Free NHS health checks for over-40s

3:39pm Friday 10th August 2012

Everyone has some risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes or kidney disease. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented, even if there is a history of them in the family.

Quitting is the best thing for you and your baby

3:36pm Friday 10th August 2012

The earlier pregnant mums stop smoking in pregnancy, the better, but stopping at any time will prevent many avoidable problems, with their baby’s growth and development benefitting enormously.

Stay safe in the sun

3:33pm Friday 10th August 2012

With the weather showing some promise of summer at last, Dudley Public Health is offering some practical advice on how to stay safe in the sun.

More than skin deep

3:27pm Friday 10th August 2012

NHS Dudley Public Health recently launched a new campaign to highlight the importance of cervical screening and encourage uptake of the free test in the borough.

Healthy Living Pharmacies launch in the borough

3:23pm Friday 10th August 2012

Eighteen pharmacies in the borough have signed up to a new initiative aimed at helping local people lead a healthier lifestyle.

Alcohol and its effects

3:13pm Friday 10th August 2012

Drinking may help you unwind and relax and can be enjoyable with friends and family. But, if you regularly drink more than the recommended limits for alcohol, you'll increase the chances of seriously damaging your health.

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.Sandwell Council believes that the introduction of these parking charges will now help them to recover some costs for maintaining their car parks in Old Hill and Cradley Heath, however, in doing so, what they may have overlooked in the long run is the much greater drop in business rates revenue that could occur through the potential loss of trade as a consequence of their decision.  − Liz Bowler Old Hill

Old Hill and Cradley Heath car parking charges »

Fundamental good practice in local government must surely be for an accurate data-base – so why am I still receiving correspondence from SMBC addressed to me as Councillor Mary Docker? − Mary Docker

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