Find Sandwell health & wellbeing services near you

Healthy Cooking

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The healthy cooking class run by SYCC starts at 12:30pm and is led by a teacher who demonstrates how to cook various types of healthy meals. Students help the teacher make the meal, learn about the ingredients and nutritional value, and have the opportunity to taste the dish at the end.

Support to people to lead a healthier lifestyle.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

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

Youth club for young people aged 11-19 yrs based at Hill Top Community Centre.

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Play, leisure and social opportunities for children with special needs in the Sandwell area.

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Healthy Active Kids, Aged between 5 yrs - 16 yrs old.
Children that live in Sandwell, in receipt of free school meals.

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Holiday Play scheme is a provision for children aged 8-12 years

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Board games, story writing and creative writing for home educators aged 8-16

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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.

The YMCA provides a range of supported accommodation for young people across Sandwell.

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One-to-one support with housing.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese

BID's Housing Support service aims to help vulnerable people and focuses on housing related support enabling them to live as independently as possible in their accommodation and to access the wider community.

IELTS course for health professionals.

for those under the Mental Capacity Act who lack mental capacity for a long term decision or Deprivation of their Liberty.

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Advocates provided support on all areas to eligible patients with issues such as treatment, reviews, tribunals leave etc.with ensuring their voice is heard and views considered.

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Immigration Advice

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

Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

One-to-one support to newcomers to access to education, welfare benefits and signposting them to the right organisations for support.

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Our mentoring service is weekly, one to one, long term and dedicated to the needs of the children and young people. The sessions are confidential and provided in line with Safeguarding guidelines.

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Our mentoring service is weekly, one to one, long term and dedicated to the needs of the children and young people. The sessions are confidential and provided in line with Safeguarding guidelines.

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Our mentoring service is weekly, one to one, long term and dedicated to the needs of the children and young people. The sessions are confidential and provided in line with Safeguarding guidelines.

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Our mentoring service is weekly, one to one, long term and dedicated to the needs of the children and young people. The sessions are confidential and provided in line with Safeguarding guidelines.

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Monday afternoon, 1.00-3.00. £2 per session.
An afternoon of fun and friendship for all ages and abilities.

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Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers provide free, confidential, and independent information on a wide range of subjects including:

Welfare benefits
Consumer problems and rights
Housing options
Health
Care at home
Residential care
Family and personal matters
Accessing local services

We can also help complete forms (e.g. Blue Badge, Housing/Council Tax Support etc.), make telephone calls and write letters if needed. We also refer to other appropriate services for support.

The service can be accessed by Drop-in Sessions at Wesley Church, 291 High Street, West Bromwich B70 8ND on Mondays, 10 am to 1 pm; via telephone 0121 437 0479 or by email at info@ageuksandwell.org.uk.

Home visits may be available to those who qualify.

#SAPN

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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.

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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.

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Ethnicity focus: Congolese, Afro Caribbean

Targeted mentoring for young people

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For a detailed quote or to discuss the arrangements please contact our office.

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Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European

Help with computer skills

IT Training on offer includes:

Basic IT skills including mouse and keyboard skills
Introduction to IT and the internet
Job searching online
Emailing and Social Media
Microsoft Office training
How to use your Universal Credit journal
How to use job searching sites

We are a Learn My Way provider

Pantry - providing food for £6 per week

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Job Club service provides internet access for the purpose of finding employment.

Job Club every Thursday from 9:30am till 11:30am

Book your 1 hour slot with us today!

supported Job club - help with applications and accessing the internet

The Think Sandwell Area Employment Team are at the Brasshouse every Thursday morning between 10.00am and 2.00pm to give advice and guidance on

Apprenticeships
Job Vacancies
CV’s & Application Forms
Interview Skills
Job Searches
Training Opportunities

Junior youth club for children aged 6 to 12 years -

Multi sports, role play, soft play, arts, crafts and cooking

Sandwell tuition centre are dedicated to working with each and every child on an individual basis. Getting to know their strengths and weaknesses allows them to create uniquely tailored daily tests, specific to their needs.

Karate for children, young people and adults. Open to beginners and experienced. Delivered by WSWKC.

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

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KidzKlub for ages 4 to 11 years at 6:00pm on a Friday evening, during term time. A great time is had by everyone through playing games, crafts and worshiping through songs and stories.

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Supporting families in the community with new and preloved school uniform for FREE!

Fun friendly social group who like to knit while they chat. any ability and age. Meet on a Wednesday 1-3pm

A friendly group suitable for complete beginners. Cosst £3.00, to include a drink.

Free anonymous online counselling support for young people in Sandwell aged 11-18 yrs (or 25 if you're a care leaver)

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Krunch School Transition Mentoring:

• 12 sessions of 1-1 mentoring (1 hours over 12 weeks). This will be delivered for 4 weeks in primary school and 8 weeks in the child’s
named secondary school
• A solution focussed and trauma informed approach with the young person’s voice central to the work.
• Mentees will assess their current life situation using Outcome Star at the beginning and end of intervention. Outcome Stars
incorporate goal setting and action planning.

