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Heathy Sandwell and University Hospital Birmingham are pleased to be able to offer community liver health checks to local residents on Thursday 9 April between 9.00am – 2.30pm at Cradley Heath Salvation Army, Meredith Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5EP.
This initiative is a key component of a broader programme aimed at facilitating earlier diagnosis of liver cancer and improving patient experiences. The NHS Cancer Programme has partnered with the National Hepatitis C Elimination Programme to provide mobile fibroscans and other diagnostic services to individuals at high risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
People are eligible to have a liver health check if they are aged 18-75, plus one of the following:
– Alcohol consumption greater than 14 units per week
– History of Hepatitis B or C
– Aged over 50 with MASLD (fatty liver disease)
– Aged over 50 with Type II diabetes and a BMI over 30 (or over 27, depending on ethnicity)
People don’t need to book an appointment, feel free to simply turn-up, the scan only takes 7 minutes, and it is non-invasive. Even if people are unsure about eligibility, they are encouraged to come along anyway to receive additional support and get further information on how to improve their health.
Praying for Your Local School
A practical session exploring simple, accessible ways to pray intentionally for your local school community. This includes how to pray with insight, how to build rhythms of prayer within a church, and how prayer can strengthen relationships with schools.
- Tuesday 21st April, 1pm–2.15pm
Meet the Funder session in partnership with Severn Trent Community Fund.
Natalie Cunningham, Grants Officer for the Severn Trent Community Fund, is coming virtually to Sandwell on Thursday 23rd April 2026, 10am–11.30am, via a Zoom conference call.
She’ll talk to attendees about their 2026 grants programme – core funding, new project funding, and, brand new for this year, Kits for Kids! This online session will enable you to connect directly with the funder, ask any questions you may have and receive tailored advice about your project idea enabling you to build a much stronger case for any potential investment prior to submitting your application.
If you are having trouble booking onto the session via TicketTailor please email Libby our Small Groups Development Officer at libby@scvo.info with your details and she’ll book you onto the session.
Booking link: https://buytickets.at/scvo/2033202
Connecting with Your Local School
A workshop designed to help churches build healthy, sustainable relationships with their local schools. The session explores understanding school needs, offering support that aligns with school priorities, and developing approaches that are respectful, collaborative, and genuinely helpful.
- Wednesday 6th May, 7.30pm–8.45pm
Jesus Out of the Box – Training Sessions
An interactive storytelling resource that helps children explore who Jesus is through hands‑on objects, creative activities, and reflective conversation. These sessions equip participants to use the resource confidently in schools and to create engaging, age‑appropriate encounters with the story of Jesus.
🔗 More information: https://www.bristolschoolsconnection.co.uk/jesus-out-of-the-box/
- Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm–8.45pm