Find Sandwell health & wellbeing services near you

RSPB Sandwell Valley is an enchanting urban green space located in the middle of Birmingham and the Black Country.

Practical conservation group for 13 to 18 year-olds who want to help save nature, learn new skills and make new friends.

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Free Holiday provision for children aged 4-7 in receipt of free school meals.

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Ethnicity focus: Indian, Pakistani, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

Full and part time daycare 5 days a week from 7.30am to 6.00pm for children aged 0-5yrs, to enable parents to return to work, training or higher education.

Quality: OFSTED inspected, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Afro Caribbean

IT Classes
Drama Classes
Art and Craft
for 11+

A service which supports individuals who, through disability and social exclusion, feel that they have no meaningful involvement in decisions that are made which directly affect their lives.

Sandwell Beam is a friendly emotional health and well-being drop-in service. We offer young people between 5 and 18 years old (up to 25 for care-leavers) a space to talk to someone about how they're feeling. No need to make an appointment, just drop-in!

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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.

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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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Falling down can be frightening. A fall can cause injury and create a situation where a person’s confidence is shaken.

The Falls Prevention Exercise Programme is a free service aimed at preventing falls in those aged 50+ or have mobility/balance issues.

What is it?
We offer a 12-week safe exercise programme at one of our community venues across Sandwell.

These exercises are designed to improve your mobility, balance and strength.

If you are unable to attend one of our community sessions, we can provide a workbook for you to exercise safely at home.

The team will also provide Information, Advice and Guidance on ways to prevent falls and maintain your mobility and balance.

The service will also refer you to the other community support services available if necessary.

The Falls Prevention Exercise Programme is a free service aimed at preventing falls in those aged 50+ or have mobility/balance issues.
We offer a 12-week safe exercise programme at one of our community venues across Sandwell (eligibility criteria apply). Please get in touch to find the venue nearest to you.

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Support Groups
Workshops
Advice Sessions
1:1 Outreach Support
Family Sessions

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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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The SHIP programme aims to address the health inequalities affecting residents of Sandwell. The programme is funded by a grant from Sandwell Council Public Health and has eleven delivery partners, who are providing activities and interventions with residents across the diverse communities of Sandwell. The SHIP programme has two key objectives:
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Preventing and managing long-term physical health conditions.

The Sandwell Language Network provides a programme of free, community-based English language learning support across the borough of Sandwell. The 2023-24 programme builds on the success of previous SLN programmes and aims to tackle health and economic inequalities, reduce isolation and promote community cohesion through basic and pre-entry ESOL.
#SLN

Sandwell Talking Therapies provides both psychological therapies service for people who are experiencing common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and stress as well as supporting people on their personal journey towards a meaningful and satisfying life. The service is open to anyone who is age 16 and over and registered with a Sandwell GP.

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:
- Tuesday & Wednesday / 9am - 3pm

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Wednesday: 1-3pm

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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Tuesdays: 9.30am - 3pm
- Friday: 3 - 7pm

Community group providing a Warm Space facility.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Wednesday: 10am - 12.30pm
Please note our Warm Space will still be available during the Christmas period.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Tuesday: 12.30 - 3.30pm

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Friday: 10.30am - 1pm

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Monday to Sunday: 9am - 11pm

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Saturday to Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
Please note: Over the Christmas Period, we will remain open to the public.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on Tuesdays, 11 am to 2 pm.
From Friday, 25th November, warm space will be available Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 am to 2 pm.

Please Note: Over the Christmas Period LCC will be open on Tuesday 20th - closed 27th, will resume on 3rd Jan 2023

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

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

Sandwell Welcoming Spaces

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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

Sandwell Welcoming Spaces

Murray Hall Community Trust is now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme.

Welcoming Space

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We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are proudly part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone on:
Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 3.00pm

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Warm Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Wednesday: 11am - 3pm

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Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a warm welcome to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone on:
Fridays weekly: 10am to 12 noon.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a warm space to everyone on:
- Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 8.30pm
- Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm

A warm and cosy meeting place to spend time with others. Lovely garden to sit and relax in.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

We are now part of the Sandwell Council Welcoming Spaces programme - providing a welcoming space to everyone.

Offering Short Breaks, Support Work and Promotion and supporting work with young carers, aged 5-18 in Sandwell who help care for a family member with an illness/disability, mental ill heath, substance misuse or elderly/infirm

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.

