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.

Advice and guidance

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Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European

An Advice & Guidance Service for Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Advice and assistance on all areas plus specialist debt service.

Quality: Investors in People

Providing a great quality accredited advice and guidance service.

Ethnicity focus: Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Our team of advisors are based at children’s centres and community centres around the area of Sandwell. They are multi-skilled aiming to provide one step services and can deal with queries relating to: general advice, benefit checks, welfare rights, immigration services and housing advice.

This service offers impartial advice and information on a wide range of disability related issues.

Quality: Matrix

The service supports individuals and families affected by the complexities of the Benefits system and are being impacted by recent welfare reforms.

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Advice and information covering benefits, debt, housing, immigration, consumer, employment plus specialist Debt Casework and Financial Capability training.

Advice on benefits, debt, housing, Immigration, employment plus specialist casework in debt and financial capability training.

Advice and information IN benefits, debt, housing, immigration, consumer, employment plus specialist Debt Casework and Financial Capability training.

Advice and information in benefits, debt, housing, immigration, consumer, employment plus specialist Debt Casework and Financial Capability training.

Free advice to people living in Sandwell.

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

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

Community based, face-to-face support for people with arthritis

Ethnicity focus: English

For instance, for those with a hearing loss, we can provide hearing loops, flashing light doorbells and vibrating alarms, to overcome some of the everyday problems. For those with a visual impairment, we can provide such things as liquid level indicators, anti glare glasses, symbol canes and long canes. Where feasible, we can offer demonstrations of some of the equipment we have on our sites and can also give advice on other equipment and signpost you to providers, such as hearing aid support.

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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A telephone call back service that consist of support that is tailored to you. This is NOT telephone counselling or therapy

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We provide Welfare Rights and Benefits Advice. We can identify benefit issues and advise clients who may not be receiving the correct benefits. We are also offering a targeted service to residents aged 65+ around welfare rights and benefit support to maximise their incomes.

Providing support with education
SEND specialist tutoring
Tailored tutoring 1-1
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Life skills and social skills support
Giving individuals a safe place to be themselves and grow
Maths and English

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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.

(Wednesday 9:00am-3pm) Free employment, traineeship, apprenticeship advice and support to 16+ years living in the Black Country.

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Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Specialist Citizens Advice Bureau service for brain injury survivors and their close families.

Emergency and weekly supplementary food provision via our food pantry.

Brook offers free Relationship and Sex education Training to professionals working with young people across the Midlands.

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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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Advice and Information
#SAPN

BSL Interpreting Services

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

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.

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

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

Quality: PQASSO Level 1

With thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund our Wrap Around Health & Wellbeing – Caring Lifestyle Balance service aims to help improve the overall health and wellbeing of carers living in Sandwell and surrounding areas.

Quality: CQC Registered

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

Low level support and signposting service that is free to access and referrals are open to everybody aged 18 years and over and includes people with disabilities and long-term conditions, mental health, learning disability and dementia, as well as carers.

Community support and activity

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Advice and guidance on welfare benefits including PIP.

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

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

Cost of Living Advisors offering support around benefits, budgeting, debt, employment and energy.

Services include full benefit checks, budgeting, help with applying for benefits

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

All in a single service, provided by trained and experienced advice workers from Sandwell Consortium and Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall.

We want to help you to have a real change in your financial circumstances through an increase in your household income and a reduction in your household expenditure.

This is a drop-in service, so no appointment is necessary.

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

All in a single service, provided by trained and experienced advice workers from Sandwell Consortium and Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall.

We want to help you to have a real change in your financial circumstances through an increase in your household income and a reduction in your household expenditure.

This is a drop-in service, so no appointment is necessary.

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

All in a single service, provided by trained and experienced advice workers from Sandwell Consortium and Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall.

We want to help you to have a real change in your financial circumstances through an increase in your household income and a reduction in your household expenditure.

This is a drop-in service, so no appointment is necessary.

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

#COLT

We are offering a free and confidential service:

Benefits and debt advice
Energy advice
Help with budgeting
Employment support
Help to get online

Cranston’s. Is a drug and alcohol recovery group and on Wednesday as a drop in session and we can also do referrals

Crossroads Accelerated Response Service (CARS) offers free support to adults who are unpaid carers or who have assessed care needs living in Sandwell.

Quality: CQC Registered

When – First Wednesday of every Month.
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 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 - 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

Debt Advice & Support

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

We offer personal care to support with daily living needs, enabling people with complex needs to remain in their own home for longer. This can be provided alongside social care services or funded by the person themselves or their family.

If you have a personal budget, we are here to help and support you with your care package.

Quality: CQC Registered

Cranston team will also be a the drop
In session for advice and support

We provide support and advice for employment.

Quality: Matrix

Energy Support Advice

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Informal English Classes held at BIC for Women
Pre entry Level

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food parcels and advice

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

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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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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

FREE Mental Health Awareness i-act training.
UK’s leading established, evidence-based, Royal College of Psychiatrists accredited mental health & wellbeing awareness programme.
Funded by Sandwell Council, Ideal for All have a range of free accredited courses available between December 2024 and March 2025. Book now at a venue near you!

