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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.

As health and care services swiftly responded to the pandemic by finding new ways of working, Healthwatch Dudley also found new ways of engaging with local people.

Has the move to digital healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic improved access for some people excluded others? We joined forces with four other local Healthwatch to find out.

Healthwatch Dudley teamed up with Dudley Council to find out how people who receive personal budgets are finding the best people to support them.

We found there was a need for improved guidance and support in managing the process of employing a Personal Assistant.

A summary of conversations from a People’s Network event, to help shape the future of services provided by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Dudley Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) enlisted volunteers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and support vulnerable people during a challenging time.

Summary of an online community forum hosted by Healthwatch Dudley & Dudley Council during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We joined forces with other organisations to host an online forum to see how people have been accessing services and what the future of health and care in the Dudley borough might look like.