WHO ELSE CAN HELP?

Our lists of information are continually growing. On this page we list all the contacts for support that we know of. If you are not listed be sure to contact us and we will include you.

The information below is correct to the best of our knowledge. Please let us know if you find it is not. 

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Information is collected from varied sources, Dudley Carers Forum does not endorse any item listed.

ASSISTED LIVING

The Assisted Living Centres run by Dudley Council can help with problems such as getting on and off chairs, managing chairs, using a toilet and bath/shower. Call the Access Team 0300 0055 5555 to learn more.

Bickford Construction offer a solution to an extra bathroom. All in one true level access pods. Tel 07939 189113

Royal British Legion Handy Vans  provide Armed Forces personnel both serving and ex-service, and their families with home repairs and maintenance, allowing them to remain safe in their homes. call 08000320306

OLDER PERSONS

Active Seniors keep fit, various venues. Tel 07512 546480

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Aerobics and Zumba various venues. Tel 07711 662283

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Dudley Crossroads tel 01384 298513

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Independent Age tel 0800 319 6789 or www.independentage.org .

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Age Concern Halesowen and Stourbridge various activities.Tel 01384 390065 .

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Bounce Back to health and happiness. Various activities/venues for the over 50's. Tel 0749 131 2825

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Enabling Community Support Service tel 01384 818359 .

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Break Away Lunch and Activity Club, located in Kingswinford. Tel 07487 404882.

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Falls Prevention tel 01384 814459

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Dementia Care and Support

Alzheimer's Society - various cafe meetings throughout the borough. tel 0121 521 3020

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Dementia Friends www.dementiafriends.org.uk

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Dudley Dementia Action Alliance contact Annette Darby (Chair) 01384 8815896

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Join Dementia Research visit https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

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Home Matters Dementia Support tel 01384 831489

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National Careline older people support tel 0800 069 9784

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Singing by Heart - dementia singing group tel 07957 112393

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Music helps with dementia

Playlistforlife.org.uk

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Dementia Advisors (DMBC) tel 01384 816039

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Dudley Dementia Gateway Services (DMBC) tel 01384 816039

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Living Well, Feeling Safe tel 01384 817743

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INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS

Arthritis

Arthritis Research UK tel 0300 790 0400

National Osteoporosis Society tel 01761 473287

Versus Arthritis tel 0300 790 0400

Arthritis Care 0808 800 4050

Asthma 

Asthma Helpline 0300 222 5800

Autism

Autism West Midlands tel 0121 450 7575

Dudley Autistic Support Group tel 01384 823487

Autism Information Exchange tel 01384 823487

Bowel & Bladder

Just Can't Wait visit www.bladderandbowel.org/help-information/just-cant-wait-card/?fbclid=IwAR21BuYTOufpZAxAsxMVJ-HwynqfGfoA9Tu2kJDx5PZidFEUhZnQg3HoWMQ

Dudley Continence Service tel 01384 321516 

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Lupus

West Midlands Lupus Group Tel 01902 498236

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Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia 

Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Support Project Tel 01902 444076

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Paget's Disease

Paget's Association is the only UK charity to focus on Paget's Disease of the Bone. Tel 0161 799 4646

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dudley Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group & Other Inflammatory Conditions.  Tel 01902 885734

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Cancer

Cancer Support - The White House tel 01384 231232

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Dudley Breast Cancer Support Group - St Agatha's Trust. Tel 01384 244065

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Dudley Macmillan Specialist Care at Home Tel 01384 321523

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Pseudomyxoma Survivor. Tel 0300 302 0050

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Mesothelioma UK 0800 169 2409

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Diabetes

Diabetes UK Dudley Borough Support Group Tel 01922 614500

Retinal Screening 0333 456 7887

Xpert Health Programme 01422 847 871

Diabetes Specialist Team  01384 321420

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Dementia

Alzheimer's Research UK 0300 111 5555

Alzheimer's Society Black Country 0121 521 3020

Dementia Friends www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Dementia Carers www.dementiacarers.org.uk

Playlist for Life 0141 404 0683

Dudley Dementia Alliance 01384 815484

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Fibromyalgia

Black Country Fibromyalgia Support Group tel 08448 872382

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Halesowen and District Fibromyalgia Support Group Tel 01384 864340

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Huntington's Disease

Huntington's Disease Association tel 0121 426 1015

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Hearing Loss

Deaf Support Service tel 01384 813462, minicom 01384 230025, text phone 07779 434717

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BSL Assist Ltd - employment service tel 0786 045 8368 or text phone 0790 785 7410

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Action on Hearing Loss - Information line tel 0808 808 0123

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Deafblind UK tel 01733 358 100

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Sign Cafe tel 01384 813462

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Heart Disease

Dudley Hugs (Hearts Undergoing Support) tel 07767 766579

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British Heart Foundation 0300 330 3311