Hospital Befriending, Support, Advocacy, & Community Support

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

Opportunity to participate in a variety of sports

Free qualified independent one to one person centred advocacy service supporting children and young people aged 5-18 to ensure their needs, rights and wishes are articulated to access and plan their individual needs.

We get stuck in with traditional scouting skills and gaining a wide variety of awards and badges. We also do loads of amazing activities, climbing, hiking, archery, pioneering, coasteering, caving, surfing and much more. We also become expert campers and learn to light and cook on fires and survive in the wild!

Support, advice and information on Personal Budgets

Free activities learn new skills, make new friends and join in activities.

Relate counsellors can help where people are having problems with their sex life due to physical or emotional reasons.

CBO is delivering activities to address both streams. We will be delivering the following;

1. Ladies exercise
3. Men’s Football at external venue
4.

Coffee Morning- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am- 11am.
sewing class- Monday and Tuesday from 11am-1pm
Physical activities and traditional dance on Saturdays from 4pm-7pm

Shockin for the age group of 11 to 16 years, held on a Friday evening at 7:45pm, during term time. This part of the evening offers a place where young people can come and chill out with their friends, play team games and share some of this time in our ‘Time for God Spot’.

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We can provide short breaks at home, in a centre based setting, in a community based setting and where a grant is paid enabling carers to organise their own short break.

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Support for Carers of adults with a functional mental illness.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

We are a helpline to support people struggling with poor mental health. We support communities which are unable to get help due to stigmas and cultural barriers through a confidential helpline service.

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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.

Using Makaton

• Training and education.
• Job searching.
• Basic life skills.
• Confidence and Motivation.
• IT and Digital Skills.
• Volunteer Opportunities.

We aim to focus in particular (but not exclusively) on access to skills and opportunities in the health and care sector – where there are occupational shortages but a high demand on services. We will work in partnership with Your Trust Charity (Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust Charity). The purpose is to enable Sandwell residents to access these opportunities that will provide them, their families and communities with long-term employment and long term local health services.

The slimming class is run Wednesday evening they also do your weekly weight and support you

The UK's favourite way to lose weight. Classes take place Wednesday

Social group for parents

English classes for non-English speakers.

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Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

We provide pre entry and entry 1 ESOL through #SLN

Providing free basic language support

Pre-Entry ESOL classes

A safe space for babies under 12 months and their parents/ carers.
Join us on Tuesdays in term-time from 13:00-14.30.

Join us for a cuppa tea and to get to know other local parents.

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Family Hubs will offer the right help, in the right place, at the right time by offering services and support for all families with children aged 0 – 19 (or 25 with SEND) – our mission is to help all families in Sandwell thrive.

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

We are heavily oversubscribed and working at full capacity. Members are welcome to apply but they will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted once a place becomes available.

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The centre's two pools host a range of activities including; swimming lessons, public swimming, family swimming, parent and toddler sessions and Aqua Fit.

Social activities for people and their families affected by Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

Family, friends and survivors affected by acquired brain injury or stroke are invited to our informal Social Group on every other Thursday evening between 7 pm and 9 pm at our centre on Martin Hill Street, Dudley, DY2 8RT.

Floating Support for residents of Sandwell suffering Mental Ill Health, with a Housing Related Need

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Sports Club for disabled children and young people

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Specialist Debt Casework Service call 0121 726 6745 for appointment, appointments available across Sandwell & Walsall

Crochet craft group to support wellbeing and health

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This course is designed to provide support and guidance, giving you training, and the opportunity to plan and deliver your own sporting and game activities.

You don’t need to be stuck in a classroom to learn new employability skills.

Participants will also benefit from:
Nationally Accredited and recognised qualification.
Opportunity to assist other coaches in local community.
Develop key transferrable skills that employers look for such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management and self-belief
Opportunity to progress to Level 2 Sports Leaders Award which can lad to paid opportunities.

Squirrels is for young people aged 4-6 years old. Our Squirrel drey meets for one hour every week, these sessions are a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step on the journey through scouting and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.

Pre-school care and education for 2-4 year old children from the local community.

Volunteer service

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

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A welcoming church service with children’s group Refreshments served after the service

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Join for storytime, nursery songs, children's crafts and play with Deeanne and Jenny! Meet other parents of early years and homeschooled children.

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