A free event for people needing advice to stay safe in their homes is coming to Brierley Hill.

The event, at the Merry Hill Centre, which aims to help people stay safe and well in their homes, will take place in the lower mall near the customer service desk on Wednesday (October 18), from 9am to 3pm.

Members of the Dudley Council-led Living Well Feeling Safe Partnership will be present throughout the day.

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The team works to support vulnerable and older individuals, helping them maintain their health, wellbeing, and independence at home.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the team about various topics, including improving mental health, combating loneliness, and making home improvements.

The team can also provide advice and direction to support services for dementia patients and unpaid carers.

Information about additional services, such as falls prevention and weight management, will also be available.

Councillor Andrea Goddard, cabinet member for adult social care, said: "I’m really pleased we’re able to bring a community information event to the Merry Hill Centre one again.

"One of our aims in Dudley is to support the most vulnerable in society, and in the past, events like this have proved extremely positive, providing support for hundreds of people."

"Our advisors are experts in providing information and support to help people lead healthy and safe lives in their own homes.

"I encourage people to come along and pass this information on via their networks, so that we can reach out to even more people."