West Mids Prepared

West Midlands Local Resilience Forum (LRF) - preparing for emergencies with key responders & supporting agencies

[Dudley Zoo @dudleyzoo]

We’re buzzing for World Bee Day!
They’re essential for pollination & play a major role in maintaining biodiversity & healthy ecosystems.
In the UK there are more than 250 types of bee we spotted a Tawny mining bee here at the zoo!

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

Anyone in the #WestMidlands including #PublicHealth and #HealthProtection partners who want to know the latest information on our response to cases of #Meningitis in #Kent - check out our latest updates online

[WMP Careers @JobsWMP]

Cadet Leader Role

Looking for a Leadership challenge where you can make a real difference to the young people?

Why not be a role model and an inspiration to our Police Cadets by becoming a Cadet Leader.

🔗 Click the link in bio to find out more.

#WestMidlands #WMPCareers

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Together with @MetOffice, we’ve issued Yellow and Amber Heat-Health Alerts across England until 13 August 2025.
🟠 Amber: South East, London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England
🟡 Yellow: North West, North East, South West, Yorkshire and The Humber

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

Anyone in the #WestMidlands heading to southern Europe on holiday this #summer?🌞

You might encounter the #Dengue-carrying tiger mosquito🦟

It's now established in countries including #France #Italy and #Spain

Read our blog on how to protect yourself:
https://t.co/t1lcg9HhHw

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

#Muslims in the #WestMidlands going on #Hajj or #Umrah this year should listen to the @MyaKhanUK show @BBCwm @BBCCWR @BBCShropshire @BBCRadioStoke @BBChw on #MayBankHoliday Monday from 7pm

#HealthProtection Consultant Dr Naveed Syed will be giving important advice for pilgrims

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

Getting vaccinated when #pregnant helps protect you + your baby from illnesses including #WhoopingCough + #RSV💖

Visit the #NHS website for info + make an appointment with your #WestMidlands GP surgery if you need to catch up on any #MaternalVaccines

https://t.co/EKYH4fjCwN

[NHS Birmingham and Solihull @NHSBSol]

Norovirus is spreading in Birmingham and Solihull. You can reduce your chance of spreading or catching norovirus.

🧼 Wash your hands with soap and water frequently
❌ Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are ineffective against norovirus

➡️ Find more advice: https://t.co/MgNYBW1F3s

[Met Office @metoffice]

Deeply cold air across North America meeting warmer air to the south will energise the jet stream as we move into the weekend.

This will result in a change to much more unsettled weather in the UK with potentially some disruptive winds and heavy rain by Sunday.

[UKHSA West Midlands @UKHSA_WestMids]

ICYMI: @ITVCentral did a brilliant story last week about the importance of families getting up to date with their #MMR #vaccines to protect against #Measles - featuring our #WestMidlands #HealthProtection Consultant Paul Fisher

Check it out online:
https://t.co/x3yMuX6H2N

[Wolves Council @WolvesCouncil]

With norovirus cases in Wolverhampton high, we're being urged to do all we can to help stop the virus from spreading. Full story 👉 https://t.co/tkO51nZaRv @NHSinBlkCountry

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️ Yellow weather warnings issued ⚠️

Heavy rain across western parts of the UK on Sunday

SW Scotland: 0700 – 1500
S Wales / SW England: 0900 – 2100

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Find out more about #BirdFlu and what we're doing to protect people in the UK, including procuring vaccines for humans 👩‍⚕️🧪

More details on our blog: https://t.co/MziebYIMwD

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby, visit the NHS webpage to learn more. 💖
✨🔗 https://t.co/nChNqfozC2

[West Mids Prepared @WMidsPrepared]

Great honour - well deserved!!

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

📣 NEWS: Tuberculosis cases in England continued to increase in 2024.
Our latest provisional annual data shows an increase of 13% compared to 2023. The largest increases in TB notifications in 2024 were recorded in London & West Midlands. 📈
Full story 🔗
https://t.co/R9OvkpEtX9

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

🚒 Ever considered a career in the fire service? Or maybe you haven't?@NFCC_FireChiefs wants to hear from you!

They’re running a survey to understand public awareness of all fire and rescue roles, not just front-line firefighters.

📋 Have your say: https://t.co/IsG2pWjBQb

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

We've seen extensive reporting of our data showing that tuberculosis cases in England continued to increase in 2024.

The largest increases in TB notifications in 2024 were recorded in London & West Midlands. 📈
Full story 🔗 https://t.co/R9OvkpEtX9

[WMFSHeritage @WMFSHeritage]

City of Coventry Fire Brigade - 1966 Dennis F36 Pump - KDU 998D.

[Met Office @metoffice]

A chilly start to Sunday in Scotland and Northern Ireland with ice in places ❄️

Cloudier in England and Wales with strong winds and heavy rain arriving from the southwest ☔

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️