthcare services.
We often have involvement exercises running, and the details of any that are currently active will be available below - simply click the title to read more.
Current ICB involvement opportunities
The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking the views of local men on general health issues, with a particular focus on vasectomy. We are currently reviewing how vasectomy services are commissioned and provided across all four places (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) in the Black Country and want to understand your views and experiences to shape any decisions.
Your insights are vital in helping the NHS understand what works well, where things could be improved, and how services can better support men’s health and wellbeing.
The public conversation is now open, this survey will close on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Current partner consultation/engagement activities
SEND Wolves Forum is an independent, family‑led group representing the collective voice of parents and carers in strategic discussions with local partners. As well as its strategic role, the forum will offer:
- opportunities for parents and carers to share experiences
- access to information
- a space to build and strengthen support networks across the city, all with the aim of improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.
Official Launch Event
Date: Monday 16 March 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Life Springs Church Auditorium, 34 Clifton Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QT
Refreshments: Tea/coffee and a light lunch will be provided.
Please book your place using the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-wolves-forum-official-launch-day-tickets-1977199780769?aff=erelexpmlt
Baroness Amos is asking women and families across England to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care through a public Call for Evidence. Responses to the Call for Evidence will be used to inform the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation’s findings and recommendations.
The Call for Evidence is open for eight weeks from 20 January until 17 March 2026.
In DHSC we are currently exploring the care journey for people who self-fund to understand how to better support individuals and families when looking for care. Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock, has expressed interest in improving this experience, we are therefore running a survey to hear from people with lived experience of looking for care (either for themselves or someone else) – the survey can be found here: Adult Social Care Survey for Self-Funders – Fill in form.
Insights from the survey will help us consolidate our understanding and identify gaps where policy changes could make a real difference.
We’re seeking views on:
- Support individuals received to help them or their family member identify the care package required
- What information and advice assisted individuals to support their care choices
- What influences and criteria affected the decision of the provider selected
- What support could improve individuals experience
The survey will close on Friday 27 March.
From Summer 2026, a number of services based at Kingshill, Dorothy Pattison Hospital and Orchard Hills in Walsall will be moving to Goscote House. The new address will be: Goscote House, Goscote Lane, Walsall, WS3 1SJ.
The services impacting patients that will be moving to Goscote House are as follows:
- Talking Therapies
- Mental Health Primary Care
- Walsall Community Learning Disability Services
- Community Enablement and Recovery
- Complex Emotional Needs
- Employment and Recovery
We have worked to ensure that the day-to-day impact on both staff and patients due to this change is minimal.
We want to improve the places where we provide mental health and community care. Our plan is to offer services in better-equipped buildings that are geographically in the right place. This includes better transport links, accounting for local deprivation, and working to address health inequalities.
Goscote House will offer comparable areas, allowing patients to receive care in comfortable, modern spaces that meet their needs. Those who will see their care move to Goscote House will receive the same level of care as before and will still see the same person or team as before.
You can find details about the move, transport options, and email any questions you may have. Alternatively, please email bchft.yoursay@nhs.net by 6 May 2026
