Find Sandwell health & wellbeing services near you

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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Delivered by out Friendly Tutor Jas, with support our ESOL (English) classes are designed to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that are needed to progress into education or employment opportunities. #SLN March 2025

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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

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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The friendship group get together every Tuesday afternoon for a game of bingo but they also do many day trips and party on weekends.

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

Free Games Club including Dominos, Cards and Chess

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Seated yoga. £3.50 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!

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

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

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Social and Therapeutic gardening, Healthy lifestyle and Mental Wellbeing service for people aged 18+ in recovery for drug and alcohol misuse in Sandwell.

Meet like-minded people, make new connections, learn something new or share skills, spend time on our beautiful garden sites and help create a healing garden for the future for you and others to enjoy.

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Informal Holy Communion Service on the last Wednesday of every month 11-12pm.

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

We provide a range of services to promote healthy living including:
•Sports activities and fitness classes
Bike Ride
•yoga & healthy cooking
high intense cardio for weight loss

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

We help people combat isolation/depression encouraging them to join group session doing light activites such as arts & crafts, we offer healthy cooking tips and classes, yoga/meditation, men only groups, dementia, diabetes and menapause group sessions. We are also offering Bi-ligual IT sessions in the community to help local residents access health services/support on line

gymnasium, fitness, well being, training plans, boxercise, special needs activities, keep fit. after school club.

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This Health walk is in Parks, and part of Active green space program. Promoting people of Sand well to be more active and use local green spaces.

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Healthy Cooking

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

Play, leisure and social opportunities for children with special needs in the Sandwell area.

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Board games, story writing and creative writing for home educators aged 8-16

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The YMCA provides a range of supported accommodation for young people across Sandwell.

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Junior youth club for children aged 6 to 12 years -

Multi sports, role play, soft play, arts, crafts and cooking

Karate for children, young people and adults. Open to beginners and experienced. Delivered by WSWKC.

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Tenancy related support for vulnerable adults across the Sandwell area.
Supporting them to maintain independence and re-engage with community activities.

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Supporting families in the community with new and preloved school uniform for FREE!

Fun friendly social group who like to knit while they chat. any ability and age. Meet on a Wednesday 1-3pm

Friendly group that meets to knit and natter over a cup of tea or coffee every Thursday morning from 10.30am - 12pm.

This is a social group to make new friends in a safe place and learn how to knit and enjoy a cup tea toast and snacks

A friendly group suitable for complete beginners. Cosst £3.00, to include a drink.

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

Helping individuals to develop skills, employability, self-reliance and confidence

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Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Community Hub will be offering free, confidential and impartial advice and signposting with a free drink and snack in a warm and welcoming environment.

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Conversational English Classes

light walk and exercise in and around dartmouth park pavilion.

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Join our beginner-friendly line dance class and moving and improve your coordination in a fun way. Dance to all different genres of music: pop, funk, soul, country and folk.

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Litter picking every Wednesday 10am

£3.50 per person includes a meal and drinks. Menu changes weekly and will be updated on The Gap's Facebook page

Booking is essential

Email Kirsty@thegaponline.org for menu details and booking

Twice weekly warm and friendly lunch club.

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Martial arts training focusing on self defence, health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Activities include wood working, leather work, tiling and more

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Moms chat and relax and share issues

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In this Adaptive Beginner's Yoga session you will have the opportunity to learn the basics: exploring gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation techniques, whilst seated on chairs or standing.

This energising class focuses on linking breath to movement. We will flow through creative and dynamic sequences that can help to improve flexibility and strength.

Gently move through floor-based poses, supported by bolsters, blankets, blocks and chairs, leading you into a state of deep rest.

Supporting members in their efforts to climb the mountains of the UK and world.

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Numbers for Life…can help you understand tax and payslips, credit and interest, fractions and percentages, weights and measures, calculators and spreadsheets… Numbers for Life…can support you with budgets, fuel bills, direct debits and more.

The Climate Café is a relaxed, informal drop-in space

The Net Zero Forum is a collaborative space for individuals, community groups, and organizations to come together

This is a non contact boxing programme for young people 8 to 13 years of age.

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Options for Life have provided high quality care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism since 1988. We currently offer community outreach, Online activities and building based opportunities. Staff will enable you to maintain your independence and where needed, encourage and support you to learn new and maintain independent living skills. Staff are trained to deal with and support participants that may have sensory needs, set routines and may require specialist support. Our service is flexible, and we will work with you and your family to support you to make any changes to your chosen programme or to try new experiences. 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 have fun and be as independent as you possibly can.