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IBS

IBS Network www.theibsnetwork.org

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Learning Disabilities

Side By Side Theatre Company tel 0789 034 0614

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Learning Disablity Partnership Board www.dudleyld.org/

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Artworks for Change tel 0752 7034662

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Cloverleaf Community Group, (craft activities) tel 0780 942 9677

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Dudley Voices for Choice advocacy service tel 01384 217057

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Learning Disabilities Team at Russells Hall Hospital 01384 456111 ext 4205

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Mental Health 

Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Mind 0300 123 3393

Dudley Emotional Support Helpline 0808 802 2288

Dudley Creative Support 01384 258808

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Multiple Sclerosis

Dudley and District Branch of Multiple Sclerosis Society Tel 0753 864 6785

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Parkinson's Disease

Dudley and District Parkinson's Disease Society Tel 01384 298522

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Chronic Lung Conditions

Airtime meets every Thursday 1-3pm at DY1 Stafford Street, Dudley.

British Lung Foundation 03000 030 555

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Acquired Brain Injury

Headway Black Country support adults and their families. tel 01384 869961

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Dudley Brain Injury Service 01384 323210

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Polio

British Polio Fellowship Wolverhampton and Dudley Branch email pauline.roden@sky.com

Pain

Pain www.painuk.org.uk

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Neurological 

Cafe Neuro meets 1st Thursday every month 2-4pm, Jubilee Room, Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road, Dudley.

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Midlands Dystonia Society tel 0845 899 7137

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Sight Loss

Vision Cafe tel 0781 560 1735

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Vision Support Services tel 0300 555 0055

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Mascular Society tel 01384 560 874

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Beacon Centre tel 01902 880111

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Orcam 0800 358 5323

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Deafblind UK tel 01722 358 100

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Stroke 

Dudley Stroke Association tel 01384 271982

Stroke Asssociation 0303 3033 100

ADULT CARERS

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Carers Co-ordinator DMBC tel 01384 818723 Nicola McGregor

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Carers Co-ordinator for Dudley Group of Hospitals  tel 01384 573381 Sharon McGlynn 

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Langstone Society 1:1 support tel 01384 896900

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Crossroads respite cover tel 01384 298513

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Carers Cafe at Queens Cross, 3rd Thursday every month 10.30am-1pm.

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Carers tea and Chat @dy1, 1st and 3rd Friday every month. Dy1 centre, Stafford Street, Dudley.

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CarersUK Free digital resources, visit carersdigital.org access code DGTL3392

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Dudley Carers Alliance tel 01384 818723

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Carers Allowance benefit 0800 731 0297

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Carers Direct Support Helpline (NHS) tel 0300 123 1053

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Carers Amble through Saltwells Nature Reserve. 2nd Thursday each month, 12.30pm Saltwells Lane carpark. More info tel 01384 812795.

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Carers Assessments -tel Dudley Carers Network 01384 818723.

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Jointly App by Carers UK Dudley Council has teamed up. You can create a Jointly App with code DGTL3392 This app runs on your smart phone to connect all people in your caring circle.

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Carer Aware on-line training and resource, learn more about the caring role and services available to support them. www.dudley.gov.uk/carersaware 

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Good Companions sitting service tel 01384 826363

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Kingfisher Club social club for carers 01384 620556

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Sounding Board support for all carers tel 01384 357920

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Dudley Carers Hub - 01384 818723

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Peace of mind cards - emergency support scheme , contact Dudley Carers Network tel 01384 818732

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Dudley African Caribbean Carers and Disability Support Group, meets twice weekly, for more info tel 01384 256365.

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Other Areas 

Birmingham tel 0121 675 8000

Coventry tel 0247 610 1040

Sandwell tel 0121 558 7003

Solihull tel 0121 788 1143

Walsall tel 01922 610810

Wolverhampton tel 01902 553409

YOUNG CARERS AND CARING FOR CHILDREN

KIDS Siblings and Young Carer Youth Club Held on Monday evenings during term time. tel 01384 897489

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Young Carers info at Carers.org or contact the Carers Hub tel 01384 818723

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Switch Young persons drug & alcohol service and youth hub. Tel 01384 241440

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Treasure Tots parent/carer and baby/toddler group for children with special education needs or disabilities. 07475 365666

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Dudley Autism Outreach Service (DMBC) supports pupils with autism, Aspergers Syndrome or ASD. Tel 01384 876974

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We Love Carers for families with disabled children, charges apply. www.welovecarers.org 

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Children Disability Network tel 01384 815813

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Childrens Heart Federation tel 0300 561 0065

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Contact a Family tel 0808 808 3555

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Family Information Services tel 01384 814398

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Participate tel 07817 321072

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SENDIASS - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice Support Service. tel 01384 817373

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The What? Centre Info and advice for all young people 13-25. Specific support to young carers 18-25. tel 01384 379992

