Dudley Council is expanding its adult social care service with the return of mental health social care to the authority in the New Year to care and support people with mental health problems in the borough. The return of the service to the local authority, which was previously run by the NHS, will see around 50 staff re-join the Adult Social Care team. The transition is currently under way and the team will be formally welcomed to the local authority in January. Councillor Nicolas Barlow, cabinet lead for adult social care, said: “I look forward to welcoming the mental health social care team back to Dudley in January. “The team will be a very important addition to the council, and I am sure that their expertise and skills will help provide the best care and support for vulnerable people in our borough. “The current coronavirus crisis has highlighted the importance of caring for our mental health, just as we would our physical wellbeing. The return of this service shows Dudley takes the mental health of residents across the borough incredibly seriously.” Anyone wishing to contact the authority’s mental health services team should contact 0300 555...

Please find below and attached details of a consultation you are invited to take part in. Castle Hill Consultation The Dudley Towns Fund Board and Dudley Council are working together to regenerate the Castle Hill area. The updated vision for Castle Hill comprises three main elements: Next phase of development for Dudley Zoo & Castle.New University Centre to expand the Town’s Learning Quarter.Improved public open spaces and footpaths from Castle Hill to Dudley town centre. Before undertaking any of this development, we want to consult with people from across the Dudley borough. If you would like to get involved, please click the link below to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire should take around ten minutes to complete.  The closing date is Wednesday 16 December at 5pm. https://www.regeneratingdudley.org.uk/castlehillconsultation CASTLE HILL-TOWNS FUND LETTER FINAL 17.11Download CASTLE HILL-TOWNS FUND SUMMARY SINGLE PAGESDownload Many...

Please see attached details of Shropshire-based charity Omega, the National Association for End of Life Care, 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Run / Walk Challenge to help them tackle loneliness this Christmas. Omega 12 Days of Christmas...