News and reports

There is a worrying over-representation of minority ethnic young boys in the Youth Justice System (YJS) in Dudley. The Dudley Youth Justice Service Management Board asked us to explore the issue further.

We reached out to Social Prescribers from different areas within the borough so they could share their views about their service.

Our annual report celebrates 10 years of Healthwatch Dudley and highlights the changes we have made in the past year as well as the past decade. We look forward to the future and plans to reach more members of our community.

The overwhelming majority of people who shared their views (80%) stated that if the High Oak Surgery remains at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, it "will not be good." We want these voices to be considered when deciding the future location of High Oak Surgery.

From language barriers and limited access to healthcare, to housing issues and financial constraints, we want to advocate for improved support and services to address these challenges and ensure the well-being of migrant communities.

Our Annual Report for 2021-22, highlights our efforts in championing the voices of the local community and improving health and social care services.

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.

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.