As the Pregnancy Outreach Workers Service comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the last decade by interviewing some of our POWs about their work. Jacque Jahanara Shaista Shazia Sophia Jahanara's...
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Pregnancy Outreach Worker interviews: Sophia
Nov 30, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Other Services
As the Pregnancy Outreach Workers Service comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the last decade by interviewing some of our POWs about their work. Jacque Jahanara Shaista Shazia Sophia Sophia's story...
Pregnancy Outreach Worker interviews: Shaista
Nov 30, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Other Services
As the Pregnancy Outreach Workers Service comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the last decade by interviewing some of our POWs about their work. Jacque Jahanara Shaista Shazia Sophia Shaista’s...
Services close… but people still need help
Nov 10, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Latest News and Updates
Every week, our office receives phone calls and emails from people who need help. Sadly, as some of our services - and others around us - are withdrawn, we are finding it harder and harder to offer...
New date announced for RSPH Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement course
Nov 8, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Community Events
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE WAS POSTPONED DUE TO THE SNOW. NEW DATE: 8TH JANUARY 2018. As an RSPH Approved Centre, we are delivering the L2 Understanding Health Improvement qualification as a one-day...
New Early Years service may create gaps
Oct 26, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Latest News and Updates
Over the next few months, the dedicated Pregnancy Outreach Workers Service (POWS) will be closing. POWS is to be consumed into Birmingham’s new Early Years Health and Wellbeing service, which is a...
POWS changing lives: Suad and Fatima’s story
Oct 11, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Other Services
Suad has been working as a Pregnancy Outreach Worker for over six years. Because of her language skills, she works mainly with people who are new arrivals to the country. Suad (pictured) says, “the...
Health Trainers closure: reflecting on success
Sep 19, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Latest News and Updates
Gateway's Health Trainers service, offering one-to-one support and advice to people who want to make lifestyle changes, will be closing at the end of September. Last week, we looked at some of the...
End of an era: a celebration of the Health Trainers service
Sep 7, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Community Events, Latest News and Updates
It's a sad time for Gateway, as funding from Birmingham Public Health comes to an end for one of our longest-running services. The popular Health Trainers service, offering one-to-one support and...








