From May 2023 individuals, who wish to vote in person, including those acting as a proxy on behalf of another individual, will be required to produce an accepted form of photographic ID to prove their identity before they will be issued with a ballot paper. For more information on what individuals need to do please visit  https://www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/elections/voter-id/ The Electoral Commission have also provided a number of accessible guides for people with hearing and sight loss as well as Easy Read and translated versions.  These are also available from this...

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...

Are you living with persistent or chronic pain? You are not alone. 28 million people in the UK live with longstanding pain but often it is complex and misunderstood. Flippin’ Pain™ have organised a live webinar, for Black Country residents on 10th November. The webinar will be taking place via Microsoft Teams, is free, and is the perfect opportunity to learn more about pain and start your journey to recovery. If you would like to attend, please sign up via Eventbrite here. For further details and information please visit the Flippin’ Pain events page. Many...

A new website has been launched to help young people, parent carers and school-based professionals find information about mental health in Dudley borough. https://happierminds.org.uk/ Many...