Find Sandwell health & wellbeing services near you

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

Sandwell's adult drug and alcohol treatment service.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

The service is being provided in local primary schools:
6 weeks
Lego Therapy
Music Therpay
Art Therapy

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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

Crown Green Bowls

Good quality second hand donated furniture, and new goods, both domestic and commercial for sale. Avoiding landfill, reusing and recycling goods, helping the environment

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

Provision of driver Training in the form of MiDAS. Available to schools, community groups and other organisations wishing to train staff/members to enable them to competently drive a minibus

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The Cub section is for boys and girls aged between eight and ten years old. Cubs are split into smaller groups called sixes and take part in a wide range of interesting and challenging activities. A Cub pack meeting consists of games and activities with plenty of time spent outdoors.

This service offers support to people to produce a Curriculum Vitae to improve chances of employment.

Run by dance teacher who hire the room called legacy school of dance

Service Days are currently
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 3pm
Tuesdays is Crafts and Bingo
Thursday is Exercise
alongside Drumming 'beat it', memory singing and a chiropodist service as well as Health & safety awareness sessions.
Daily charge if you reside in the local Sandwell Area and utilise the transport service is £15 per day, This charge includes Brunch - Tea, Toast, Biscuits and A piece of fruit at 11am. Lunchtime - a freshly prepared 2 course meal inclusive of drinks and all crafts/activities - excluding exercise (£2 charge)/Chiropodist service (£15 which is quarterly) and includes transport to and from your home for start and finish times.

Should you wish to visit, please do not hesitate to contact us at

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

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.

Day Opportunities Drop-in Service for adults with physical and learning disabilities based at the Windmill Community Centre (WCC).

SAFS manages WCC where all groups and activities take place. We provide one to one support to individuals allowing them to access activities as they choose.

Quality: CQC Registered
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

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

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Debt Advice & Support

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Helping you and your family before and after being diagnosed with dementia

This project endeavours to develop our money management skils in creative ways that is good for the both the pocket and environment.

Come along and do digital fitness using phone or smart watch go on small walks with others meet new people and enjoy the place Wellcome after

we help to connect to to the internet, learn how to manage your health needs online including making GP appointments.

One to one digital support to get people started. IT courses in small socially distanced groups. Remote learning with support.

SWA's IDVA (Independent Domestic Abuse Advice) service supports victims of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members, with the aim of securing their safety and the safety of their children.

Quality: Investors in People

Sandwell Women’s Aid provides safe, secure and supportive accommodation which is available 24 hours a day for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. Our services are accessible for all women, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity or sexuality.

Quality: Investors in People

Light housework. Laundry & Ironing. Shopping & collection services.

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

SAFS offer a Domiciliary Care Service to individuals in their own homes, supporting with personal care tasks.

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

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.

Dottie's Community Fridge is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 1pm. The Community Fridge is the first one of its kind in Smethwick – it is open to everyone and will provide the opportunity for us to share food and reduce food waste.

A weekly drama group in Wednesbury Town for local people to come together to be part of an annual pantomime.

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

- Welfare Services: Benefit applications; Housing application and issues; debt advise; individuals funding applications
- Digital skills for Business courses (L1 & 2) accredited by Ascentis Award body
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Homework & supplementary education for key stages 1, 2 , and 4
- Employment Support & Job Club
- Digital Studio streaming live shows and Podcasts
- Music tuition (Keyboard, Guitar, Drum)
- Recording Studio.

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

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.

We offer ESOL courses for adults catered to your individual needs and levels that work for you. We offer part-time and full-time courses in the day. Functional skills: literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills, employment and personal development, vocational qualification, health and well being awareness activities.

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

A Day Service to benefit older people, people living with memory loss or dementia, people with mild learning disabilities and or people needing personal care. We support individuals with long term conditions or continuing care needs to participate in activities that support their health and well being. Costs are competitive.

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

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

If you’re currently employed and looking to find a job, change job or to update your CV. We can help you with advice, mentoring, support and training.

Contact SWEDA to book your appointment and discuss your options.

We provide support and advice for employment.

Quality: Matrix

Support for all ages to find employment, apprenticeships or training. Based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury and locations throughout Sandwell (look for Think Sandwell job clubs). Virtual service available via email, telephone, Skype, WhatsApp, Teams during COVID-19 lockdown - email enquiries_recruitment@sandwell.gov.uk to make an appointment

A support service for disabled people and disadvantaged groups in Sandwell. Assisting them to become economically active in terms of work, further education and training

Support and employability training and qualifications.

An employment service providing support in helping deaf people find sustainable employment.

Qualified advisors offering a free service to help you find a job.

Providing a flexible and personalised training package that will be tailored towards individuals needs, signposting to training & employment, helping with job search, CV preparation, completing job application forms, and preparing for interviews.

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

Energy Support Advice

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Beginners (pre-entry) ESOL Class held twice a week as part of Sandwell Language Network #SLN

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The classes will provide students with knowledge on how to speak, read, and write English in the correct manner. Some important topics will be include in the classes such as healthcare and accessing local services.

