A Dudley opticians is celebrating its staff training in alcohol intervention and advice.

Specsavers on Castle Street has trained three of its staff members to offer advice to customers whose health could be affected by alcohol consumption.

Staff members Tracy Yates, Kiren Mattu, and Adam Cartwright have been awarded the certification as part of an ongoing healthy living initiative.

The opticians is a part of the Healthy Living Optical Practice, a framework that focuses on improving the community's wellbeing in partnership with Public Health England.

Gurdeep Dosanjh, the store director at the store, said: "We’re proud to have been the first Healthy Living Optical Practice in the country.

"It’s important for us to give back to the community, and to be able to offer these services in addition to eye and ear healthcare is something we’re really passionate about."

As an NHS primary care provider, the store is helping reduce the pressure on GPs and the NHS by offering brief interventions.

Mr Dosanjh said: "Now that more of the team have gained the accreditation, we hope more people take advantage of our services.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to the community, we’re also looking to gain further certifications to continue providing health and wellbeing advice in the future."

The store has been part of the Healthy Living Optical Practice for eight years.