Healthy Dudley

18/03/2026

💪Protect your child from measles this Easter

Measles cases are rising — and if your child hasn’t had both MMR doses, they’re not fully protected.

A free MMR catch-up clinic is running for children in Year 1 and above:

📍 Dudley Family Hub, Selborne Road, DY2 8LJ
📅 Tuesday 7 April, 9am–1.30pm
✔️ Pork free MMR vaccine available

If your child has missed one or both MMR vaccines, you can book a free appointment today.

Not sure about the vaccine? That’s OK — come along for a friendly chat and clear, simple information from healthcare professionals before you decide.

How to book:
📞 Call 01384 431712
👉For more info on measles and the vaccination, see the links in the comments.

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17/03/2026

ℹ️ Cancer information events coming up in Kingswinford. ℹ️
Find out more ⬇️

Our Living with and Beyond Cancer team are hosting some free events 📅

They will be at Kingswinford Community Centre between 10am - 12pm on the dates below ⬇️

A variety of information and support will be available at the events for both patients and their loved ones 💙

For more information reach out to the team at: dgft.lwbcteam@nhs.net 📧

16/03/2026

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis

12/03/2026

Local support to stop smoking

Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but it’s easier with the right support. Don’t rely on willpower alone - our free programmes give you the tools to succeed.

Visit our website or ring us on 01384 732 402 for free support to help you quit smoking.

12/03/2026

Important advice from The Lullaby Trust

“There’s no guarantee that just because a product is being sold, that it is suitable to use for baby sleep.”

Amy is a 24 year-old mum from Land’s End. She spoke to us about the confusing and relentless advertising of baby sleep products on social media.

“On Instagram and TikTok, I kept seeing people using pods – I thought ‘everyone has a pod’, because they were all I was seeing. I was in an echo chamber. So I placed an order for a pod.”

“When I then spoke to my partner about it, he reminded me that pods don’t follow safer sleep advice. I felt so stupid in that moment. As a teacher, I’ve even taught PSHE lessons about not buying into all the ads you see online! I cancelled my order in the end before it was delivered.”

And her tips for other new parents?

“I find it helpful to take a screenshot of a product I’m interested in, and come back to it another time. It gives me time to think things through and work out if they are a safer option or not.”

“There’s a lot of contrasting advice and it can be really overwhelming. To counter this, I look at The Lullaby Trust. They get my questions answered, but also provide me with other bits of guidance I hadn’t even thought of.”

The Lullaby Trust's advice 👉 https://bit.ly/4rZgcSS

11/03/2026

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10/03/2026

“Stronger For Longer has been so beneficial for my physical and mental health… it’s the only workout suitable for me right now.”💬
— Alanna, Dudley participant

💪 Stronger For Longer helps women aged 40–55 build bone and muscle strength during perimenopause and menopause.

🦴 After menopause lower oestrogen levels can make bones weaker. With 1 in 2 women over 50 affected by osteoporosis, now’s the time to protect your bones.

Whether you love working out at home or prefer the motivation of a women only class, Stronger For Longer gives you everything you need… and it’s all FREE.

Try home exercise videos, downloadable guides, or join women only Saturday classes — whatever works for you.

👉 Start today – see the link in the comments

10/03/2026

Measles - know the symptoms

10/03/2026

When it comes to your baby’s sleep space, keep it simple to keep it safe. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back in their own clear, flat, firm sleep space.

👉For advice on safer sleeping for babies, go to the Healthy Dudley website – see link in the comments

06/03/2026

✨The latest Dudley Health & Wellbeing e bulletin is out now✨
(Link in the comments 👇)

This month’s update includes:

🌸 Women’s health advice event – happening today
🤧 Has hay fever arrived early this year?
📘 Emergency planning guides for households
🍳 Sign up for a free cookery class
🏆 Win prizes by taking our physical activity survey
💬 Support available for young people dealing with anxiety
…and lots more to help you stay healthy and connected.

📩 Want this update straight to your inbox every month?
Sign up via the link in the comments.

05/03/2026

Taking place tomorrow in Dudley town centre

📣 Tomorrow in Dudley!

The NOWT Women’s Health Bus will be in Dudley Town Centre from 10am–4pm.

Free drop-in women’s health support, no booking required. Pop by when it suits you 💜

04/03/2026

🤢If you think you or your child has measles, contact your GP practice urgently, or call NHS 111.

💪Get information on measles and the MMR & MMRV vaccinations to protect your child and you, at the link below.

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board NHS Birmingham and Solihull