Not all support in Sandwell is about care at home. Day services and day opportunities can help people stay active, learn skills, keep friendships going and reduce isolation. Depending on your age, health and support needs, Sandwell offers different local routes for older people, adults with disabilities and people who want to use a personal budget to get out into the community.
Who this page is for
This guide is for older residents, adults with disabilities, carers and families who are looking for structured daytime support, social contact or practical help to keep somebody engaged and safe.
What Sandwell means by day services and day opportunities
The council describes day services and day opportunities as health, social care or leisure services that help people keep active, learn skills and maintain friendships and social contacts.
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening
- Computer use and learning
- Community outings
- Group activities
- Opportunities to use a personal budget or direct payments to take part in community life
This matters because it shows Sandwell does not treat daytime support only as a building-based day centre model. It can also be community-based and more personalised.
Options for older people in Sandwell
Sandwell says its own day service for older people is based at Walker Grange in Tipton. The service is for older people and older people with mental health needs, and is tailored where possible to individual needs.
- Walker Grange, Central Avenue, Tipton, DY4 9RY
- Telephone: 0121 521 5673
The council’s information also explains that day services can give carers a break as well as supporting the person attending.
Options for adults with disabilities
For adults with learning disabilities, autism or additional support needs, Sandwell’s Disability Day Opportunities service is a key local route. Published information highlights Portway-based activities, Stoney Lane in West Bromwich and outreach/virtual offers.
The Information Point entry says this service supports adults aged 18+ with learning difficulty, autism and additional needs, and gives the main contact number as 0121 569 4467.
Using direct payments or community services instead
Sandwell’s pages are clear that some people may prefer not to use a council-run day service. A personal budget or direct payments can sometimes be used for community activity or to employ a personal assistant who helps someone get out and about.
This is often a better fit for people who want something more flexible than a building-based service, or who have very specific interests, routines or cultural needs.
Useful Sandwell links
- Day services and day opportunities
- Day services for older people
- Disability Day Opportunities
- Disability Day Opportunities – Information Point
- Allerton Court Day Care – Information Point
- Contact Adult Social Care
