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March 2026

More than the essentials: poverty and its wider impact

Community events
The Brierley Hill Civic Hall
Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 - 9:30 to 13:00

About this event

Join Healthwatch Dudley and Black Country Foodbanks as we unveil the findings of our year-long engagement and explore community-led solutions to poverty and food insecurity.

Our joint project "More than the essentials" paints a clear picture: people are being pushed into hardship by complex, systemic challenges. For many, foodbank use has shifted from a temporary emergency intervention to an ongoing necessity.

 

Guest Speaker: Helen Rowe, author of Eliminating Poverty in Britain, exploring the link between poverty and health.

 

Interactive Workshop: A collaborative session to explore local solutions and service-level changes.

 

In partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority.

 

Read the report: Explore the outcomes of our year-long engagement with people who use Black Country foodbanks --> bit.ly/MoreThanEssential

Contact details

For more information contact:

hello@healthwatchdudley.co.uk

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