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Adopters Support Group/Dudley and Sandwell tel 0121 445 4442

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Dudley Adoption Team tel 0300 555 2345

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Kids Orchard Centre 01384 897489

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Smiles tel 01902 883783

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Sycamore Adventure special sessions for children with disabilities. Tel 01384 813755

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Working Together For Change independent group of parent carers. www.dudleyparentcarerforum.com  tel 01384 573381

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Rockies Youth Club for young people 11- 30 years old with SEN or disabilities. Tel 0749 515 3272

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GENERAL INFO

Access In Dudley tel 01384 569505

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Access Card Scheme 01332 404023

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Blue Badge Scheme tel 0300 555 0055

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CADAL Care & Disability Advice Line (part of Citizens Advice) specializes in benefits and debt. tel  08080 486486

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CEA Card Cinema discounts 01244 526 016

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Childline 0800 1111

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Chit Chat Friendly chat with Dudley Canal Trust tel 0121 557 6265

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Citizens Advice has moved contact 0300 3309 044 for help.

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Disability In Action tel 01384 813460

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Disability Rights UK. Tel 020 7250 8181

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Driving Miss Daisy bespoke trusted service for taxi and escort. 0333 014 6211

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Dudley CIL - Centre for Inclusive Living tel 07804 652212

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Dudley Group of Hospitals tel 01384 456111

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Dudley Self Management Programme free six week course, help you take more control of your health. Tel 01384 816437

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Healthwatch give your views on NHS and Social Care Services 03000 111

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Ideal for All direct payment support tel 0121 558 5555

Life Plus Lasting Powers of Attorney.  services include help, advice and drafting of Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate.  We also offer information and advice, signposting, completion of benefit forms. 01902678920/07722589165 https://lifepluslastingpowersofattorney.co.uk

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Merrie Maggie Laughter yoga sessions Tel 07565 218567

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NHS complaints 0300 456 2370

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Ring and Ride tel 0121 505 7306

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Samaritans tel 116 123

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Sibs supporting siblings of all ages who have a brother or sister with any disability. www.sibs.org.uk

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Telecare integrated alarm service 0300 555 2040

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Turn2us national charity that helps people in financial hardship. www.turn2us.org.uk

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Water Severn Trent tel 0345 604 3772

and South Staffs tel 0845 607 0456. Companies have schemes to help with water bills, give them a call.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Al-anon support for families tel 020 7430 0888

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Atlantic Recovery Centre tel 01384 426120

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Beat Eating Disorders  tel 0300 123 3355

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One in Six gaming group. For those who are/have suffered mental illness. Tel 0794 339 6555

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Kooth free online counselling for age 11-19. No refferal needed. Visit www.kooth.com

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Listening Matters listening to those with military life experiences. tel 0785 824 9576

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Creative Support - Dudley Hub & Outreach Services. Multi need service supporting mental health, learning difficulties, addiction and homelessness. Drop ins across the borough. Tel 01384 258808

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Dormaston Centre Health & Wellbeing including anxiety management. Tel  01384 816389

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Dudley Hub and Outreach Service support and well-being 01384 258808

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Dudley & Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust tel 0300 555 0535

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Dudley Talking Therapy Service tel 0800 953 0404

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Dudley Carers in Partnership for Mental Health tel 01384 341667

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Exboozehound mental illness and addiction support. Tel 0121 602 1744 The Hope Centre.

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Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust tel 0845 1461800

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Dudley Mind run a variety of activities in various locations. Tel 01384 442938 or visit www.dudleymind.org.uk

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No Panic anxiety support tel 01952 680460

END OF LIFE AND BEREAVEMENT

Mary Stevens Hospice 01384 443010

Barnados tel 01384 411 722

Cherish Bereavement Support Group tel 0742 617 054

Child Death Helpline tel 0800 282 986 or 0808 800 6019 if calling from a mobile

Compton Care 0300 323 0250

Dudley Widows and Friends Circle Tel 01902 881097

Edward's Trust tel 0121 454 1705

National Council for Palliative Care   tel 0800 021 44 66

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Omega tel 01743 245 088

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Edward's Trust Bereavement charity. Tel 0121 454 1705

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Omega care for life, free bereavement support. tel 01743 245088

PRIVATE CARE SERVICES

HomeInstead tel for Halesowen and Hagley 01562 885589, for Dudley and Sanwell South 01384 429483 Offers a bespoke caring service including companionship, home help, personal care and dementia care. 

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Dudley Crossroads offer elderly support services 01384 298513

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Crossroads Care is affiliated to the carers trust. Personal care and rehabilitation, home help, companionship, medication, palliative and long term care, dementia care, respite care and training. Tel 0121 553 6483

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Precious Homes has a supported living environment in Netherton, Dudley. For 16 - 65 years old. Contact Sarah Knight 07506 016 745

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CONSELLING

Hope Counselling 07929 520599

CRIME AND SAFETY