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Free penpal befriending service

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.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Adult crafts group for 18s and over

Our information and advice is a core service for our organisation and is there to provide support to older people and their carers. Areas of advice can include benefits, housing social care, consumer rights and many other subjects or issues of interest.

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...

A Baggies Buddy can accompany you. your Buddy can meet you before kick off if you want, or you can request their company to watch the match.

Tickets are available exclusively at half price on the Buddies scheme at just £10.

To find out more or book tickets contact Buddies@wbafc.co.uk or call 07896 436490

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

Ethnicity focus: Congolese

Home From Hospital Care supports Sandwell residents who have recently been discharged from City Hospital and Birmingham residents who have been discharged from Birmingham hospitals with benefits checks and support with bills, correspondence and information, advice and signposting.

The service aims to close the gap in health inequality by ensuring that deaf patients have access to a full range of communications support, as well as advice and information to enable them to feel included in their care and medical treatment.

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

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

Free telephone befriending service

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Accessible Group Transport for local organisations, community groups and clubs. Also vehicles available for self-hire, and driver training available

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

A specialist day care for people with dementia

Quality: CQC Registered

A Specialist home care and support service offering personalised one-to-one support in your own home to help you maintain your independence

Quality: CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Pakistani

Provides support to carers of people with Dementia

Quality: CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Pakistani

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.

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

food parcels and advice

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

FUSE Friendship group, offering friendship, signposting and support to anyone in Sandwell affected by loneliness, bereavement, isolation or anxiety

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

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

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

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

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

the junior youth club is for children to come and interact with other we have different activities going on, sports , soft play, arts crafts computer games

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Cancer support group

Quality: Investors in People, Matrix

Classes are run to help new migrants develop conversational English skills so they can tackle everyday tasks.

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Litter picking every Wednesday 10am

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

How a Telephone Buddy helps




Going through cancer can be an isolating experience at any time, and especially when social distancing. Our free Telephone Buddy service is here for you. We'll match you with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call.

Your volunteer buddy will be a listening ear, ready to talk about how you’re feeling and your support needs during this difficult time. They can also let you know about our services, and all the ways Macmillan can help, to ensure you don't face cancer alone.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/telephone-buddies

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Moms chat and relax and share issues

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Outreach Services offer a variety of options around working in a persons own home to promote social inclusion, reduce isolation and promote wellbeing both physically and mentally.

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Our school has been in operation since 2009 and is currently the largest Polish supplementary school in the region. We provide teaching and learning of Polish language, history and geography of Poland; preparing students for their GCSE and A level in Polish. Lessons are taught each Saturday in the academic year between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm.

Furthermore, we provide extra curriculum activities for children in the afternoon. This include art lessons, guitar lessons, kick boxing sessions, Chess club, Scouts and Brownies.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Polish

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Are you an older person or the carer of an older person?
The Sapphire Service is here to support you.


The Sapphire Service is jointly delivered by the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre in partnership with Agewell CIC. 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.
In partnership with the hospital Trust staff, Sapphire aims to:
• Improve the hospital experience for older adults and their carers
• Befriend patients and support with eating and hydration if required
• Identify any barriers to getting you back home as soon as possible
• Support and Advocate for patients in the discharge planning process to reduce readmissions
• Provide support in those early days back at home
• Signpost and help older Adults and carers to access community services in their local area that can improve their quality of life
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to be in hospital and the strain it can put on families and their carers, the Sapphire Service is here to help.
Look out for our friendly staff and volunteers on the wards or contact Deborah Harold at Agewell or Deska Howe at the West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre on the numbers below.
Tel: 0121 796 9333 Email: info@agewelluk.org.uk
Tele: 0121 525 9177 Email: deska.howe@wbacrc.org.uk

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

Supporting Older adults and carers in hospital and at home

Shopping support service provided by Home From Hospital Care for Sandwell Residents recently discharged from City Hospital and all Birmingham residents discharged from Birmingham hospitals. HFHC provides six weeks of support to help people do a weekly shop and can provide support and information to make arrangements for shopping support when the six weeks comes to an end.

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 session that brings women together to help them to socialise with others and help each other.
Fridays 10.30am-12pm.
Fun and learning opportunities through a range of art.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Sitting-in service for carers provided by Home From Hospital Care for Sandwell residents who have recently been discharged from City Hospital and for all Birmingham residents discharged from a Birmingham Hospital. This service will be weekly visits for up to two hours for six weeks to allow carers to have a break, rest, attend medical appointments or do anything else which they feel might be beneficial to them.

Luncheon club/day care service. The majority of the diners are 60+. An "open door" policy.
For a small charge, transport is available. Activities throughout the day. Freshly cooked hot meals.

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

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

One to one pregnancy support and guidance, virtual and face to face group classes, including Maternity Yoga ( pre and postnatal yoga),Coffee Mornings, Nursery Rhyme Time for under 3s, Wellcomm Screening, Breastfeeding Support Group (online) and Play and Stay groups for under 3s.

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

This free service offers weekly or bi-weekly befriending/ well being calls. The calls help to reduce isolation and loneliness, enable us to offer support and advice and helps participants to stay engaged in the service.

Quality: PQASSO Level 1

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

Here at The Albion Foundation, we offer opportunities to participate through alternative delivery for participants who have not engaged in more traditional learning and sporting environments; enabling them to re-engage in positive activities. Our programmes are aimed at a number of different age ranges from as young as Primary School all the way through to Post 16.

every Wednesday we are opening our Community cafe between 9.30 and 11.30am. we offer a welcoming environment and amazing value breakfasts for the local community

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

Gardening club

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Luncheon Club

Walking group for all abilities

Supporting people living with cancer and palliative care needs, regarding their transport needs

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

User led social activity service.

Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afro Caribbean

We welcome applications from people who would like to Volunteer with BUDS. We provide opportunities within our Activity Sessions and Befriending Service.

volunteering opportunities

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

A safe space for women to come together and take part in activities that boost morale, increase mindfulness and help to build confidence.

Youth Club for young people aged between 11 - 19 years old.

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