Healthy Dudley

17/12/2025

During the resident doctor strike, it is important that you continue to come forward for the care you need.

If you have an appointment and have not been contacted, please attend as planned. The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be changed due to strike action.

For more advice, go to https://orlo.uk/osv35

17/12/2025

Ask for help if you have flu:

👩🏽‍⚕️ A pharmacist can give treatment advice and recommend flu remedies
📲 If you're worried about your symptoms, or if you're not getting better, call 111 or get help from NHS 111 online
➡️ Get more information and advice: https://orlo.uk/LMvfG

17/12/2025

The Dudley Council winter wellbeing campaign has begun

Cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing, especially if you need extra help during winter. There are lots of things you can do to get prepared for the season. Here you will find information and advice, help and support on keeping safe and well in winter

17/12/2025

👶💪 Free Courses for Parents, Grandparents & Carers in Dudley!
Want to help your child eat well, move more and grow up healthy?
Join a FREE HENRY workshop near you — for families with children aged 0–12, and those expecting a baby
✅ Boost nutrition
✅ Build healthy habits
✅ Support your child’s wellbeing
📲 Book now: https://www.dudleyparents.co.uk/the-henry-approach
Let’s give our kids the best start in life! 🌟

The Henry Approach

17/12/2025

Safety warning for parents❗️ The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a Safety Alert for baby sleep pillows. These are marketed as pillows or cushions for babies to sleep or be placed on unsupervised.
But they can pose a risk of baby suffocation, overheating and even death. Please read their post below for more information and see the link in the comments.

11/12/2025

This winter, take care of yourself and your family 💙

Ask your pharmacist which medicines to keep in your cabinet at home for common winter illnesses.

Find your local pharmacy: https://orlo.uk/w9E6z

11/12/2025

Help reduce the spread if you have flu:

🫧 Wash your hands often with warm water & soap
🤧 Cover your mouth & nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
🏠 Try to stay at home & avoid contact with others if you are not well or have a high temperature
➡️ https://orlo.uk/y0CBk

04/12/2025

Flu cases are rising, and now is the time to make sure your child is protected.

If you missed the message from school, don’t worry ⭐️you can still complete the flu vaccination consent form online⭐️. It’s quick, easy, and helps protect your child, their classmates, and vulnerable family members this winter.

Vaccination UK is offering the free nasal flu vaccine or a free porcine-free alternative to all school-aged children in Dudley now. Please take a few minutes to complete the consent form.

👉 See the link in the comments

Let’s keep our children and communities healthy this winter — complete your consent form today.

02/12/2025

More tips to help you stay healthy for Christmas - share it on and stay healthy

🤧 Feel yourself coming down with something? Help stop common infections like from spreading with this checklist

02/12/2025

There's still time to protect yourself from flu this festive season.

🎄 With the festive season just around the corner, get your flu vaccine now to make sure you and your loved ones are protected in time.

Check if you’re eligible and book online or via the NHS App today: https://orlo.uk/mLOO8

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

Cold weather alert -The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert that will be in place until 8am on Saturday 22 November.

Cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing, especially if you need extra help during winter. There are lots of things you can do to get prepared for the season.

Find information and advice, help and support on keeping safe and well in winter at www.dudley.gov.uk/winter