Healthy Dudley

05/06/2026

The safest way to bottle feed your baby is to hold them close to you. Babies should never be fed a bottle lying in a pram, cot, bouncy chair, beanbag, sofa, or on the floor.
For more information please visit NHS bottle feeding advice www.nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/bottle-feeding/advice/

04/06/2026

❤️ Dudley residents – can you feel your pulse?
An irregular pulse isn’t something to ignore. It could be a sign of a heart condition that increases your risk of stroke or serious heart problems.

✅ The good news? You can take control.

Checking your pulse regularly is quick, easy, and could help spot problems early – when they’re most treatable.

👉 Pop into your local pharmacy for a free blood pressure and pulse check

👉 If you’re 40 or over, don’t forget your free NHS Health Check every 5 years

It only takes a minute to check your pulse – and it could make a life saving difference.

Find out how to check your pulse:
👉 See link in the comments

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with an arrhythmia — a heart rhythm disorder that can affect anyone, at any age.

Some people experience palpitations, dizziness, breathlessness, fainting and unexplained loss of consciousness, or fatigue. Others may not realise anything is wrong until a serious event occurs.

This World Heart Rhythm Week, help us raise awareness of the symptoms that should never be ignored.

Share this post and visit www.worldheartrhythmweek.org to learn more and get involved.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Parents and carers in the Black Country are being encouraged to check their child’s vaccination record and book any missed doses ✅

📍Catch-up clinics are running locally in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, making it easy to get up to date.

Vaccines protect children against serious illnesses and help stop the spread of infection in schools and communities. If you’re unsure what your child needs, the clinic team can advise you when you book.

Appointments are required, so get in touch with your local clinic today here ➡️ blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-advice/vaccinations/child-vaccine-catch-clinics

28/05/2026

Great advice for staying safe in the sun

27/05/2026

Planning a trip into the wilderness? Don’t forget the essentials…
Good walking shoes? ✅
Plenty of water? ✅
Knowing which creepy-crawly to be aware of? That’s a tick too… 🕷️
Find out more in our blog post:
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/what-is-lyme-disease-and-why-do-we-need-to-be-tick-aware/

26/05/2026

☀️ Staying safe around water this half-term
With the warm weather here and schools out for half-term, we know it can be really tempting to cool off in rivers, canals, lakes or reservoirs.

We want everyone in Dudley borough to enjoy the sunshine safely – especially our younger residents.

If you’re heading out with family or friends, please keep these simple tips in mind and share them with your children too:

💦 The water might look inviting, but it’s often much colder than you expect – cold water shock can be dangerous
💦 Try not to go alone – being with others can make a big difference in an emergency
💦 If there’s no lifeguard, it’s best to stay out of the water

We’re sharing tips to help you make safe choices so everyone can enjoy the heatwave and get home safely.

For more advice on staying safe while swimming outdoors see the link in the comments

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

🩺 High blood sugar and diabetes can raise your risk of stroke.
If your blood sugar is borderline but you don’t have diabetes yet, you may be able to stop diabetes from happening.

✅ The good news? You can take action now.

👉 Get your blood sugar checked regularly
👉 Speak to your GP/practice nurse
👉 Go to your free NHS Health Check (every 5 years)
👉 If you already have diabetes, see your GP at least once a year for an annual check up

A quick check today could help stop a stroke in the future.

If you live in Dudley borough, support is close to home.

➡️ See link in comments to find out more

22/05/2026

❗UPDATE❗
The heat health alert for the West Midlands has now been upgraded to amber. The alert is in place from 2pm today (22 May) until 5pm on Wednesday 27 May.

☀️ Sun’s coming out…and it’s timed it perfectly with the school holidays!
Looks like we’re in for the first proper warm spell of the year.

While we’re enjoying it, let’s all keep an eye out for neighbours, friends or family who might struggle in the heat — especially older people or anyone with health conditions.

A quick check-in, a glass of water, or helping keep their home cool can make a big difference.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat-health alert for the West Midlands from this coming Friday, until the Wednesday of half-term, so it’s a good time to look after ourselves and each other.

👉 Find simple tips to stay safe in the heat at www.dudley.gov.uk/summerwellbeing