Quality: Matrix

Our Functional Skills qualifications are available for registration and include an assessment at all 5 levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
We offer face to face and online lessons.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

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

Home visits to conduct energy assessments. Green doctors will give advice around energy efficiency, support with fuel poverty and heating bills and install small energy saving measures.

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Harassment and discrimination support to individuals in Sandwell who have experienced discrimination or harassment.

A service to support you to tackle the issues that may be causing you concerns BID are able to offer an accessible advice and guidance service that can provide you with important information or signposting you to other appropriate services to support you in improving your health and wellbeing

A culturally sensitive day service operates Mondays and Wednesdays 10.30am - 3pm providing support to older people 65+ but can accommodate younger ages 50+. Activities to improve fitness and education for better health and well being with a hot nutritious meal.

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

The aim of local Healthwatch is to give local people and communities a stronger voice to influence and challenge how health and social care services are provided within their locality.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

CBO is regulated by OISC and provide free immigration and nationality advice at level 1 to Sandwell residents.

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

Immigration Advice

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Age UK Sandwell is a trusted independent charity operating under the well-regarded Age UK brand. Our services are designed to meet the specific needs of people aged 50+ living in Sandwell. We offer a comprehensive range of support, including information and advice, support for those affected by dementia, social groups, physical activities, and a wills and lasting powers of attorney service

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Direct Payments means receiving money to enable more choice and control over the services you require.

Quality: Matrix

To identify client needs, help and support to access their welfare rights and benefit entitlements and support them through the claiming process.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Our advisor is a highly skilled professional fluent in both Arabic and English, offering a comprehensive "one-stop service." He is equipped to handle a wide range of inquiries and when necessary, connects clients with specialised services to ensure their specific needs are met.

Quality: Matrix

Our Carers information, advice and support service operates between 9am - 5pm on Mondays to Fridays. If no one is available to take your call, carers can leave their contact details with our Administration Officer or Receptionist and our Service Manager will phonethe carer when he returns to our office.

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

Employment Support and Advice

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

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

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

Cancer support group. 2nd Saturday of each month 10.30am - 12pm. Contact Ameena 0121 525 3909.

Cancer support group

Quality: Investors in People, Matrix

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, we can help. Find out what to expect, get information, practical advice and support, hear from experts and read about other people’s experiences.

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Sport 4 Life UK supports young people (aged 11-29) to prepare for, and move into, sustained employment, education or training.

The service is centred around structured mentoring, with other follow-on activities provided on a needs-led basis, including structured sport sessions, accredited qualifications, social action, mock interviews and workshops. The intervention supports young people to transform their life skills, increase their employability - and ultimately prepare for, or move into, sustained employment, education or training.

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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

Closed group for the NHS

Supporting parents with a learning disability and/ or Autism who are subject to, or at risk of interventions from Children's Services by offering a range of support options which includes the provision of Independent Advocacy and Independent Living Skills support

PAGE - Parents, Advocacy, Guidance and Empowerment

Supporting parents with a learning disability and/ or Autism who are subject to, or at risk of interventions from Children's Services by offering a range of support options which includes the provision of Independent Advocacy and Independent Living Skills support.

Quality: Matrix

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

Quality: CQC Registered

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

A bespoke training package service covering issues such as respect and dignity, the Equality Act, the Equality Duty…

We have been planning our activities and currently only delivering 1-2-1 basis supporting local residents set up the online NHS app and small group interventions. Delivery of the project will soon be coming to an end and we will have achieved out set targets.
The overall project outcomes are:
Outcome 1
Disadvantaged residents better understand how to prevent ill health for themselves and their families
Outcome 2
800 people are better managing their existing/ emerging health conditions
Outcome 3
Disadvantaged residents will access local information and services to support individual and family wellbeing
Outcome 4
Residents in disadvantaged communities are more able to support family, friends, and community members
Outcome 5
Health and digital literacy is supported and strengthened in Sandwell services

Real Respect interventions use developmentally age-appropriate material. We explore how we take personal responsibility in situations where we interact with other people, with a focus upon respecting both ourselves and others. We want participants to learn how to reflect upon their choices and consequences. Most importantly, we want participants to have safe and healthy experiences with other people and we our long term strategy is to contribute to reducing problematic sexual behaviours amongst children and young people via open minded, yet safely boundaried discussion spaces. We want participants to know who their support network is should they experience any difficulties or worries they need to talk about when it comes to love, relationships and sexual activity. We work closely with school/college/referrers throughout the programme and share any safeguarding or other concerns, should we have them.

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Registered Data Bank. We can supply data sims including calls and texts to those in need.

Room hire

The Community Offer provides low level practical support and access to personalised information, advice and guidance to anyone aged 18+. Supporting your wellbeing and helping you live as safely and independently as possible.

Quality: Matrix

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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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