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Ongoing support, information and advice throughout your ‘caring journey’.
• Advocacy Service including support in accessing Social Workers and other statutory bodies (GP’s, District Nurses, Incontinence Team, Occupational Therapists etc.)
• Weekly Carer Support Groups including the following: Arts and Crafts, Music Therapy, Light Extend exercise sessions, guest speakers on topics of interest and social outings.
• Therapeutic garden sessions at our partner “Ideal for All” for carers and the person they care for to enjoy social and safe activities with others in the same situation.
• Infections and People with Dementia. This important free session helps carers recognise and deal effectively with infection in people with dementia. This informative training can avoid
• unnecessary hospital admissions. Contact us to find out more.
• Free Dementia Awareness Sessions either a group setting or in the comfort of your own home.
• Benefit entitlement advice including Carers Allowance, Attendance Allowance, PIPs etc. including help with completing forms, referral to Pension Service and Fire Safety checks.
• Information on law/carers rights including wills, POA’s etc.

Basic Computing Skills.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

Give support to those who feel isolated and in need of social contact.
We can provide this service in different European languages.

Bridges service supports people with palliative care needs in Sandwell and parts of Birmingham

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi

Sure Start Children Centres - Tipton, Burnt Tree and Great Bridge

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi

Help and support for carers.

We refer carers to Sandwell Enquiry for a Carers Assessment as they maybe entitled to a Carers Direct Budget, if they meet Adult Services criteria they will receive a small amount of money that can either pay for a respite care or befriending service which will give them a break from their caring responsibilities and can pursue any interests and hobbies or just meet friends knowing that their loved one is being cared for and supported.

In terms of benchmarking quality, the WBACRC service has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Mark, this is an International and national quality assurance award which demonstrates that we have robust governance and quality systems and procedures in place with our service.

If carers do not meet Adult service eligibility criteria, they can always purchase our service privately as a self funder.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Afro Caribbean

Dancing for fun with friends

Ethnicity focus: English

Support service for 65+ in Tividale & Rowley areas of Sandwell

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

Providing information and support to Brain Injury and Stroke survivors and their families/carers in the community.

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi

Promoting Living And Dying Well

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi

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. People are fully supported to access community-based facilities, and have the opportunity to access other Sense services, such as rock climbing, ice skating, sailing, massage and arts and crafts.

Providing respite care or support during the day, to give main carer a break.

This service provides young adults with additional needs with the opportunity to develop independence, enablement and social skills.

A service which provides access to a range of equipment on loan to individuals to improve and maintain independence for disabled, elderly and disadvantaged people.

To Identify and assess individuals who are at risk of presenting early signs and symptoms of long term conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
This project targets a mix of age groups, genders and ethnicity.

Understanding energy bills made easy.

English language Classes.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

A service available to disabled, elderly and disadvantaged people their carers, family members, and health professionals requiring information and advice and equipment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing living in Sandwell living.

Extend exercise Class

Extend exercise class.
Thursdays 10.30am -11.30am

Having a fall is not an inevitable part of ageing. With the right knowledge and support, whether you are 65 or 95, there are a number of simple changes you can make to your lifestyle and home to help reduce your risk of falling and protect your independence.

Food and Friendship Group. Thursday 11.15 - 1.15 pm

English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

A social activity and lunch session

Available via referral from health professionals, GPs, OT, Rehab Team or self referrals

We support individuals with long term conditions or continuing care needs to participate in activities that support their health and well being. Activities include arts and crafts bible study (optional), bingo, music workshops and extend gentle exercise classes. We organise exchange visits across the country and an annual holiday . People who use our services have a hot nutritious meal and participate in health workshops, information sessions and other projects. We also provide advice and guidance and in some situation provide advocacy to enable participants to access services that will support their health and well being. Costs are competitive and transport is provided via community transport or ring and ride. This service is particularly suitable to older people of African and Caribbean origin however we do have individuals from other cultural groups access our service.

In terms of benchmarking quality, our service has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Mark, this is an International and national quality assurance award which demonstrates that we have robust governance and quality systems and procedures in place with our service.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Afro Caribbean

Free support to GCSE students in need of assistance with Numeracy and Literacy.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

Oppurtunities to volunteer in different settings with young people.

Free Language Courses - ESOL

Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Outreach services

Support offered where people live, work and socialise, rather than providing a service from a specific location that people need to go to. We can offer this service in different European languages.

Outreach support for people recovering from functional mental health and family members.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

PAPYRUS works with a wide range of organisations to provide a range of training options, including: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Suicide Awareness, Identifying and Talking About Suicide, and training specifically for school staff. We also run a Forum in the West Midlands for those interested in working on community suicide prevention campaigns and activities.

Parent and toddler sessions
Part of St James' Church 'Place of Welcome'

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

A Support Group for parents and carers who have disabled children, young people and adults.

Quality: OFSTED inspected, PQASSO Level 2, Investors in People, CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Play & Stay for Parents and careers to spend some time with their children away from the home and to meet new people

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

To provide respite stay with a Shared Lives Carer, from one night to a few weeks, to give family members a planned break.

We connect, equip and mobilise churches to work with each other, other faith groups and organisations to reduce poverty in Sandwell.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

All of our projects:
• Work on the side of those we support.
• Are independently of service providers and statutory agencies.
• Are free from the potential conflicts of interest unlike those that may provide other services.

Activities which bring people together with others for enjoyment and well-being. We speak different European languages.

We currently support 100 people within the Borough Of Sandwell, who have a mental health difficulty and are experiencing difficulties with housing related issues. This a short term, goal focused intervention, developing and empowering people to manage their own issues.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Daily luncheon club that provides a choice of three freshly cooked hot homemade meals, delivered to your door.

Support Centre offering free one to one support, advice and information to the general public. We do have a slightly larger Eastern European / newcomer / immigrant client groups to Sandwell and have access to translators to support service delivery.

SWEDA provides information, advice and guidance to individuals looking to get back into work (Employability) and those considering Self-employment. We provide Training in IT alongside employability and business workshops. We support the creation of new Social Enterprises and the growth of existing Social Enterprises.

Someone will phone you every week for a chat and to see if you have any specific concerns that we can help with.

Improving the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and young people in Sandwell aged 5 - 25

Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi

Packages and offers available
craig.bannister@albionfoundation.co.uk

Gentle walk and exercise class.

Ethnicity focus: English

YGym - Friendly community Gym providing everything you need to get fit and have fun. There’s something to suit all ages and abilities.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service