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National Dementia Awareness Week 2024
People can find out more about supporting people living with dementia as part of the council’s National Dementia Awareness Week activities.
Advice on how to stay well at home
Advice on how to stay well at home will be available at an event being held later this month at the Merry Hill Centre.
Social workers praised in external review
Social workers looking after vulnerable adults in the borough have been praised following an external review of their work by industry experts.
More people to spend Christmas at home
More people will be spending Christmas at home thanks to joint work between Dudley Council and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
Pledge to support vulnerable despite budget strains
Services for older people and children in Dudley will continue to be a priority despite an overspend of more than £12million putting an “unprecedented strain” on budgets.
Free drop-in event to help unpaid carers
A free drop-in event is being held tomorrow (Thu) to help unpaid carers in the borough.
Recycled bottles support Remembrance display
Thousands of recycled plastic bottles have been used by service users at a Dudley Council run centre to create a poppy display in Amblecote.
Continued improvement for adult social care
An annual survey of people using adult social care services in Dudley borough has revealed positive results.
Living well and feeling safe event
People can find out how to live well and feel safe at an event taking place next week at the Merry Hill Centre.
New care team tasked with helping people return home after hospital
Dudley Council is to take on up to 80 new care staff to help people regain their independence and return home after hospital stays.
Holy water conman ordered to pay more than £190,000
A rogue trader who grossly overcharged four vulnerable and elderly women to pocket nearly £130,000 has been ordered to pay a confiscation order.
Free events and support on offer for National Carers Week
Unpaid and informal carers in Dudley borough can enjoy a range of free events and access support as part of this year’s National Carers Week.