Find Sandwell health & wellbeing services near you

Free penpal befriending service

Supporting frail people living with multiple / complex health conditions in the Soho & Victoria Ward.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Peer support in the community for people with arthritis

Ethnicity focus: English

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

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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Brandhall Food Pantry provides good food at a modest cost.
Our Pantry is about dignity, choice and hope.
www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk search for Sandwell, Brandhall.

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Crossroads offer personalised care and support to enable you to remain living in your own home. Our care is person-centred and can be provided to people of all ages, disabilities and health conditions, 24 hours daily.

Quality: CQC Registered

The aim of our service is to give carers a break from their caring responsibilities, by putting in place a sitting and befriending service which enable them to have time to themselves knowing their loved one is being cared for at home.

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

Free telephone befriending service

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

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

When – First Wednesday of every Month (first session on 6th December 2023)

Time – 10am – 3pm

Where – The Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury, B68 0JP.

The day club, with thanks to funding from SCVO, will offer a welcoming, safe and secure place for people 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 - The cost of £45.00 per person includes activities, refreshments throughout the day, a hot lunch and care assistance.

To book your place, please complete a booking form. A booking form must be completed as we need details of medical conditions, medication and care requirements, as well as any dietary requirements. For a printed booking form, please call 0121 553 6483.

Please return to: Luke McCubbin, Crossroads Caring for Carers, 494 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, West Midlands B68 8DG or email to luke.mccubbin@crossroads-caringforcarers.org.

Please note that payment and dietary requirements are needed two weeks before the session.

Quality: CQC Registered

Telephone-based companionship and personalised support service.
Delphinium is a pay-as-you-go service.

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A specialist homecare service to help deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind adults maintain their independence and improve their lives both at home and in the community.

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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food parcels and advice

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Join us every Friday morning during term time for a coffee and a chat

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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 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, Friday walk around different locations each week. a chance to see different sites around Sandwell and to meet new people.

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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.

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

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)

Quality: Matrix

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)

Quality: Matrix

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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Home to Home Calls provides a friendly daily phone call service specifically for the elderly and the most vulnerable members of our society.

A visit to you at home for a chat by one of our staff members or volunteers.

It's a Mon's Life is accessible to men living in the Princes End ward and the wider area of Tipton.

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Junior youth club for children aged 6 to 12 years -

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Ladies Tea & Coffee

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Our Mobile Unit will be offering free, confidential and impartial advice with signposting to local and national support organisations over a hot drink and snack in a warm and welcoming environment.

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

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

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Our Let's Chat Mobile Unit will be offering free, confidential and impartial advice with signposting to local and national support organisations over a hot drink and snack in a warm and welcoming environment.

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We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

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WE are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat

We are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

we are offering people the opportunity to come and see us at the above location for a cuppa and chat.

A cancer support group for anyone touched by cancer.

Cancer support group

Quality: Investors in People, Matrix

This initiative is designed to provide a therapeutic haven for individuals affected by cancer, with a focus on those undergoing ongoing treatment. Our goal is to combat social isolation and enhance overall well-being through a variety of craft activities.
We firmly believe that creative and artistic pursuits can play a significant role in achieving our mission. By offering a space for self-expression and fostering connections, we aim to reduce feelings of isolation and contribute positively to the lives of those facing the challenges of cancer.

Conversational English Classes

LiC Me, You, coffee & Zoom, gives individuals aged 18+ living across Sandwell the opportunity to connect into a friendly online social group.

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Lifeline Listening provides the opportunity for those aged 18+ across Sandwell to access, up to ten 50-minute uninterrupted listening sessions, with a professionally trained volunteer. As a pre-cursor to counselling, sessions are confidential, non-judgemental, and provide a safe space to talk through life issues.

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exercise session aimed at the over 50s with a cuppa and chat afterwards

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light walk and exercise in and around dartmouth park pavilion.

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A fun group for parents and carers with babies & toddlers.

