Find Sandwell health & wellbeing services near you

Our 50+ wellbeing support service can help you to improve your wellbeing and reduce isolation. We encourage a greater understanding around wellbeing, coping strategies and resilience to support people to manage life’s struggles.

Support Group

This service is for adults with PMLD - complex needs (Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities).

Options for Life have provided high quality care for adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and/or autism since 1988. We currently offer PMLD support, community outreach, Online activities and building based opportunities. Our aim is to provide a service that will enhance your life, health and well being and support you to build on all your strengths and have fun.

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A friendly environment to allow older people to meet and interact to create, design and construct model railways.
Use old skills and gain new skills, whilst making making friends.

Adult crafts group for 18s and over

Advice, information, guidance, befriending and accompaniment to refugees and asylum seekers from French Speaking Countries

Agewell runs a number of weekly exercise sessions for the Over 50s and less able of all ages.

Dedicated service for young, disabled people to meet and make new friends. Self referrals or through other agencies. A typical night may include: trips out, music/dancing, basic skills and independent living skills training, advice, guidance and awareness, arts and crafts, board games, 'fitnniss' sessions.

Improving women’s (predominately South Asian Women) holistic wellbeing, through gentle exercise, informed sessions, trips out, befriending, relieving stress and anxiety, improving relationships, creating life balances, mindfulness, self-improvement, positive thinking and career support.

Ethnicity focus: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Friendly group offering a time and place for people to come and be creative. Tuesday 10.00am - 1.00pm.

Peer support in the community for people with arthritis

As individuals create art, they may analyse what they have made and how it makes them feel. Through exploring their art, they can look for themes and conflicts that may be affecting their thoughts, emotions and behaviours.

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The social group is for anyone either with or awaiting a diagnosis of Autism and their family or friends (over 18 only). It meets twice a month from 5 pm-7 pm. It is within an accessible and autism-friendly location in the middle of West Bromwich in the ground floor café, YMCA, overlooking Carters Green Clock. It is a short walk from public transport and accessible for all, with parking. It is a relaxed and welcoming venue in an open space with large windows and doors on the main street.

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Baby birds is a weekly parent and toddler group, whose aim is to nurture a love of nature. The group provides opportunities for children to connect with nature through a mixture of activities that are inspired by the natural world.

We meet Wednesday, in the mornings (10am to 12pm) and afternoons (1pm to 3pm). Please contact the reserve team to book as places are limited.

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Badminton has been running for quite awhile were about 10 adult come to have a friendly game together

Badminton

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Maybe there are other barriers stopping you from going to a game, physical, mental or you've never been before...

Bringing isolated adults and families together, provision of home support by volunteers community support workers.

Ethnicity focus: Congolese

Beginner's Seated Yoga Class. Learn the basics, from the safety of a chair.

A gentle Tai Chi & Qigong class supporting physical and mental wellbeing through slow, adaptable movement and breathwork. Suitable for all abilities and ideal for social prescribing referrals.

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Light-hearted beginners' yoga session for all abilities, focusing on connecting breathwork, postures, and relaxation.

The programme includes: Boxercise (boxing for fitness, non-contact), Self-Development Tools and Techniques and Social Skills Coaching. Aimed at children and young people aged 8-18 that want to become physically, mentally and socially fit.

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We have local bikes rides round the local area and also have cycle uk join us

Julie cooper bingo is for ages people come and enjoy a evening out with friends have a chat a cup tea and enjoy a game of bingo

free class between 11.30am to 1.30pm
classes will be taught by a tutor who will help participants with all aspects of sewing
we also have drop in on Tuesdays for anyone to come and use the new machines we have.

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service - Dudley, Sandwell and Willenhall

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Brushstrokes mission statement, Welcome the Stranger, guides our work to help the most vulnerable members of our community as well as newly arrived families and individuals in Sandwell, West Birmingham and Dudley.
#SHIP

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BUDS Activity Sessions operate at various venues within the Borough of Sandwell.

Quality: PQASSO Level 1

Activities provided range from social, recreational, health activities to advice, training and focused interventions offering a holistic family approach.

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Led by an Lta qualified coach every Wednesday evening commencing May 4th.

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Advice, guidance and support for carers and families of people with dementia.

Quality: PQASSO Level 1

The Carers Wellbeing & Dementia Service aims to help improve the overall health and wellbeing of carers living in Sandwell and surrounding areas.

Quality: CQC Registered

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Kickstart a conversation, get chatting and reduce loneliness. First drink free. Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm. Contact 0121 558 2998

learn chi kenpo karate with Phil 07887711738

All Welcome.

This a FREE service running for 8 days during the winter holidays. All children will have a range of fun sports and activities on offer and free hot/cold meals when they attend.

LINK TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/4JvS6RwkwygPXwSe7

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A fun social session with free refreshments and a range of activities.

