Dudley Carers Forum regularly hosts  events for carers and the people they care for – all are welcome upcoming events: Westminster Houses of Parliament 20 November – a free trip is paid for. 9am start day trip Xmas party  Friday 12.15pm 27th November The Lodge £8 Xmas Party Friday 7pm 11th December Disco Buffet £6 New Year Party Wednesday 3rd February is free 11am to 3pm Downton Abbey  Saturday day trip 9th April £35 includes a carvery meal Mary Poppins  Thursday  6pm 21st April £26 plus £5 coach if required For more information contact the forum  via Janet Down 07583321054 11-4pm weekdays or email carers2carers@live.co.uk Community Care Project Dudley CVS, 7 Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE...

White House Cancer Support is working with the council’s Adult and Community Learning Team to support the health and wellbeing of our members by offering training/classes/acvies in the following areas: Photography polymer Clay Textilles / fabrics / sewing Jewellery Zentangle (The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beauful images by drawing structured pa#erns. It increases focus and creavity, provides arsc sasfacon along with an increased sense of personal wellbeing. The Zentangle Method is enjoyed all over the world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.) Floristry Abstract art Painng and Drawing Reminiscence and audio recording History Using iPads Drama Depending on interest, acvies will be run from The White House. However, should you wish to try some or all of the acvies, please let us know as we can link you up to all locally run acvies. For further informaon about any of the courses, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline at White House Cancer Support or e-mail...

The People’s Network – November event! For people who are passionate about social care in Dudley borough The People’s Network is a place to: Network in a positive way with people who have similar interests in social care Have discussions and share knowledge about local services Inform policies and influence what local services look like Have real opportunities to feed back to decision makers Test the accuracy and readability of public documents before they go live Bring and share powerful stories, journeys and experiences Who can join? Whether you access or provide a service or care for someone who does, everyone is welcome and we can make a difference! Everyone is welcome but if you are attending from a local organisation, we would like to encourage you to bring along someone who you support. The November Event! At our September event participants decided that they would like to see a spotlight on some of the services available to people who access adult social care. Our November event will include guest speakers, lots of discussion opportunities and a chance to find out about some of the services that local people can tap into for support. You can expect a friendly atmosphere at the event and light refreshments will be provided. When? Wednesday 11th November 10.30am – 1pm Register! Book your place here or call 03000 111 001, or email hello@healthwatchdudley.co.uk for more information The People’s Network is a partnership between Healthwatch Dudley, Dudley Council, local people and partners in adult social care. register...

The European health report 2015 The publication of the European health report every three years gives readers – including policy-makers, politicians, public health specialists and journalists – a vital snapshot of health in the WHO European Region and progress towards health and well-being for all. The report also shows trends in and progress towards the goals of Health 2020, the European health policy, and reveals some gaps in progress, inequalities and areas of concern and uncertainty, where action must be taken. This publication presents highlights from the 2015 European health report. It shows continuing improvements in health throughout the Region and decreases in some of the inequalities in health between countries, notably in life expectancy and infant mortality; nevertheless, these differences still amount to 11 years of life and 20 healthy babies per 1000 live births between the best- and worst-performing countries. Report Source: The King’s Fund Health Management and Policy Alert 25 September...

Are you a casual reader, a serious reader or maybe want to get back into reading, all are welcome. READING and WALKING are both good for your health so please come along to our:  “Walk and Talk Book Club” Refreshments served at the local library after the walk . Lead by LEAP Project & Sue Harper (Dudley Libraries)   4th November 2015 Quarry Bank Community Centre and Library Link, Sheald Street, DY5 1EA    2nd December 2015, Kingswinford Library, Market Street, DY6 9LG   For more information please contact the LEAP Over 50 Project on: tel: 01384 343535 mob: 07854...