Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Trust Service Guides (for GPs and Healthcare professionals) The Trust has produced two new guides detailing all of the services they provide and how these may be accessed. See...

Deafblind UK has lottery funding to set up social support groups for people in the West Midlands with dual sensory loss . These groups can be of benefit to the person with sensory impairment, to a carer if they wish to volunteer in a different and enjoyable setting or both member and volunteer.  Social group volunteering is an opportunity get involved whilst enjoying yourself! We are a diverse project characterised by choice and independence for members. We offer a wide range of activities. Volunteers are essential in order to maintain these groups. Knowledge of sign language is desirable but not essential. We have groups in Birmingham, Dudley and Walsall. For more information contact Hannah on 07940895575 or email...

Developed by Dudley Council’s Carers Coordinator, Christine Rowley together with partners CYLiX, the essential guide to adult social care provides everything you want to know about adult social care. It is an easy to understand on-line course and resource and has been developed to guide people and professionals through the adult social care process and how people can receive personal budgets. :: more...

In the run up to Carers Rights Day, Carers UK has produced a series of  briefings on changes in rights to benefits as a resource for carers and their supporters. See...

Black and Minority Ethnic community engagement event. Saturday 30 November  from 10.30am All members of Dudley borough’s diverse community are welcome to attend to talk to us and our partners about the services we provide and the issues that affect different  communites. The event will be held at Dudley College, The Broadway, Dudley  and will be followed by lunch. Refreshments including vegetarian, Halal and African-Caribbean food will be available during the course of the day. As space is limited, please let us know if you are able to attend and give details of any additional needs. To book a place please contact recs.dachs@dudley.gov.uk or ring 01384 813400...