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Tea & Coffee

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Dancing for fun with friends

Sandwell Langauge Network (SLN)
English classes pre-entry to Entry level 2

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Ethnicity focus: Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

We are always looking for volunteers to help look after our community garden - if you think this might be of interest to you then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us

We offer a community drama group and a community choir on a Monday evening, working up to a joint Christmas concert. Open to all from age 12 years up, focusing on bringing our community together through the arts.

OUR SERVICES AND PROJECTS
- Child mentoring service. Tackling educational inequalities by providing child mentoring services within schools and within kids club. To help children to integrate and improve their skills.
- Family support services. To help families to understand family law and child protection regulations. To help families to understand British education system.
- Cultural events and social gatherings - To help migrant community to keep their cultural identity.
- Informational workshops – To help migrants to understand British law and culture.
- Social groups for adults 50+ – To tackle anxiety and isolation issues.
- Kids Club – Stay & Play, community language sessions, homework club, holiday club. To help kids to grow with values of cultural diversity, learn languages and have good time together.
- Projects: Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Pandemic support, Art Projects.

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Ethnicity focus: Eastern European

The project offers access to services across Sandwell and can support older people in a variety of areas including:

Computer classes for beginners
Digital inclusion sessions
Friendship groups
Exercise classes
Bowling sessions
Community talks
Reminiscence activities
Healthy living initiatives
Healthy eating courses
Community events

More information on our website.

A walk with dogs or pets if you would like to bring them along the canal

The cost of living team are here to provide you with a wide range of information, advise and guidance.

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Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Community Centre, open to all
• staff on hand to answer any questions
• free wifi
• free hot drinks

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Gaining confidence in using a sewing machine?
Refreshing your sewing skills?
Making a series of practical items in a structured programme of activities either for yourself, or sew for other good causes?
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Refreshments provided.

This activity is made possible through the generosity of Harborne Parish Lands Charity

When – TBC ** Please note the Day Club is currently being relaunched and details will be shared as soon as possible.**
Time – 10am – 3pm
Where – Crossroads Carers Hub, 494 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 8DG.

Crossroads Day Club offers a welcoming, safe and secure place for adults with care needs to enjoy a change of scenery, do a variety of activities, enjoy a hot meal and socialise.

The club is also an opportunity for family carers to have some much-needed respite, although they are welcome to attend too if they prefer.

We encourage independence, but a skilled team of Crossroads Care Support Workers are on hand to assist people with mealtimes and toileting needs if required.

The day club is open to all adults living with any condition, including dementia, regardless of whether they currently access Crossroads care services or not.

There will be a range of social activities each week, including quizzes, puzzles, card games and gentle exercise for those who can, with staff ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable and fulfilling time.

Booking - Details to be shared ASAP.

Quality: CQC Registered

New Free Digital Workshops -10.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 3.00pm



Learn at your own pace – Friendly Support – No experience needed

Service Days are currently
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 3pm
Tuesdays is Crafts and Bingo
Thursday is Exercise
alongside Drumming 'beat it', memory singing and a chiropodist service as well as Health & safety awareness sessions.
Daily charge if you reside in the local Sandwell Area and utilise the transport service is £15 per day, This charge includes Brunch - Tea, Toast, Biscuits and A piece of fruit at 11am. Lunchtime - a freshly prepared 2 course meal inclusive of drinks and all crafts/activities - excluding exercise (£2 charge)/Chiropodist service (£15 which is quarterly) and includes transport to and from your home for start and finish times.

Should you wish to visit, please do not hesitate to contact us at

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Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Afro Caribbean

The Sense Day Service is open 7 days a week, and offers a fully person-centred approach for people of all ages, with a visual and/or hearing impairment.

Day Opportunities Drop-in Service for adults with physical and learning disabilities based at the Windmill Community Centre (WCC).

SAFS manages WCC where all groups and activities take place. We provide one to one support to individuals allowing them to access activities as they choose.

Quality: CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

This project endeavours to develop our money management skils in creative ways that is good for the both the pocket and environment.

A weekly drama group in Wednesbury Town for local people to come together to be part of an annual pantomime.

- Welfare Services: Benefit applications; Housing application and issues; debt advise; individuals funding applications
- Digital skills for Business courses (L1 & 2) accredited by Ascentis Award body
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Homework & supplementary education for key stages 1, 2 , and 4
- Employment Support & Job Club
- Digital Studio streaming live shows and Podcasts
- Music tuition (Keyboard, Guitar, Drum)
- Recording Studio.

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Ethnicity focus: Indian, Pakistani, Congolese, Afro Caribbean

A Day Service to benefit older people, people living with memory loss or dementia, people with mild learning disabilities and or people needing personal care. We support individuals with long term conditions or continuing care needs to participate in activities that support their health and well being. Costs are competitive.

A session that brings women together to help them to socialise with others and help each other to develop language skills around Health and Well-being. Wednesday 10am - 12pm

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The classes will provide students with knowledge on how to speak, read, and write English in the correct manner. Some important topics will be include in the classes such as healthcare and accessing local services.

Free English classes for adults who are new to learning English. Focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing for everyday life. Suitable for beginners with little or no English skills

Improve your English speaking, reading, writing skills. Improve your everyday English skills.

