Healthy Dudley

30/04/2026

Free Childhood Vaccination Catch Up Clinic
Has your child missed any vaccinations? If so, book a FREE catch-up appointment for this weekend.

👉Saturday 2 May 2026
👉 9am–1.30pm
👉Oakfield Community Centre, 245 Brettell Ln, Brierley Hill, DY5 3LT

✅ Free NHS vaccinations
✅ Delivered by trained Vaccination UK healthcare professionals
✅ Children must attend with a parent or guardian

📞 Appointments are required – book as soon as possible:
👉01384 431 712
👉dudley@vaccinationuk.co.uk

Catch up clinics will also run during half-term. Check your child’s vaccination record and book your slot.

For more info, see links in the comments

30/04/2026

If you are aged 75 or over, you can book your covid vaccine

Even as we go into spring, COVID-19 can be very dangerous for older adults.

Book an appointment to top up your protection ➡️ www.nhs.uk/book-covid

29/04/2026

🚍 The Black Country Cancer Bus is coming to Dudley borough.
The cancer bus will be visiting Dudley borough for 2 days as part of its tour across the Black Country from 5–9 May – bringing trusted health advice right into our communities.
On board, friendly health professionals will be on hand to:

Share important cancer screening information
Offer self-care advice
Provide health checks
Signpost you to local support and services

✅ Free to attend
✅ No appointment needed – just drop in
Whether you’re looking for reassurance, information, or support, the team will be happy to help in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Find out exact locations, dates, times and what’s available at each stop 👉
blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-advice/cancer
Please share to help spread the word – early awareness can save lives.

The Black Country cancer bus tour is coming to an area near you! 🚍

A host of professionals will be visiting locations across the Black Country from 5-9 May to provide important cancer screening information, self-care advice, signposting to local services and health checks from their dedicated cancer bus.

It’s free to attend – just come along and the team will be happy to help you get the information you need 💟

Get more information on the tour, locations and times, and the information available at each site 👉 blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-advice/cancer

29/04/2026

Don't get caught out this Bank Holiday weekend ⛅

Make sure you order your repeat prescriptions to avoid delays in getting your medicines.

Find out more, including how to order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App 📲 www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription

Your local pharmacy may not be open or may have different opening hours over the Bank Holiday, so be sure to check before you set off ➡️ blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/find-right-service-you/your-local-pharmacy/bank-holiday-pharmacy-opening-times

28/04/2026

Looking for a helping hand with your health? 🖐️
Why not take a look at the support available from Your Health Dudley!

If you’ve been thinking about improving your health, today could be the perfect moment to start.

Our local team offers free, friendly support to help you make positive lifestyle changes that fit around work, family and everyday commitments.

Whatever your goal, we’re here to help you take the first step.

Visit our website or call 01384 732 402 to learn more.

22/04/2026

April is bowel cancer awareness month.
Knowing the signs and symptoms is key to early diagnosis however, screening helps identify healthy people who are at a higher risk of developing bowel cancer before these develop.
Bowel cancer screening kits, which are done at home, are sent to everyone aged 50 to 74, every 2 years.

21/04/2026

❗Don't forget if you would like to be kept up to date with Health and Wellbeing news, sign up to our e-bulletin. Link in the comments.

16/04/2026

April is bowel cancer awareness month.
If you're aged 50-74 look out for your bowel cancer screening kit. You will be sent a kit to complete at home every 2 years. The test will show if you're at a higher risk of bowel cancer before you have any signs or symptoms.

15/04/2026

Your spring clear out could make a real difference to someone locally.

Next week we’re holding a Community Share event in Stourbridge, helping people who may not be able to afford everyday essentials. If you have unwanted but usable items at home, your donations could really help.

📅 Tuesday 21 April
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 Chawn Hill Church, Stourbridge

We’re especially looking for:
• Clothes
• Food
• Curtains, bedding and cushions
• Kitchenware
• Small electrical items
• Unused toiletries

You can simply bring items along on the day – no booking needed.
Find out more about the Too Good To Throw Away event via the link in the comments.

Please share with friends, family, or neighbours in the Dudley borough who might be able to donate 🙏

09/04/2026

All adults over 75, plus people living in a care home for older adults, can now have the RSV vaccine to protect against a lung infection

09/04/2026

If you need urgent medical help during the resident doctor's strike, use NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Use the NHS App, go online, or call.

08/04/2026

Are you decluttering? Do you have items to spare for a community share event in Stourbridge?

As the Easter holidays come to an end, are you planning a spring clear out but want to avoid things going to waste? 🌱

We’re holding a Community Share event in Stourbridge and are inviting local residents to donate unwanted but usable items to help others in the community.

📅 Tuesday 21 April
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 Chawn Hill Church, Stourbridge

We’re looking for items such as:
• Clothes
• Food
• Curtains, bedding and cushions
• Kitchenware
• Small electrical items
• Unused toiletries

Simply bring items along on the day — no booking needed.
Find out more about the Too Good To Throw Away event via the link in the comments.

Please share with anyone locally who might be able to donate.