Informal English Classes held at BIC for Women
Pre entry Level

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

We provide non-accredited ESOL courses to adults who live and/or work in Sandwell.

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

Delivered by out Friendly Tutor Jas, with support our ESOL (English) classes are designed to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that are needed to progress into education or employment opportunities. #SLN March 2025

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages).

We have courses to suit everyone who wants to learn English or improve their English. We prepare learners to progress into employment, further study, citizenship and to get more out of life in the UK.

Formal ESOL Courses for those local to Sandwell whose English isn't their first language and want to improve in order to integrate in the society. These courses will help you to improve your ability to speak, listen, read and write English

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

The Sandwell Language Network provides a programme of free, community-based English language learning support across the borough of Sandwell.
ESOL (English) classes to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that are needed for progressing into education, employment, accessing services and everyday communication, we have spaces for Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1 learners.
The classes will also support with Digital Skills and Employability.

Quality: Matrix

We offer a welcoming and supportive pre-Entry ESOL program designed to help individuals with little or no prior English language skills. Our course focuses on building foundational vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and essential communication skills needed for everyday life.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) we have spaces for ESOL Pre Entry and Entry 1.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) we offer Pre Entry and Entry 1.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

ESOL (English) classes to help develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that are needed to progress into education or employment opportunities. #SLN September 2024 until September 2025

Our online Esol English Entry Level 3 course and pack including instructions, practice books, dictionaries and stationery supplies will give you possibility to improve your English level and find better job opportunity, as well as build your confidence in communication in person, via phone or online.

ESOL Classes - Term Time Only
Monday 10:30am-1:30pm / Wednesday 9:30am-1:30pm
Yemeni Community Association in Sandwell (B70 9SJ)

Quality: Matrix

Free Esol English classes for Sandwell residents 18+.
Entry Level 1

Course for non-native English speakers who are looking to start learning English or to improve their skills. For adults who have recently moved to the UK or want to start learning the English language.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Course for non-native English speakers who are looking to start learning English or to improve their skills. For adults who have recently moved to the UK or want to start learning the English language.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

Esol course for beginners

Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Somali, Pakistani, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Eastern European

Employment Master Class

We work with a wide range of partners and employers to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available. These sessions are designed to inspire attendees and provide practical tips that will help participants to develop pathways into some of the city’s leading growth sectors such as Accountancy.

In addition we also organise a variety of open days focusing on different areas such as health, community issues and celebrating diversity.

Ethnicity focus: Pakistani, Bangladeshi

FREE Exercise Class for all ages, can be done sitting or standing, Refreshments provided.

We are part of the Sandwell Sport Partnership and are keen on engaging inactive adult into sport activities. Signposting families for health checks and access
to NHS related health services

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

Explorer scouts is about preparing young people with skills for life with activities focusing on challenge and achievement, teamwork, leadership, helping others and building resilience.

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

We have a number of trained Extend tutors who can run gentle exercise classes for people with disabilities or older people groups in Sandwell.

If groups would like more information or you would like to have a free taster session please contact us.

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

Falls Prevention - This service provides help and advice to stay safe at home and prevent falls occurring

food parcels and advice

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Family Wellbeing

ASDA donated surplus is free to collect form the vicarage subject to availability

After School club every Monday and Wednesday for 5-13 year olds.

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Holiday Play Scheme - Operates during all school holidays. Monday - Thursday 10am-3pm. NEW FOR 2022........ 2 days of play at Christmas.

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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One-to-one support with Employment, Education and Training. Support provided on appointment basis

Adult and Paediatric First aid training course.

Sandwell Leisure Trust offers over 400+ fitness classes a week across Sandwell, from Bodypump to Zumba there is something for all ages and abilities.

Basic Computing Skills.

Quality: Matrix

Local food pantry located at the Bridge, St Mark's Road, Tipton. Open:-
Tuesdays: 11 am to 3.20 pm
Wednesdays: 9.30 am to 3.20 pm

Supporting local people who are referred in crisis. Smethwick Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Football

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Football coaching, training and youth mentoring for boys and girls across Sandwell, Oldbury, Tividale, Smethwick, Rowley Regis and surrounding areas.

We coach players of all abilities.

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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 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

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

Improving the wellbeing, physical, social, emotional and mental health of children and young people using non-contact boxing.

Girls Only Indoor Cricket. Great way to make new friends. Good for physical and mental health.

Indoor Cricket Sessions supported by qualified coaches. Good for physical and mental health. Make new friends.

Indoor Cricket sessions for 7 - 11 year olds, supported by qualified coaches. Make new friends. Goof for physical and mental health.

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

The team is run Monday for young people to learn new football skills

The team is run Monday for young people to learn new football skills

Walking Cricket for men and women age 50+. Aiding physical and mental fitness.

Walking Cricket for Women age 50+. Healthy physical activity and good for mental health.

Mixed Martial Arts and kickboxing for children, adults and also family classes, meaning you and your child can train together.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service