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Employment Master Class

We work with a wide range of partners and employers to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available. These sessions are designed to inspire attendees and provide practical tips that will help participants to develop pathways into some of the city’s leading growth sectors such as Accountancy.

In addition we also organise a variety of open days focusing on different areas such as health, community issues and celebrating diversity.

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

FREE Exercise Class for all ages, can be done sitting or standing, Refreshments provided.

Gentle exercise to music aimed at, but not exclusive to, those aged 50+

We have a number of trained Extend tutors who can run gentle exercise classes for people with disabilities or older people groups in Sandwell.

If groups would like more information or you would like to have a free taster session please contact us.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Holiday Play Scheme - Operates during all school holidays. Monday - Thursday 10am-3pm. NEW FOR 2022........ 2 days of play at Christmas.

A warm welcome awaits you at our weekly 'Places of Welcome' drop-in session.

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Come and join in the parent / carer stay & play. Packed with a bunch of activities, sensory play, sing-a-long and so much more. Free of Charge. 50p for tea/coffee and toast

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On the last Saturday of every month we open our Community cafe between 1pm-3pm. We offer a welcoming environment and amazing value brunches for the local community. We support the local community through isolation and loneliness by opening our doors to everyone.

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Football

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Football and coach development - We have the current offers:

1st Touch football for 4 – 7 year old
Youth Football 8 – 12 year old
Girl only sessions
Half term camps
Team football in local and regional leagues
Sports coaching and mentoring services

Come and join the fun and develop your skills

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Free arts and crafts sessions every Saturday morning, use our craft equipment or bring your own project along, we welcome all crafts, such as latch hook, knitting, cross stitch, scrap book making etc. Free drinks and snacks available starting 10am - 12pm

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Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Afro Caribbean

Improving the wellbeing, physical, social, emotional and mental health of children and young people using non-contact boxing.

Girls Only Indoor Cricket. Great way to make new friends. Good for physical and mental health.

Indoor Cricket Sessions supported by qualified coaches. Good for physical and mental health. Make new friends.

Community Centre, open to all
• staff on hand to answer any questions
• free wifi
• free hot drinks

Some the activities available include: Football, Art & crafts, role play and computer games.

This gentle chair session is suitable for those with limited mobility or recovering from illness. Seated, we will work on mobilising and strengthening the joints, followed by breathing and meditation practices.

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Playgroup for children under school age, £2.50 per child. Enjoy socialising, play, song and dance. Refreshments served through our cafe on site.

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Become a member of the friendships groups play bingo and join activities through the year

Discover how to stay safe while having fun with G Force! Start your journey towards better personal defence with our family-friendly martial arts classes.
(CHARGES APPLY)
Martial Arts Programmes include
Titans (4-6 years age group) – This younger children’s programme is intended to get them into martial arts while also having fun and learning how their body moves.
G Force Juniors (7-12 years age group) – Designed to develop children in the key areas of life with CONFIDENCE, RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, COURAGE & MOTIVATION while learning to protect themselves in a FUN & FRIENDLY environment …
G Force Adults (13+ age group) – Supporting adults in achieving their mental and physical potential. They offer a safe and positive atmosphere in which you can meet your goals, whether you’re looking for physical fitness, self-defence, or an athletic social outlet.

G Force Ladies Only (18+ age group) – G Force Ladies Classes are fantastic for helping women of all ages and ability improve their HEALTH & FITNESS while also building confidence and a more POSITIVE MINDSET in a FUN and friendly supportive environment.

Free Games Club including Dominos, Cards and Chess

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Gentle exercise class for the over 50's and less able of all ages.
Thursday 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Friday 10.30am - 11.30am
£4 per session

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Seated yoga. £4.00 per session.

FREE!!
Positive Steps Girls Youth Club in Tipton for all girls aged between 10- 18 years old
Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm -7pm

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Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Join us for our FREE Community Play session in Smethwick.
These sessions are suitable for families with children and young people aged 6-12yrs (up to 16yrs with SEN-D).

No pre-booking required, just rock up and play between 3.00pm and 5.30pm every Monday.

Proud to Play In Sandwell!

Goalkeeper coaching: we offer coaching on handling, footwork, dealing with crosses, 1 on 1 practice, long passing. All of our session are based on fun and continued development.

We offer coaching on a 1 to 1 and small group sessions.

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The Golden Years Club meet every Tuesday morning to have fun, play games and enjoy a lunch together.

Friendly social club for the over 55's. Entrance Fee £3.00 (this includes raffle ticket and refreshments).

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

Library open to all: space to sit and read, free wifi, access to computers, stay and play sessions

please phone our office on 0121-500-5441 or email; info@cbo786.co.uk to find out how to access support.

MUGA and children play area

An interactive gardening sessions, designed to tackle isolation and loneliness through the building of friendships, boosting mood whilst getting some gardening tips.

You do not have to have been a gardener to join in. Lots of practical things to do.

Course run in conjunction with “With Nature in Mind” with funding from players of the National Lottery Community Fund

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting people's health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

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