Oak Green Lodge is also home to our Head Office.

We are a Third Party Reporting Centre - where a person can report a hate crime confidentially, whether you have been a victim or witness, if you do not want to report directly to the police. Reporting Centre staff are trained in dealing with incidents of hate crime and can help someone to get the support that you may need, after experiencing or witnessing a hate crime.

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

Options for Life have provided high quality care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism since 1988. We currently offer community outreach, Online activities and building based opportunities. Staff will enable you to maintain your independence and where needed, encourage and support you to learn new and maintain independent living skills. Staff are trained to deal with and support participants that may have sensory needs, set routines and may require specialist support. Our service is flexible, and we will work with you and your family to support you to make any changes to your chosen programme or to try new experiences. 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 have fun and be as independent as you possibly can.

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

Supported by our partnered host Krunch / Act Youth Club.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

In this particular venue we have a separate room for over 18's to which we facilitate our Arts activities.

Supported by our partnered host Dorothy Parkes Centre.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

Creative Academies new project Homegrown 31 presents: On Your Door Step!

A free youth led project that supports young people aged 15-24 to engage, learn and be inspired by the arts.

Arts and crafts session for home educating families aged 5 to 16

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A social group for people aged 50 and over.

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A club providing activities and entertainment for retired gentlemen over 60.

Over 60s get together on a Thursday afternoon for a game bingo they also have party's on different occasions.

Parent and toddler sessions

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play area indoor and outdoor (depending on weather)
Toys and games
Ball pit
breakfast
Drinks for parents

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Showtime Community Productions CIO is a performing arts, variety entertainment, amateur dramatics group based in Wednesbury. We welcome anyone aged 8 to 99 that have intrests in and around the theatre or perfoming arts.

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Providing a warm and welcoming space to everyone on: Tuesday:10am - 2pm and Thursday: 10am - 2pm

Drop-in for anyone who wants a coffee or tea. Friendly inclusive people; Especially for those who feel isolated

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Place of Welcome
People come to have a chat make new friends, They can also come and get advise about benefits and also learn to use the i pads.
They can also get help with finding a job.

Groups within (at set locations) Sandwell Timetable: Nov 2024 - Feb 2025
Tuesday
2pm – 3:30pm: Wednesbury Workshop – Art & Activities (12 weeks)
A grassroots community group supporting ‘We are Wednesbury’ w/ MultiStory
South Staffs Water Hub, Wednesbury, WS10 7HD
(Starts: 5th Nov 2024 until 28th Jan 2025) CJ /SB
Wednesday
11am– 12.30pm: ‘Learn My Way’ - Digital Skills ***Oldbury JobCentre Exclusive***
SinglePoint, First Floor, 66-68 Birmingham St, Oldbury B69 4DZ (Starts: 27th Nov 2024 until 12th Feb 2025)CJ


1.00pm– 4:00pm: Jobs Skills Drop-in (by Appointment) / 1-1 Coaching (ongoing) –
YMCA, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG ***Contact Chris for appt***

10am – 2pm: Black Country Wanderers (Once a month)
Trips to free venues in and around the Black Country, contact Sam B, and keep an eye on Platform JST Facebook for more info
Thursday
11am - 1pm: Creative Skills & Wellbeing Club (ongoing)
– 4 Community Trust, Oldbury, B68 8HH (Ongoing from 7th Nov 2024) CJ
(Please note that our venue for this group changes during School Holidays – contact CJ for more details)
2:00pm – 3:30pm: Just While You Wait - Mental Wellbeing Group (ongoing)
– GTA Office, YMCA, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG (Ongoing from 7th Nov 2024) CJ / SB
Friday
10am – 11:30am: Friar Park Community Ramblers
– Millenium Centre, Friar Park, Wednesbury WS10 0JS (29th Nov 2024 until 31st Jan 2024) CJ

12.30pm – 2:30pm: Music Creativity Club (ongoing)
– Sons of Rest, 1 Foley St, Wednesbury, WS10 9HG (Ongoing from 7h Nov 2024)
Contact Details
platform@juststraighttalk.org /// chris@juststraighttalk.org
Chris J (CJ) - 07726 210 684 /// Sam B (SB) 07434 593 959

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Fun Free bingo session and refreshments

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