Intended Outcomes:
• Mentees will be better able to recognise potentially harmful relationships and situations.
• Mentees will be able to name and describe healthy relationship qualities.
• Mentees will show improved self-esteem and confidence.
• Mentees will more positively engage with their new secondary school.

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One to one structured emotional health and wellbeing support for children and young people aged 9-19 years.
Targeted and preventative mentoring sessions with clear goal setting and robust feedback and summary reporting to referrers.
Our experienced mentors who are skilled at building trusting relationships with young people in a confidential manner.

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English and Maths tutoring, Saturday 9.30am - 12pm.

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

The centre also has a tone and go studio for toning up and losing weight.

Free Language Courses - ESOL

Making a will is important because it allows the peple you choose to sort things out easily when you die.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you.

Our after-school club is designed to be both educational and enjoyable, giving children the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and have fun after school in a supportive and friendly setting.

Helping individuals to develop skills, employability, self-reliance and confidence

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Ethnicity focus: Bangladeshi

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

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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.

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

A cancer support group for anyone touched by cancer.

Cancer support group

Quality: Investors in People, Matrix

Free penpal befriending service

Come along meet new people have a coffee/tea cakes join in activities play pool and have a chat

Lifeline Counselling provides the opportunity for those aged 18+ across Sandwell to access, up to 12 50-minute counselling sessions, with a BACP counsellor. Sessions are confidential, non-judgemental, and provide a safe space to talk through life issues.

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light walk and exercise in and around dartmouth park pavilion.

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Join our beginner-friendly line dance class and moving and improve your coordination in a fun way. Dance to all different genres of music: pop, funk, soul, country and folk.

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Litter picking every Wednesday 10am

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

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We offer 2,3 and 4 year old FREE funding, including 30 hours free childcare for working parents for children aged 3 and 4.

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Group activities, games, arts and crafts, video games and offsite activities. Youth Workers are available for advice and guidance or just some one to chat to.

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Grief and loss support sessions. Closed group. Wednesday 10.30am - 12pm, Monday 7pm - 8.30pm. 6- week course. More information 0121 558 2998

Chair based exercise to music.
Suitable for anyone aged over 55 that would like to keep their bodies and minds healthy.

Saturday morning 10 am till 11:30 am

£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 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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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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Support and Lifestyle Workshop- Managing Finances

Manna House Pantry aims to provide support for people with limited budgets who are struggling to meet their weekly food costs.

Martial arts class Age from 3 years to 5 years
6 to 8 years
9 to 12 years
Adults 13 plus

Short course to develop basic maths skills

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SYCC runs a Men's Fitness class every Monday from 14:00pm-15:00pm, led by an experienced instructor. Participants of all fitness levels can enjoy the supportive and educational environment while stretching and exercising at their own pace. Please note this club is for men only.

Every Monday, 4:30-6pm, our men's group currently meets to play football at Hadley Stadium. In partnership with Benson Community and funded through #SHIP these sessions will continue during 2023. Football boots can be provided.

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Activities include wood working, leather work, tiling and more

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We will cover the following areas:
• What is Mental Health and the impact of poor mental health
• What is wellbeing? Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Educating individuals to identify poor mental Health
• Know where to go for help and support
• Socializing in safe environment and without judgement
• Signs of relapse
• Breathing Techniques /Mindfulness sessions
• How to deal with stress and anxiety
• Self-care /Positive thinking

Mental Health First Aid is a two day training
course and explores the help given to
someone experiencing a mental health
problem before professional help is
obtained.

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

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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Messy church is a family focused evening with games, food craft and teaching happening 4x year.

Creative Session for children under 5 years

Moms chat and relax and share issues

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This energising class focuses on linking breath to movement. We will flow through creative and dynamic sequences that can help to improve flexibility and strength.

At this session, you will have access to:
Games-based football activities
Socialising with new and current friends!
Meet our Mentor and Coaching team for further opportunities
Mental and Physical wellbeing

When: Monday Evenings
Time: 6pm-7pm
Price: FREE to qualifying young people

Qualifying Young People
Any young person aged 16-29 years old currently not in education, training or work.

Debt advice.

Supporting members in their efforts to climb the mountains of the UK and world.

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Numbers for Life…can help you understand tax and payslips, credit and interest, fractions and percentages, weights and measures, calculators and spreadsheets… Numbers for Life…can support you with budgets, fuel bills, direct debits and more.

Music activities to have some fun and boost your mood!
Breaking Through With The Power Of Music Therapy.

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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

New Beginnings provides Moses Basket packs for the most vulnerable mothers and their new babies in our community.