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Support to live independently

We are working hard to ensure that you are able to find support from a whole host of services. Home really is the best place to be and we want to help you to stay well in your home for as long as possible.

Prevention

We want to help you remain fully independent for as long as possible. Our services can benefit you and family members who support you.

Dudley Falls Prevention

Support for older people living in Dudley borough to stay safe from falls.

Dementia Gateway Service

Supporting Dudley residents who are living with dementia. We also provide support for carers and family members

Community

We have many services that can help you become part of the community, receive support and enjoy life.

Supported Living

Supported living helps people who want to live independently in their own home but who still need help with a range of tasks.

Do you need help at home? Are you lonely or isolated?

Our Pleased to Meet You service provides a range of practical help, advice and support to help you live independently, happily and successfully in your home

Living well, feeling safe

For older people living in the borough, practical safety, security and well-being advice in their own home

Queens Cross Network

Queens Cross Network is our local support centre for adults with physical and/or sensory disabilities

Support for Carers

Information, advice and support for carers of all ages

Support at home

Specialist aids, equipment and services throughout the borough to help you to remain independent in your own home for longer.

Dudley Telecare Service

We can install a range of Telecare solutions within the home. These are linked to our emergency monitoring service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Equipment to help you at home

There are several services throughout the borough to provide you with advice and guidance on obtaining equipment and resources to support you to stay comfortably at home

Housing

Housing options with care and support and further information on adapting your home, and home support schemes to allow you to live independently in your own home for longer

Home Adaptions

If you or a member of your household are having difficulties getting in or around your home, bathing, or getting upstairs, then we may be able to help you adapt your home to meet your needs

Getting out and about

Transport and mobility support

We provide specialist, accessible transport services for people in Dudley. There are also several external support schemes available to you

Blue Badges

The Blue Badge scheme is a national scheme allowing people who have severe mobility problems, or who are registered blind, to park near to places that they would not otherwise be able to access

Healthy Lifestyles

Healthy Lifestyles

We are dedicated to preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting good health. There many resources to help you to live a healthy lifestyle

Care

Reablement Service and STARS

Reablement Service and STARS (Short Term Assessment and Reablement Service) are for adults who need help regaining or maximising their independence to enable them to continue living at home. This includes returning to home after a period in hospital or residential care

Specialist support services

Information on Adult Social Care specialist support services. These include services for Disability, Autism, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities

Welfare Rights Service

Advice and information on welfare benefits that may be available to you

Universal services

Universal Services are available to everyone in Dudley Borough

Dudley Safeguarding

If you are concerned about a child, you person or adult, report it.

Complaints

Adult Social Care - Compliments, Comments, Complaints

We want to hear from you if you have a compliment, comment or complaint about our services