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.
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 however and some people are at greater risk of harm from high temperatures:
- Older people, especially aged over 75
- People who live on their own
- Those with pre-existing health conditions
- Babies and young children
- 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 misuse
It is important that adults, children and young people are aware of the risks of using drugs, alcohol, solvents and smoking.
Useful resources and help centres can be found on Dudley Community Information Directory or the following:
Drinkline - National Alcohol Helpline - 0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank - National Drugs Helpline - 0300 123 6600
The What? Centre Stourbridge (service for young people) - 01384 379992
Domestic Abuse
Anyone can experience domestic violence regardless of age, race, sex, sexuality, disability or wealth. Find out more about Domestic abuse.
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.
Move More
Our Let's Get Healthy 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. Use our interactive map to find out what's on near you.
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
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.
