Please see attached New Thursday Walks poster.  Some of you may have received a version that says December 2019.  Please could you replace this version, thank you.  New Thursday Walks 2019Download Sabrina (Sam) Mullett – Age UK...

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Christmas/New Year can intensify the feeling lonely and isolated. This Loneliness and Isolation course from Dudley Council is for anyone who comes into contact with people who might be lonely or isolated. It will provide an awareness of what isolation and loneliness is, who might be vulnerable, how to spot signs that someone might need help and what you can do to help tackle this issue. It is estimated that there are approximately 32,000 over the age of 60 who are said to be lonely or isolated in Dudley. Evidence shows that being lonely has an impact has the same negative impact on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But loneliness and isolation doesn’t just affect older people and according to a recent BBC survey younger people are more likely to feel isolated and lonely than older people. One of the Health and Wellbeing Boards key goal is the reduction of loneliness and isolation in the borough and this is set out in Dudley’s Health and Wellbeing strategy. We want as many staff and partners to take the course and help tackle loneliness and isolation in Dudley together. To take the course go to...

Keeping older people safe and well this winter A Winter Wellbeing campaign aimed at helping older people stay safe and well over the cold, winter months, has launched this month. It highlights the practical help, support, information and advice on offer from a range council services which are designed to keep older or vulnerable people protected. As the weather gets colder its vital that older or vulnerable people take steps to keep safe, warm and well at home. https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/care-and-health/adult-health-social-care/support-to-stay-at-home/keep-safe-and-well-in-winter/ Many...

Please see below email for your information. Details of Dudley Council’s opening hours over the festive period are available to view online now at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/xmasopeningtimes Services including residential care and homecare will continue to operate during the holiday period. If you need to contact children’s or adult care services in an emergency when the offices are closed, call the emergency duty team on 0300 555 8574. Many...