We are dedicated to preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting good health. There are number of resources to help you to live a healthy lifestyle, such as information on keeping active, eating healthy, and how to keep safe throughout the seasons.
Health and Wellbeing
Your well being is important to us. Not only can we support you on making small changes to your diet and becoming more active, but we also have an abundance of information on mental health, pregnancy, and ageing well.
If you are aged 40-74 and are registered with a Dudley borough GP we can also help you to apply for a NHS Health Check.
Summer wellbeing
Warmer summer months are the time for getting outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and relaxing in the sunshine. The summer heat can affect us all and some people are at greater risk of harm from high temperatures:
- Babies and young children
- People who live on their own
- Older people, especially aged over 75
- Those with pre-existing health conditions
- People who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places
We've got lots of information on how to keep you and your family safe and well in the summer months.
Mental Health
Maintaining your own health is important. For help and advice on maintaining good mental health, visit our support when living with mental health page.
Substance use
It is important that adults, children and young people are aware of the risks of using drugs, alcohol, solvents and smoking.
Support is available:
- Talk to Frank - National Drugs Helpline - 0300 123 6600
- Drinkaware - Drinkline - National Alcohol Helpline - 0300 123 1110
For Adults in Dudley:
The Atlantic Recovery Community Service provided by Change Grow Live offers support, information, advice and treatment to enable people to move out of addiction and into recovery.
- Address: Atlantic House, Dudley Road, Lye, DY9 8EL
- Telephone: 01384 426120
For Young People (age 11-18) in Dudley:
Cranstoun Here4YOUth provide advice and information about alcohol and other drugs; harm reduction support when using alcohol or other drugs; one-to-one substance use support to make changes and drug/alcohol workshops to targeted groups as well as smoking/vaping cessation support.
- Address: 1 Castle Street, Dudley DY1 1LA
- Telephone: 01384 241440
Domestic abuse
Anyone can experience domestic violence regardless of age, race, sex, sexuality, disability or wealth. Find out more about Domestic abuse.
Move More
Our Healthy Dudley website features all you need to know to make small changes in order to feel huge benefits. Or why not get involved in the Dudley Borough with our exercise classes, outdoor gyms and more.
Park active
Join our free weekly outdoor Park Active fitness sessions in one of your local parks with your family. A 30 minute circuit-based class suitable for all ages and abilities, family friendly, and you can really feel the benefits of being outdoors.
Healthy hubs
Our Healthy Hubs provide residents of all ages to enjoy free outdoor activities and equipment to help you get outdoors and stay active. They feature various facilities such as outdoor gyms, onsite exercise classes for all ages, activity centres complete with community rooms, and even multi use areas for football or tennis games.
Healthy eating
Healthy eating can be easier than you think. There is a lot on offer in Dudley and nationally to help you, your family and friends eat well and feel great. Discover an array of great tasting recipes to add to your weekly meal plan, or find out the benefits of making small changes such as cutting down on sugar and salt.
