Cllr Hamilton
Flu warning as fewer people book a jab
Birmingham health chiefs repeat call for people at risk across the city to book their flu jabs after it emerged thousands of patients in England could be risking their health by not having the vaccine.
Response to public health budget cuts
Birmingham’s public health budget has been cut by almost £6 million after The Department of Health confirmed a 6.2 per cent blanket cut for all top-tier local authorities.
Good mental health should start in the classroom
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Paulette Hamilton, reflects on reports that a rising number of students are experiencing mental health issues.
Time to book your flu jab
With flu season fast approaching, Birmingham health chiefs are urging people at risk across the city to think ahead and book their flu jabs now.
Post-work Zumba to get Brummies active
Birmingham health chief Cllr Paulette Hamilton joined Council House staff and rush-hour commuters for an impromptu Zumba session in Victoria Square on Wednesday evening.
Stoptober roadshow comes to Birmingham
Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists Faces of Disco will star in the nationwide Stoptober roadshow in Victoria Square on Wednesday 23 September.
Active Birmingham: FREE Tai Chi in the park
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Paulette Hamilton, continues he quest to be more active by joining a FREE Tai Chi session in Cotteridge Park.
Hoping ban drives Birmingham smokers to quit
Birmingham health chiefs hope the forthcoming ban on smoking in cars carrying children will encourage more smokers to quit.
Public health cuts: Don’t hit the city’s vulnerable
Birmingham’s health boss has warned Government cuts to public health funding will ‘hit the poorest hardest’ unless the city’s inequalities are taken into account.
Be wise owls and start walking Birmingham
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Paulette Hamilton, hopes Birmingham’s owl invasion can encourage more people to put their best foot forward on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
