Dudley Council’s Queens Cross Network is hosting a Disability Information Event on Thursday 15 June 2023. The event is an information event especially for people with disabilities, family members and carers. There will be a market place everyone is invited to come along, have a friendly chat, coffee and find out more about: • Support on offer for you to live your very best life • Support for family members or carers • Support in the home, out and about and to help with independent living • Health and wellbeing • Day opportunities • Falls prevention services, dementia services and support and support for older people  • Getting involved with volunteering  • There will also be tailored advice for people, including support with dementia related needs, sight impairment, hearing loss, MS amongst others. It’s your one stop shop information event to find out anything related to disability support, information and opportunities. There’s no need to book simply come along between 2pm and 7pm.  Queens Cross Network, Wellington Rd, Dudley, DY1 1RB, or call 01384 813460 for more details. https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/care-and-health/dudley-disability-service/adults-with-disabilities/queens-cross-network-physical-disability-support-centre/ Many...

Please see below information. Want to get more active, but not sure where to start? Why not take on the Spring In Your Step challenge during National Walking Month? Dudley Council’s public health team encourages you to walk on the spot, or outside, for at least five minutes, walk on your toes and then your heels five times for 30 seconds each and walk upstairs a few times every day. Find out more about this challenge and other simple ways to get moving at https://lets-get.com/healthy-lifestyles/move-more/lets-get-moving-challenges/ Many...

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Dudley Telecare helps to keep people living safely and independently at home. A new video highlighting the importance of Dudley Telecare for its users has been produced. The video shows how current Telecare user David is reliant on the service to stay in his own home – which is where he wants to be. His sister and carer Diane tells of how the service gives her the peace of mind she needs. Watch the video via YouTube: Dudley Telecare is a fully integrated monitoring and response service that offers a range of carefully selected products, all designed to help people to remain living safely and independently in their own home. Assistive technology products and alarm systems provide support to people, through their link to the Dudley Telecare Service, 24/7, 365 days a year. Interested in how Dudley Telecare could help you or someone you care for? More information about Telecare and the services it provides is available at...

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Lots of support on offer from Winter Wellbeing Dudley Council is rolling out it’s Winter Wellbeing initiative once again to support everyone who may be struggling during the cold winter months, but especially targeting older or vulnerable people. As we all know winter can be a hard season for us all, but this winter is a particularly challenging one, with the energy price rises and a cost of living crisis facing us. This year’s Winter Wellbeing acknowledges this and has an emphasis this year on support with the cost of living and heating your home. There’s lots of support, information and advice on offer including practical and financial help. Booklets have been distributed to many locations and services, including libraries, Dudley Council Plus and some pharmacies. The weblink is www.dudley.gov.uk/winterwellbeing where you can find more information. Many...