A group for children aged 12 months +. Includes soft play, ball pit, ride on toys, tents, tunnels, climbing equipment, balance toys and much more

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£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

If you need to talk, we're here to listen. With a weekly call from one of our trained Telephone Buddies, you don't have to face cancer alone.

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Men's Social Zone is a great place for men to mix and chat to others.

Moms chat and relax and share issues

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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.

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 - meet new people and make friends. Free refreshments. Friday 10am-12pm

A programme of sessions on a variety of Mental Health topics.

The course teaches you I.T. Basics: Learn to use a PC, navigate the internet and stay safe online. FOR LADIES ONLY.

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Hot drinks, light refreshment, warm room, activities, socialising and religious guidance if requires.

An organisation for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people run by deaf people.

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The Sandwell Adult Discussion Group offers an opportunity for Autistic Adults to meet within a safe and supportive environment. The group is free to attend. The groups offers topic based discussions which are led by those attending and supported by an Autism Specialist Worker. For more details please see service description.

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Football coaching - Oldbury United FC is a football club that delivers team sport for experiences footballers. Through positive activities that include football coaching, football competition, coach development and volunteer development we use sport to engage and transform lives.

We work with all sections of the community and provide:

Player development programmes ( 1-2-1 and team coaching)
Coach development programmes (Mentoring and coaching qualification)

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Telephone befriending service for isolated, lonely and vulnerable people during Covid 19 pandemic and in the foreseeable future.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Please note during the Christmas period our last session will be held on 22nd December 2022 and we will resume on 5th January 2023

A warm and cosy meeting place to spend time with others.

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Hospital Befriending, Support, Advocacy, & Community Support

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Supporting Older adults and carers in hospital and at home

New cycling programme to help people to learn to ride a bike. The aim is to improve mental and physical health through an enjoyable new cycling hobby within your local community social group.

A Friendly and Welcoming Church, with many activities, including a foodbank. Halls are available for additional activities.

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ages 1-4yrs play sessions where parents are encouraged to engage and have fun to.

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A friendship group with a shared love of knitting and crocheting

Day - to - day Support needs, Administration needs, and Befriending services are all provided at Best Choice Befreidning Services CIC

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Home From Hospital Care provides support for Sandwell residents who have recently been discharged from City Hospital and Birmingham residents leaving Birmingham hospitals to attend medical appointments and collect prescriptions. Transport, company and emotional support are part of this service.

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Tea time Meal £5 for 2 courses

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A weekly phone call to have a chat, see how you are, and find out if there is anything we can support you with.

A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.

Termly sign ups required on the website below.

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A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.

Termly sign ups required on the website below.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

A project to engage young people between ages 8-18 in football and other community activities. Opportunities to represent WBA at tournaments and fixtures.

Termly sign ups required on the website below.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Enjoy a hot cuppa and toasted teacake. Chat with our friendly team or relax as you need.
Request a prayer on the prayer tree if you like.
All are welcome to this open hospitality!

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Social Hubs delivered as part of a Lottery Funded Project within Agewell CIC, supporting people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers.

Hot meal, pudding and hot drink. Community meal served at £5

User led social activity service.

Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Place to have a cuppa, light walk around the park and a chance to have a natter!!

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We are a Housing Association that offers activities to all ages.

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Walking football session, which is open to adults who have Parkinsons. It is also open to anyone who just wants to join in and have some fun.

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Walking football session, which is open to adults. It is also open to anyone who just wants to join in and have some fun.

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The Centre is a warm space open to all in Victoria Park, Smethwick. We have television, internet access, refreshments and games for all as well as a museum covering Smethwick's rich and varied history

Wellbeing activities, including crafts, gardening, exercise and meeting new people.

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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Wednesday: 11.30am - 5pm

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Coffee morning, socialising, hot drinks, light refreshments, warm room.

a chance to get together and a have a cuppa and a chat,

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well being session working with just straight talk. Aimed at helping adults who are struggling with mental health. activities are both inside and out.

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